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Fort Bend Commissioner Grady Prestage says Daniel Wong no longer has authority as interim county judge
By Re'Chelle Turner, Rilwan Balogun, Gage Divin, Brittany Taylor at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 6 min read
Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage says he will preside over Thursday’s Commissioners Court meeting after county officials concluded that Daniel Wong’s appointment as interim county judge expired following the dismissal of the civil lawsuit that led to his appointment.The mov...
Key takeaway “Yesterday, I and my fellow Commissioners were formally advised by County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson that the legal basis for Daniel Wong’s appointment as interim judge is no longer valid,” Prestage said.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The development in Fort Bend County government has significant implications for the local community, particularly in terms of continuity and stability in county operations. With Commissioner Grady Prestage set to preside over the Commissioners Court meeting, residents can expect a seamless transition in the delivery of essential services. The fact that Prestage has assured the public that county business will continue uninterrupted is crucial, given the ongoing projects and initiatives that affect the daily lives of Piney Point Village residents, such as infrastructure development and public safety initiatives. As the situation unfolds, it will be important to watch how the county moves forward in finding a permanent replacement for the county judge position, and how this change in leadership may impact local policies and decisions that affect the community.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage says he will preside over Thursday’s Commissioners Court meeting after county officials concluded that Daniel Wong’s appointment as interim county judge expired following the dismissal of the civil lawsuit that led to his appointment.The mov...
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