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Judge Johnson flags courtroom AV problems, asks court to comply with statute for salary increases
Summary
Judge Johnson presented a minor increase for County Court at Law No.2 reflecting supply and judge salary changes; she described persistent audio dead zones and limitations in the historic courtroom that make AV upgrades expensive and partial fixes the short‑term solution.
Judge Johnson said her 2026 budget looked similar to last year's with slight increases to cover office supplies and postage, and noted judges’ statutory salaries are scheduled to rise and she expects the court to comply. "Judges are paid judges' salaries are set by statute ... I'll be asking, obviously, that you comply with the statute and that I get a salary increase based upon that," Johnson said.
She spent more time on the courtroom's audio‑visual challenges: the historical building layout creates dead audio zones and limits where wiring or speakers can be installed. The judge said previous temporary fixes (added speakers and acoustic panels) helped for events like the Fort Worth Court of Appeals appearance but a full AV system overhaul could cost roughly $80,000; she has budgeted for service calls and smaller repairs while seeking vendor support for persistent dead zones.
