Dallas courts backlog could be costing taxpayers millions

Dallas courts backlog could be costing taxpayers millions | Opinion

A recent report by the Dallas County auditor underscores our ongoing concern about the backlog of cases in our felony courts.

Judges aren’t solely responsible for these costs. Other factors, including delays in transferring inmates to Texas prisons or state mental health facilities, are out of their control. On the other hand, state District Judge Tracy Holmes’ jail costs rose the most at 58% in 2021. But she only cleared 1,497 cases off her docket, about 200 less on average than her colleagues.

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