黃安祥控告 Fort Bend 郡檢察官　要求法院確認代理郡長職權

Daniel Wong（黃安祥）已正式向Bridgette Smith-Lawson提起訴訟，要求法院裁定其代理Fort Bend郡長（Interim County Judge）的任命仍然合法有效，並禁止任何妨礙其依法行使職權的行動。 

黃安祥表示，他是在法院正式任命下擔任代理郡長，除非法院撤銷任命或有合法繼任者就職，依據德州憲法「留任條款（Holdover Provision）」，他仍應繼續履行郡長職務，以確保郡政府正常運作。 

然而，郡檢察官Bridgette Smith-Lawson認為，隨著促成代理任命的民事案件已遭撤銷，黃安祥的代理資格亦已終止，因此要求縣府撤銷其辦公室、電腦及相關行政權限。黃安祥則主張，郡檢察官無權單方面終止法院的任命，因此提出訴訟，請求法院釐清法律爭議。 

此案已成為Fort Bend郡近年最受矚目的政治與法律事件之一。法院未來的裁決，不僅將決定黃安祥是否繼續擔任代理郡長，也將影響Fort Bend郡政府的行政運作及未來政治發展。

Daniel Wong Sues Fort Bend County Attorney Over Authority as Interim County Judge

FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS — Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong has filed a lawsuit against County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson, asking the court to confirm that he remains the lawful Interim County Judge and to prevent any actions that interfere with his ability to carry out the duties of the office.

Wong argues that he was legally appointed by the court and, under the Texas Constitution’s holdover provision, he is entitled to continue serving until a lawful successor is appointed or elected. He contends that his authority cannot be terminated unilaterally by the County Attorney.

The dispute arose after the County Attorney asserted that the legal basis for Wong’s appointment had ended when the underlying court case was dismissed. Based on that position, county officials reportedly moved to revoke Wong’s office access, computer privileges, and other administrative authority.

In response, Wong filed suit seeking a judicial declaration that his appointment remains valid and requesting an injunction to prevent any interference with his official responsibilities while the matter is resolved.

The case has attracted significant attention across Fort Bend County, as the court’s ruling is expected to clarify the scope of the Interim County Judge’s authority and could have important implications for the county’s government and future leadership.