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Fort Bend County commissioners move forward with proposed tax rate as standoff over Wong continues
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Joy Addison, Jeovany Luna , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Their absence is due to concerns over County Judge Daniel Wong's authority to continue serving.
A meeting of the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court was held recently, with a proposed property tax rate moving forward. However, the meeting was not attended by Democratic Commissioners Dexter McCoy and Grady Prestage, who have been absent since June. Their absence is due to concerns over County Judge Daniel Wong's authority to continue serving.
The issue stems from Wong's appointment after the former county judge was suspended following a felony conviction. The Fort Bend County attorney and Wong disagree on whether his temporary appointment has ended. Further details on this matter are available from local news sources, including KPRC 2.
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Category: government Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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