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Fort Bend Democratic commissioners return as Wong recuses himself from economic zone vote
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Melissa Enaje , as published by Houston Public Media
· August 25, 2026
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Fort Bend County has been embroiled in political and legal turmoil since former county judge KP George was convicted of federal money laundering in June. The turmoil has centered, in part, on whether Daniel Wong has the authority to remain in office after he was appointed by a visiting Galveston...
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Key points The turmoil has centered, in part, on whether Daniel Wong has the authority to remain in office after he was appointed by a visiting Galveston County district court judge. Fort Bend County has been embroiled in political and legal turmoil since former county judge KP George was convicted of federal money laundering in June. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Fort Bend County has been embroiled in political and legal turmoil since former county judge KP George was convicted of federal money laundering in June. The turmoil has centered, in part, on whether Daniel Wong has the authority to remain in office after he was appointed by a visiting Galveston...
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