Judge Denies Motion to Modify Order that Put Wong in Office as Fort Bend County Judge

Fort Bend Commissioners Remain Divided Over County Judge as Budget Deadline Nears

Fort Bend County advanced its proposed property tax rate Thursday despite the continued absence of two commissioners who are challenging Daniel Wong's authority to serve as county judge. The post Fort Bend Commissioners Remain Divided Over County Judge as Budget Deadline Nears appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

Judge who appointed Daniel Wong as Fort Bend County judge denies request to vacate that decision

This week's ruling by Judge Jeth Jones solidifies the likelihood that Wong, a Republican who is facing Democratic Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter McCoy in the county judge race, will continue to serve in that position through the November election.

Court Denies Motion to Modify Appointment of GOP Candidate as Interim Fort Bend County Judge

County Democrats are asking courts to remove the Republican Wong from office.

Judge denies motion to modify order that put Wong in office as Fort Bend county judge

A new court order leaves the judgment that resulted in Daniel Wong taking office unchanged, while Wong asks a judge to dismiss a separate lawsuit challenging his authority to serve as Fort Bend County judge.

Ruling: Wong to continue to serve as Fort Bend County Judge

Republican Daniel Wong will continue to serve as Fort Bend County Judge until legal challenges are completed, a district court judge ruled Wednesday.

Fort Bend County Property Taxes 2026: Why the Proposed Flat Rate Still Counts as a Tax Increase

Editor’s note: This developing story was published Aug. 12. Fort Bend County Commissioners Court is scheduled to consider the proposed tax rate Aug. 13. Katy Christian Magazine will update this report following the meeting. FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Fort Bend County property taxes could increase for many homeowners in 2026 even though county officials are proposing the same overall tax rate used for the past two years. The county’s own calculati…