County Clerk County clerks perform various duties including serving as clerk of the county and Commissioners Courts and as the recorder of the county. In counties with populations less than 8,000, a combination county/district clerk may be elected unless the voters choose to elect separate offices. County clerks must be bonded prior to assuming office and must obtain an … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Office of the County Clerk and District Clerk
Office Spotlight
The New Age of Jury Selection
We have come a long way from spinning a jury wheel to pick a jury! Today, we find more and more counties are pre-qualifying jurors electronically. Jurors have the option to complete their questionnaires online and choose an excuse or disqualification from the comforts of their home, thus saving counties hundreds, in some instances, thousands of dollars on appearance … [Read more...] about The New Age of Jury Selection
County and District Clerks’ Association of Texas
Unlocking Your Potential Within the Association, Your County, and Yourself
“Change is the only constant in life” is my office motto and a well-known way of life in a typical clerk’s office. Every two years, laws are passed during the legislative session that can change the way we run our offices. As we enter the 128th year of the County & District Clerks’ Association of Texas (CDCAT), we find ourselves in a year of uncertainty. In 2020, … [Read more...] about County and District Clerks’ Association of Texas
The 87th Legislature and the Office of the Tax Assessor-Collector
Tax assessor-collectors have worked diligently throughout the years to be a trusted resource for lawmakers as they consider new legislation. As the role of tax assessor-collectors is unique, they are qualified to offer their expertise on a multitude of issues, always with the goal of highlighting the impact certain legislation will have on their constituents, Texas … [Read more...] about The 87th Legislature and the Office of the Tax Assessor-Collector
Tax Assessors-Collectors
‘We All Make a Difference’
It is an honor and privilege to serve as president of the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas (TACA). The office of the Tax Assessor-Collector is the most frequently visited office in the county with a wide array of responsibility and accountability. It is also the most rewarding position in county government because of interaction with our constituents. As we … [Read more...] about Tax Assessors-Collectors