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Fort Bend Commissioner Grady Prestage says Daniel Wong no longer has authority as interim county judge
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Re'Chelle Turner, Rilwan Balogun, Gage Divin , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this situation are available from local news sources, including KPRC 2.
In Fort Bend County, a change has occurred regarding the interim county judge position. Commissioner Grady Prestage has stated that Daniel Wong no longer holds authority in this role. This development comes after the conclusion that Wong's appointment expired.
The expiration is linked to the dismissal of a civil lawsuit that initially led to his appointment as interim county judge. Further details about this situation are available from local news sources, including KPRC 2. Commissioner Prestage is expected to preside over the upcoming Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday.
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Category: government Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Fort Bend County, a change has occurred regarding the interim county judge position. Commissioner Grady Prestage has stated that Daniel Wong no longer holds authority in this role. This…
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