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How the Fort Bend County commissioners' boycott could impact homeowners' property taxes
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Nick Natario , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The commissioners in question are Grady Prestage and Dexter McCoy, both members of the Democratic party.
In Fort Bend County, a boycott by two commissioners may have implications for homeowners' property taxes. The commissioners in question are Grady Prestage and Dexter McCoy, both members of the Democratic party. They have been boycotting meetings due to legal concerns related to interim Judge Daniel Wong.
Further details on this situation are available from local news sources. The specifics of how this boycott could impact property taxes are not immediately clear, but residents of Piney Point Village and surrounding areas may want to follow this story for updates on any potential effects on their tax bills.
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Category: government Published: August 14, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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