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Fort Bend County approves budget, lower tax rate amid heated meeting as Democrats return to court

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Sep 11, 2026

Fort Bend County approves budget, lower tax rate amid heated meeting as Democrats return to court

Tensions rose between Democrats and Republicans throughout the budget and tax-rate votes, including between interim county judge Daniel Wong and Commissioner Dexter McCoy, who are…

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Fort Bend County approves budget, lower tax rate amid heated meeting as Democrats return to court

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