Wong was appointed to the role after Judge KP George was suspended in connection with a civil lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations.
ABC13 has learned that the woman who filed the lawsuit has now chosen not to move forward, effectively ending Wong's appointment as interim county judge.
On Wednesday, Fort Bend County Attorney Bridgette Smith Lawson issued a statement stating that the case has concluded and that Wong no longer has the legal authority to act as County Judge. Smith Lawson added, "The guidance from this office is based entirely on Texas law, free from partisan politics. It would be irresponsible for the County to ignore the existence of the non-suit, which could expose the County to unnecessary risk."
Smith Lawson also said in the statement that the court will continue business without a presiding judge, and Wong cannot participate unless he secures a and presents a new, active court order that has yet to be delivered to the court.
A spokesperson on behalf of Wong says the County Attorney did not properly attribute to Texas laws in the matter.
Their statement reads, "The County Attorney's opinion cites no section of Texas law and carries no weight whatsoever. County Judge Daniel Wong is the County Judge. In accordance with the Texas Constitution and state laws, Judge Wong will continue to execute his lawful duties and faithfully represent the people of Fort Bend County. The only "unnecessary risk" we are seeing is from the actions of the County Attorney and her meritless and partisan press release. The County Attorney provided the public with the order which put Judge Wong into office, and she cites no document that removes him."
On Thursday, McCoy released a statement regarding Wong's position.
"Mr. Wong will be on the ballot in front of voters in a few months. His attempts to stay in office at all costs are a clear indication that he knows what their verdict will be," said McCoy. "The rule of law is a cornerstone of American democracy, and the law is crystal clear in this case. Now that the litigation that initiated Mr. Wong's appointment has been dismissed, his temporary appointment has ended. Instead of leadership that is open and accountable we have had one judge who broke the law while in office and it would appear that Mr. Wong now seeks to break the law to stay in office. Fort Bend County residents deserve much better."
McCoy and Wong are also both on the ballot for County Judge in November.
On Thursday, a commissioners' meeting will be held at which a new county judge could be installed.