黄安祥控告 Fort Bend 郡检察官　要求法院确认代理郡长职权

Daniel Wong（黄安祥）已正式向Bridgette Smith-Lawson提起诉讼，要求法院裁定其代理Fort Bend郡长（Interim County Judge）的任命仍然合法有效，并禁止任何妨碍其依法行使职权的行动。 

黄安祥表示，他是在法院正式任命下担任代理郡长，除非法院撤销任命或有合法继任者就职，依据德州宪法「留任条款（Holdover Provision）」，他仍应继续履行郡长职务，以确保郡政府正常运作。 

然而，郡检察官Bridgette Smith-Lawson认為，随着促成代理任命的民事案件已遭撤销，黄安祥的代理资格亦已终止，因此要求县府撤销其办公室、电脑及相关行政权限。黄安祥则主张，郡检察官无权单方面终止法院的任命，因此提出诉讼，请求法院釐清法律争议。 

此案已成為Fort Bend郡近年最受瞩目的政治与法律事件之一。法院未来的裁决，不仅将决定黄安祥是否继续担任代理郡长，也将影响Fort Bend郡政府的行政运作及未来政治发展。

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.