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Harris County to ask Texas lawmakers for five more civil district courts

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Local judges told Harris County commissioners that more courts are needed because of case backlogs and a growing population, but lacked specifics about where new courtrooms would be located and how much they'd cost to operate. In Texas, only state lawmakers can approve the creation of new courts.

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Judges have argued that more courts are needed to address the case backlog in Harris County. The post Harris County Commissioners Ask Texas Legislature To Create 5 New District Courts appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

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Harris County to ask Texas lawmakers for five more civil district courts

Local judges told Harris County commissioners that more courts are needed because of case backlogs and a growing population, but lacked specifics about where new courtrooms would be located and how much they'd cost to operate. In Texas, only state lawmakers can approve the creation of new courts.

·Houston, United States
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Houston Public Media broke the news in Houston, United States on Friday, February 28, 2025.
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