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How the Fort Bend County commissioners' boycott could impact homeowners' property taxes
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Nick Natario , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this developing situation can be found through ABC13 Houston, including details on the potential impact of the boycott on local homeowners.
In Fort Bend County, a boycott by two commissioners is potentially impacting local issues. Commissioners Grady Prestage and Dexter McCoy, both Democrats, have chosen not to attend meetings. Their decision is related to legal questions involving interim Judge Daniel Wong.
The boycott's effects on homeowners' property taxes are being considered. Further information on this developing situation can be found through ABC13 Houston, including details on the potential impact of the boycott on local homeowners.
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Category: government Published: August 14, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Fort Bend County, a boycott by two commissioners is potentially impacting local issues. Commissioners Grady Prestage and Dexter McCoy, both Democrats, have chosen not to attend meetings. Their…
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