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Judicial Vacancies Take Toll on Busy Texas Courts

Texas has some of the busiest federal courts in the nation — and some of the most judicial vacancies. Seven seats are vacant at federal district courts throughout the state, and four more vacancies are expected by 2015.

by Veronica Zaragovia, KUT News

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Texas has some of the busiest federal courts in the nation — and some of the most judicial vacancies. Seven seats are vacant at federal district courts throughout the state, and four more vacancies are expected by 2015.

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