government
Fort Bend Commissioner Grady Prestage says Daniel Wong no longer has authority as interim county judge
By Re'Chelle Turner, Rilwan Balogun, Gage Divin, Brittany Taylor at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 6 min read
Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage says he will preside over Thursday’s Commissioners Court meeting after county officials concluded that Daniel Wong’s appointment as interim county judge expired following the dismissal of the civil lawsuit that led to his appointment.The mov...
Key takeaway “Yesterday, I and my fellow Commissioners were formally advised by County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson that the legal basis for Daniel Wong’s appointment as interim judge is no longer valid,” Prestage said.
Why this matters in Tomball News
The development in Fort Bend County government has significant implications for Tomball residents, who rely on the county for various services and infrastructure. With Commissioner Grady Prestage set to preside over the Commissioners Court meeting, the county's operations are expected to continue uninterrupted, which is crucial for maintaining public services and projects that affect the community. The dispute over Daniel Wong's authority as interim county judge may have caused uncertainty, but Prestage's assurance that the county will continue its regular order of business is welcome news for local residents. As the situation unfolds, it will be important to watch how the county navigates the process of finding a replacement for suspended County Judge KP George and how this affects the delivery of services to the community, including those in Tomball. The county's ability to maintain stability and continuity will be key to ensuring that local needs are met.
About this story
Original reporting by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) . Tomball News surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 6 min
Get more Tomball News stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering government and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage says he will preside over Thursday’s Commissioners Court meeting after county officials concluded that Daniel Wong’s appointment as interim county judge expired following the dismissal of the civil lawsuit that led to his appointment.The mov...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 24, 2026 by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) and curated for Tomball News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Re'Chelle Turner, Rilwan Balogun, Gage Divin, Brittany Taylor at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC). To learn more about how Tomball News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more government coverage from Tomball News, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More government →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter