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Fort Bend Commissioner Grady Prestage says Daniel Wong no longer has authority as interim county judge
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Re'Chelle Turner, Rilwan Balogun, Gage Divin , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· June 24, 2026
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Key takeaway This decision comes after county officials determined that Daniel Wong's role as interim county judge has ended.
In Fort Bend County, a change in leadership has occurred. Commissioner Grady Prestage will preside over the upcoming Commissioners Court meeting. This decision comes after county officials determined that Daniel Wong's role as interim county judge has ended.
The conclusion was reached following the dismissal of a civil lawsuit. This lawsuit was the basis for Wong's appointment as interim county judge. With the lawsuit dismissed, Wong's authority in this position has expired.
Further details on this development are available from local news sources, including KPRC 2 Click2Houston.
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Category: government Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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