Collin County judge calls for two more courts amid population growth

Collin County officials are sounding the alarm on the urgent need for additional county courts as the population continues to surge. During a recent meeting, a county judge highlighted that since the last court was added in 2015, the population has skyrocketed by nearly 300,000, prompting the need for two more courts immediately.

The judge pointed out that Collin County currently operates with seven county courts, a stark contrast to neighboring Dallas County, which has 18 courts for a population that is projected to be similar to Collin's by 2060. "We need to act now," the judge stated, emphasizing that projections indicate Collin County will require a total of 11 courts by 2030.

The discussion also compared Collin County's court needs with those of Tarrant and Denton Counties. While Tarrant County has 13 courts but needs one more, Denton County has met its requirements with seven courts, albeit with a caveat regarding an extra magistrate court that Collin lacks.

As the population grows, the pressure mounts on local officials to address the judicial infrastructure to ensure that the legal system can adequately serve the community. The call for action is clear: without additional courts, the county risks overwhelming its current judicial resources.