Wong is the Republican nominee for county judge and is facing Dexter McCoy, one of two Democratic commissioners who have boycotted commissioners court meetings since June. Houston Public Media/Melissa EnajeDaniel Wong, the Republican nominee for Fort Bend County judge in November's election, is expected to remain in that role in an acting capacity until voters make their decision. Wong’s legal team argues that Texas’ holdover provision also allows him to stay in office pending the results of the upcoming election. Smith-Lawson also addressed the upcoming budget and tax rate discussions, since four commissioners court members are required to levy a tax. "If we do not have a quorum when we adopt the tax rate, all of this goes away," Gubbels said.