Harris County attorney condemns KP George’s attempts to ‘sideline’ Fort Bend County attorney
Christian Menefee, a Democrat in neighboring Harris County, says the Republican county judge in Fort Bend is trying to undermine the authority of Fort Bend County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson, a Democrat, after attempts by George to hire outside legal counsel for commissioners as they undertake mid-decade redistricting.
KP George used campaign funds for personal property taxes, house down payment, Fort Bend prosecutors allege
The county judge is facing two felony counts of money laundering and a misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity for accusations that he worked with a staffer to fake racist attacks against his own campaign on social media.
Ferrel Bonner, who challenged KP George in 2022, announces another bid for Fort Bend County Judge
Bonner, a military veteran who serves as a commissioner for Fort Bend County Emergency Services District 7, is the latest Democrat to enter the field for the 2026 primary.
Democratic associate judge Rachelle Carter enters race for Fort Bend County Judge
Carter is among four Democrats who have announced their intention to run in the March 2026 primary. The Republican field includes incumbent County Judge KP George, a former Democrat who recently switched parties as he faces multiple criminal charges.
Request for outside judges denied in criminal cases involving Fort Bend County Judge KP George
Attorneys for George, who is facing felony and misdemeanor charges, argued there is a potential conflict of interest because he helps oversee the courts' budgets in his role on commissioners court.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s attorney says money laundering charges are ‘politically motivated’
Jared Woodfill, the former longtime chair of the Harris County Republican Party, is representing George, a Democrat. Woodfill said his client has no intention of resigning and claimed the charges against the county judge are “politically motivated.”
Fort Bend Democrats call for County Judge KP George’s resignation after latest arrest
George, a Democrat first elected in 2018 and later re-elected in 2022, is accused of two counts of money laundering between $30,000 and $150,000, according to court documents. He previously was indicted on unrelated criminal charges for allegedly faking racist attacks against his own campaign on social media.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George arrested on money laundering charges
George, a Democrat elected to a second term in 2022, was previously indicted in September on a misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity. He's accused of working with former staffer Taral Patel to create fake racist attacks against his own campaign on social media.
Former state representative Jacey Jetton considers bid for Fort Bend County Judge
Jetton, a Republican, is exploring the viability of a campaign for the 2026 election at a time when incumbent KP George, a Democrat, has come under fire and drawn multiple challengers from within his own political party.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George criticizes DA, sheriff for handling of his criminal case
The embattled county judge released a lengthy statement about criminal charges against him, weeks after multiple fellow Democrats announced bids for his seat.
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