District judges ask commissioners for 'functional analyst' position and courthouse security fixes

Jul 8, 2026

Judges appearing for the district courts asked commissioners to fund a functional analyst to centralize court reporting and case-management work and to consider security fixes after an unannounced Texas OCA assessment; judges emphasized public-safety risks tied to an aging courthouse and said some recommendations may be long-term.

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A judge speaking for Tom Green County's district courts told commissioners the courts' budget request remains largely the same as last year but highlighted two new asks: a functional analyst to coordinate case-management, reporting and technical workflow across court offices, and attention to courthouse security after an unannounced assessment by the Texas Office of Court Administration.

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