10/14/2026
We are pleased to announce that the Fulshear City Council has voted unanimously to appoint David A. Gott as the Interim Chief of Police for the Fulshear Police Department.
Chief Gott brings an impressive 44 years of law enforcement experience, including more than four decades in leadership, supervisory, and command positions. His career represents a lifetime of dedication to public safety, professional excellence, accountability, and service to others.
His extensive background and leadership experience will be valuable assets as Fulshear continues to grow and our public safety needs continue to evolve.
Chief Gott began his law enforcement career with the Houston Police Department in 1980, advancing through the ranks from patrol officer to Captain. During his distinguished tenure with HPD, he commanded several of the department’s most demanding and specialized divisions, including:
Homicide Division: Oversaw investigations involving murders, aggravated assaults, kidnappings, and other serious violent crimes.
Tactical Operations Division: Commanded specialized units including SWAT, Hostage Negotiations, Bomb Squad, K-9, Dive Team, and Marine Unit.
Internal Affairs Division: Directed investigations and accountability efforts involving allegations of employee misconduct.
Clear Lake Patrol Division: Managed police operations across a 47-square-mile area of southeast Houston.
Recruiting Division: Oversaw the recruitment, evaluation, and hiring of future Houston police officers.
Following his service with HPD, Chief Gott served as Chief of Police for Hedwig Village from 2013 to 2024, providing more than a decade of executive leadership. Most recently, he served as Interim Chief of Police for the Brenham Police Department in 2025.
Chief Gott’s contributions to Texas law enforcement extend beyond the agencies he has served.
He previously served as President of the Houston Area Police Chiefs Association and as a committee member and assessor for the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Best Practices Accreditation Program.
His professional credentials include a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master Peace Officer Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, and the designation of Master Hostage Negotiator.
As one of the fastest-growing communities in Texas, Fulshear continues to experience tremendous opportunities and challenges associated with growth.
With that growth comes an increased responsibility to ensure our police department remains prepared, properly supported, and committed to the highest standards of professionalism and public service.
Chief Gott brings extensive experience in organizational leadership, officer development, accountability, strategic planning, and community policing.
We recognize that effective law enforcement requires more than responding to calls and enforcing laws. It requires building relationships, earning the public’s trust, supporting the dedicated men and women who serve, and ensuring that every resident is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.
These principles remain essential to the future of public safety in Fulshear.
We look forward to working with Chief Gott, our police officers, city leadership, and community members to strengthen our department, support our personnel, and continue providing the level of public safety our residents deserve.
Our community takes great pride in its values, its relationships, and the men and women who dedicate their lives to public service.
We believe strong leadership begins with listening, building trust, supporting employees, and working collaboratively toward a common goal.
As we begin this next chapter, we look forward to the experience, perspective, and leadership Chief Gott will bring to the Fulshear Police Department.
We invite our residents, business owners, and community partners to join us in extending a warm Texas welcome to Interim Chief of Police David A. Gott.
Together, we will continue working to make Fulshear a safe, welcoming, and exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family.
