Houston Public MediaJun 5, 2025

A Texas bill awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature would create five new district courts in Harris County over the next two years. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2025/06/05/523260/harris-county-officials-urge-abbott-to-approve-five-new-district-courts/

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Harris County officials urge Texas governor to sign bill creating 5 new district courts

Senate Bill 2878, if signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, also would create new district courts in Brazoria and Fort Bend counties.

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Houston Public MediaDec 19, 2023

The expansion, which will cost a total of $20 million, is needed because of a backlog in criminal cases that need DNA testing.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2023/12/18/472689/harris-county-institute-of-forensic-sciences-receives-12-million-in-federal-funding/

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Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences receives $12 million in federal funding

The funds are being used to expand the institute in hopes of decreasing backlogs slowing down the justice system.

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