Civil Courthouse

• 17-story courthouse plus basement.
• 660,000 total square feet.
• Three-story atrium lobby.
• Thirteen elevators plus two escalators.
• Cafeteria
• District Clerk and County Clerk offices.
• Court Administration Offices
• Attorney lounge
• Flood protected to an elevation of 41 ft.
• Accessible via tunnel from the existing Harris County downtown tunnel system.
• Interior finishes include limestone, granite, wood veneers, terrazzo and stainless steel.
• 42 typical courtrooms, 1 tax courtroom, 1 ceremonial courtroom and Family Law Hearing Rooms.

Individuals with Disabilities

• The courthouse is wheelchair friendly
• All courtrooms have elevator lift for Witnesses
• All courtrooms have ramps for Jurors
• Access tunnels between all courthouses are equipped with lifts or ramps
• All courtrooms are equipped with assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired