The Fulshear City Council voted to relieve Police Chief Kenny Seymour of his duties on September 16, 2026, after an internal investigation confirmed that he had violated department policy. The investigation substantiated claims that Seymour maintained an improper relationship lasting ten years, a breach that the council deemed sufficient to end his tenure.
Council members, who hold the authority to discipline the police department’s chief, reviewed the findings and concluded that the sustained affair represented a clear violation of established conduct standards. The decision to dismiss Seymour was announced promptly following the council’s meeting, signaling the municipality's commitment to uphold ethical expectations within its law‑enforcement leadership.
Fulshear, a growing suburb of Houston, has granted its city council the power to take disciplinary action against senior police officials. This authority was exercised in this case to address the policy infractions uncovered during the probe. The council’s action reflects the procedural mechanisms in place for handling misconduct at the highest levels of the local police department.
The investigation, initiated after allegations surfaced, examined Seymour’s conduct against departmental regulations. Findings indicated that the prolonged affair not only breached personal conduct rules but also raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the integrity of the chief’s position. By confirming these violations, the council affirmed the need for accountability and transparency in municipal governance.
The removal of Chief Seymour marks a significant development for the Fulshear Police Department, which will now be tasked with appointing an interim leader while the council considers a permanent replacement. Residents and city officials alike anticipate a period of transition as the department works to maintain public safety and restore confidence in its leadership.
The council’s decisive action underscores the importance placed on ethical standards within Fulshear’s public institutions, reinforcing the community’s expectations for its law‑enforcement officials.