SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The Bexar County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday that it has reduced the county’s felony case backlog by 24 percent since December 2025 following the implementation of its high-risk intake program.

During a presentation before the Bexar County Commissioners Court on May 26, officials outlined progress made through the initiative, which was originally approved in November 2023 to help address rising felony case delays in Bexar County.

According to the district attorney’s office, the program was created to speed up the handling of high-priority felony cases, particularly those involving serious offenses or individuals considered threats to public safety.

At the start of the initiative, officials reported a backlog of 6,330 felony cases. The office said all cases from that original backlog have now been resolved.

As of May 21, the current felony backlog stands at 2,917 cases. Officials said the remaining backlog consists of two categories: bond cases older than 180 days involving defendants released from jail while awaiting trial, and at-large cases older than one year involving suspects who have not yet been arrested.

Joe Gonzales told commissioners the office remains committed to continuing backlog reduction efforts ahead of the transition to a new district attorney administration in January 2027.

“I made a commitment to work diligently to reduce the backlog for whoever assumes office in January 2027,” Gonzales said. “Our team has been working tirelessly to achieve that goal, and I am happy to announce that our hard work is paying off.”

Despite the reduction, officials said felony filings in Bexar County continue to rise significantly.

The district attorney’s office reported that annual indictments have historically averaged around 11,000 cases in recent years, but projections now indicate that number could exceed 16,000 by the end of 2026.

Officials said the continued increase in new felony filings has created additional pressure on prosecutors and court staff while the office continues working through staffing and technology-related challenges.