Jermaine Thomas will serve as judge for Harris County’s newly created fifth civil court at law starting in December after Harris County commissioners unanimously appointed Thomas at the Nov. 13 court meeting .

“This appointment is not just a personal milestone,” Thomas said. “It represents an opportunity to expand access to justice and strengthen the foundation of fairness that Harris County courts are built upon.”

Judges within Harris County civil courthouses see cases regarding civil matters such as eviction appeals, property disputes, personal injury suits, contract cases and small business claims, according to the court’s website.

Put in perspective

In March, Harris County commissioners requested that Texas lawmakers create five additional civil district courts by 2027 to add

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