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

Pictured is the Harris County Civil Courthouse located in downtown Houston. Harris County will be making its case to Texas lawmakers to approve five more local civil district courts, where cases such ...
Community Impact

Harris County appoints Judge Jermaine Thomas to new civil court following legislative approval

Jermaine Thomas will serve as judge for Harris County’s newly-created fifth civil court at law starting in December.
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Delays in seeking resolutions in Harris County courts due to lack of judges

HOUSTON – It’s not secret Houston is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Harris County is one of the most populated, but for those seeking resolution within the judicial system, it might ...
Houston Public Media

Harris County courts seek expansion to address population boom, case backlogs

Pictured is a court room inside the Harris County Criminal Justice Center located in downtown Houston. Harris County judges are pushing for the creation of seven new non-felony district courts to ...