# Wong’s Legal Standoff in Fort Bend

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-06-26T09:06:02+00:00
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Fort Bend County erupted in chaos as Daniel Wong, claiming to still be interim county judge, defied officials who said his temporary appointment expired. Commissioners McCoy and Prestage walked out, drawing applause from the crowd, while Wong’s team dismissed the county attorney’s legal opinion as partisan. The dispute traces back to April, when Wong was appointed after former judge KP George was removed and later convicted of money laundering. Wong, backed by the county GOP and a lawyer who once represented Texas AG Ken Paxton, refuses to step down, despite clear legal arguments that his authority ended. With legal action looming, the battle over legitimacy is far from settled. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4b4bbb56e836ad04

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