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County court approves transfer from contingency to cover district court juror costs
Van Zandt County Commissioners Court · April 23, 2026
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Summary
Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved a transfer to the district court juror-expense line after a rise in civil jury trials; the transfer was made by voice vote following a motion that increased the line by $22,500.
District Judge Chris Martin told the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court that an uptick in civil jury trials has increased juror-related costs and that the county receives partial state reimbursement but needs a line-item increase to finish the fiscal year.
Judge Chris Martin said he submitted a conservative request to…
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