Fort Bend County Commissioners Court moved forward Thursday with a proposed property tax rate, but the meeting again took place without Democratic Commissioners Dexter McCoy and Grady Prestage.

Daniel Wong will remain Fort Bend County’s appointed judge after a judge ruled Wednesday that he can continue serving.

A legal fight over Daniel Wong’s authority to serve as interim Fort Bend County judge is disrupting Commissioners Court and raising questions about the validity of recent county business.

The legal battle over who can serve as Fort Bend County judge escalated Monday after the county attorney filed a new lawsuit seeking to remove Daniel Wong from office.

Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong has filed a lawsuit against County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson, seeking a court order to reaffirm the validity of his judicial appointment and to clarify that only courts can determine the status of such orders. Wong’s legal team argues that Smith-Lawson’s actions have caused confusion and disruption within county government by challenging his authority. The lawsuit requests declaratory and injunctive relief to prevent further interference and to ensure continuity in public office as required by the Texas Constitution. Wong states that his goal is to restore stability and focus county government on serving residents rather than political disputes.

The Fort Bend County Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) Epidemiology Division announced Wednesday the county’s first human case of Neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) for 2026.

Fort Bend County business briefly came to a standstill Thursday when two commissioners walked out amid a dispute over Daniel Wong's role as county judge.

Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong is pushing back against claims that he no longer has the authority to lead county government and is scheduled to address the controversy during a Thursday afternoon press conference.

Following former County Judge K.P. George's sentencing, Fort Bend County officials are disputing whether Daniel Wong remains authorized to serve as interim county judge.

Fort Bend County officials will conduct aerial mosquito spraying next week as part of an emergency effort to reduce mosquito populations and help protect residents from mosquito-borne illnesses.

Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter McCoy won the Democratic runoff election for Fort Bend County judge Tuesday night, defeating Rachelle Carter by a wide margin and setting up a November showdown against interim County Judge Daniel Wong.

Voting in Fort Bend County has been paused after a system bug caused all voting centers in the county to go down Tuesday afternoon.

Tensions are escalating in Fort Bend County after a contentious leadership shake-up that has sparked protests and raised broader questions about political maneuvering in Texas.

A new judge will take over Fort Bend County, at least for now, following the suspension of KP George after his recent felony conviction.

On Friday, KP George was suspended during a brief hearing in the 400th District Court.

Incumbent County Judge KP George, who is set to face a felony criminal trial next Tuesday, fell to fifth place in the Republican primary, effectively ending his bid for a third term.