FORT BEND COUNTY – On Friday, KP George was suspended during a brief hearing in the 400th District Court.
George was not present for the proceedings, which were presided over by Judge Jeth Jones. The case was filed by Fort Bend County resident Sarah Roberts prior to George’s March 20 felony conviction for money laundering.
Immediately following the suspension, Jones appointed Republican nominee Daniel Wong to fill the role. The decision was made at the judge’s discretion.
Wong will not officially assume the position until he posts a $50,000 bond, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. A spokesperson said the bond requirement is standard statewide and applies to all elected officials, including members of the Commissioners Court, before taking office.
KPRC 2 reached out to Wong for comment, but he was not yet aware of his appointment. Minutes later, Wong said his team had confirmed the decision.
George still faces additional legal trouble. He is scheduled to go to trial on a misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity tied to an alleged social media hoax campaign on May 5.
According to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, this marks the first time in the modern era that a sitting county judge in the county has been suspended.
George had been set to serve until 2027 after losing the primary election in March.
KPRC 2 has reached out to George’s team for comment.