The Commissioners Court appointed Associate Judge Jermaine Thomas as Judge of Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 5, effective December 4, 2025, under authority granted by H.B. 16 from the 89th Legislature's Second Special Session.

What it means for you

Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 5 will have a new judge, and county departments are directed to handle the administrative setup and finalize a permanent courtroom space plan by November 25, 2025.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to appoint Associate Judge Jermaine Thomas as Judge of Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 5 effective December 4, 2025; to direct the Office of County Administration to work with Human Resources and Talent and other relevant departments to complete all administrative requirements necessary to effectuate the appointment; and to direct the Office of the County Engineer, in coordination with the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Court Management, the County Civil Courts at Law, the Office of County Administration, and other relevant departments, to convene and finalize a permanent space plan for County Civil Court at Law No. 5 no later than November 25, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.