Summary
The county is moving forward with the final stages of the new Justice Center, approving over $175,000 in change orders for fire protection in record rooms and layout changes. Commissioners questioned why some design elements weren't caught earlier, but ultimately funded them to avoid future operational headaches.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cost the county an additional $175,437 pulled from project contingency funds.
County courts, clerks, and the district attorney get better-protected records and tailored workspaces.
Taxpayers and county reserves bear the extra costs of mid-construction modifications.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Commissioners Court - Oct 12, 2026
Construction on the new Justice Center is moving along, with payouts around $900,000 for the month and office furniture arriving. AEP has also started installing utility poles on County Road 1172.
Commissioners Court - Sep 28, 2026
County engineers provided an update on the Justice Center project, which is reaching 97% completion. Furniture installation is progressing, but final electrical connections from AEP and wastewater lift station power remain critical path items before an anticipated late October occupancy.
Commissioners Court - Aug 17, 2026
The county is finalizing construction on the new Justice Center, currently at 96% completion. However, outside utility coordination with AEP for power to the lift station remains a critical path item before occupancy can occur.
Commissioners Court - Jul 6, 2026
The county approved over $1.6 million in furniture and equipment for the new Justice Center, aiming for an autumn opening. Project managers noted that final utility connections and furniture delivery timelines will determine the exact opening date.
Commissioners Court - Jun 8, 2026
Construction on the new county Justice Center is about 92% complete, with completion anticipated around late July or August. However, commissioners debated and ultimately rejected a late $44,305 change order for adult probation suite modifications because interior walls and data ports are already finished.
Commissioners Court - Mar 30, 2026
The county approved spending $97,391 to add 14 parking spaces to the Judicial Center's west parking lot. Some commissioners questioned the timing and necessity of adding costs shortly after construction.
Commissioners Court - Mar 16, 2026
The county is moving forward with the final stages of the new Justice Center, approving over $175,000 in change orders for fire protection in record rooms and layout changes. Commissioners questioned why some design elements weren't caught earlier, but ultimately funded them to avoid future operational headaches.
Commissioners Court - Feb 9, 2026
The Justice Center project is 80 percent complete, but commissioners debated whether to spend extra money expanding secured parking spaces for judges and staff.
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