During a recent meeting of the Collin County Toll Road Authority, presiding judge of County Court Number 6 highlighted a pressing need for additional judicial resources in the rapidly growing region. Currently, Collin County operates seven county courts at law, but projections indicate that by 2030, the county will require a total of 11 courts to adequately serve its population.

The judge referenced data from the Office of Court Administration, which suggests that Collin County currently needs approximately 8.6 courts. Given the impracticality of having a fraction of a court, this figure effectively rounds up to nine. The population of Collin County has seen significant growth, increasing from around 700,000 residents in 2006 to over 900,000 in 2015, and it continues to rise.

This anticipated increase in court demand underscores the necessity for planning and resource allocation to ensure that the judicial system can keep pace with the county's expanding population. As the community prepares for these changes, the implications for legal services and access to justice will be critical for residents in the coming years.