Hidalgo County begins transition into new courthouse

EDINBURG – The transition into the new Hidalgo County Courthouse has begun.

The “Move Management Project” involves several phases for a safe, efficient transition from the old courthouse into the new facility. This is particularly critical because the administration of justice must continue throughout the move-in to maintain the rights of litigants and defendants in the midst of judicial proceedings.

“We have been anticipating this transition into this beautiful new facility for many months,” said Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez. “But we must make this transition methodically to maintain the integrity of the judicial process and to make this transition safe for our employees.”

The initial phase began this week with the distribution of boxes and other packing material being disseminated to the County Clerk, the District Clerk and the Law Library – all departments that contain sensitive documents and are anticipated to have the largest volume of documents to move.

Employees working in the courthouse will also begin packing personal items in anticipation of the move-in process, which is scheduled to begin on March 22, 2025.

Current plans are to move district courts in staggered stages to ensure that scheduled judicial proceedings continue unabated.