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Officials raise concerns about courthouse elevator delays and building security; judge emphasizes firearms prohibition

3528080 · May 27, 2025
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Summary

County officials and court staff reported ongoing elevator repairs and related courthouse maintenance problems and raised security concerns after multiple reports of people entering the courthouse with firearms. A judge reminded the record that firearms are prohibited in courtrooms regardless of signage.

Dimmit County officials discussed persistent problems with the courthouse elevator and related maintenance, and several speakers raised concerns about security and staffing in courtrooms.

Court staff said the courthouse elevator remains out of service and that repair vendors have reported supply delays for parts. "Once that's done ... the elevator is a…

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