Concerns over escalating caseloads and budgetary pressures dominated the Rockwall County Commissioners Court Workshop Meeting on June 23, 2025. The district attorney's office reported staggering felony trial caseloads, with each prosecutor managing around 250 cases. This overwhelming workload has forced staff to work from home, conducting intake processes outside of regular hours due to a lack of available time.

The district attorney emphasized the urgent need for additional resources, stating, "We need the help as does every other division." This plea for support comes in light of the recent approval for a new court, which was granted after careful analysis by the Office of Court Administration. The district attorney highlighted that the current system is stretched thin, with staff maxing out on compensatory time due to excessive hours worked.

Budget discussions revealed a significant increase in funding for investigation cases, up 66% to accommodate rising costs associated with drug prosecutions. The district attorney explained that delays in drug analysis from the Department of Public Safety, which can take up to 18 months, have necessitated private expert analyses, further straining financial resources. "I'm not going to skimp on those expenses because we prosecute and we prosecute aggressively," the district attorney asserted, underscoring the commitment to maintaining a robust prosecution strategy despite financial challenges.

As the meeting concluded, the implications of these discussions were clear: without additional support and resources, the district attorney's office may struggle to keep pace with the growing demands of the legal system in Rockwall County.