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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) - Local
· 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by County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson that the legal basis for Daniel Wong’s appointment as interim judge is no longer valid,” Prestage said.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 Bellaire
The development in Fort Bend County government has significant implications for the community, particularly in terms of continuity and stability in local leadership. With Commissioner Grady Prestage set to preside over the Commissioners Court meeting, residents can expect a seamless transition in the delivery of county services. The fact that Prestage has assured the public that county operations will continue uninterrupted is crucial, as it alleviates concerns about potential disruptions to essential services. As the most senior member of the Commissioners Court, Prestage's leadership will be closely watched, especially as the county navigates the process of finding a replacement for the suspended county judge. The community will be looking to Prestage to provide stability and ensure that the county's business is conducted in a transparent and accountable manner.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local ·
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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