A district clerk in the state of Texas performs the duties assigned by the Texas Constitution as registrar, recorder, and custodian of all court pleadings, instruments, and papers that are part of any legal cause of action in the district court for the county. The term of office is four years.Duties: serves as clerk and custodian of all records for the District Court; indexes and secures all court records, collects filing fees, and handles funds held in litigation and money awarded to minors; coordinates the jury panel selection process; may process passport applications; and manages court registry funds. Some duties performed by a district clerk may vary from county to county.
I have worked in the Kerr County District Clerk’s office for over a decade, currently serving as the Criminal Court Supervisor, Passport Supervisor, and Jury Clerk. I report all final dispositions of felony cases to the state which assists in securing grant funding for the county. I began my career with the District Clerk’s office in October 2014 as a Civil Clerk. I am proficient in just about every task there is in the District Clerk's office. Prior to this role, I worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for seven years, serving
first as a Correctional Officer, then an Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Director of Prison and Jail Operations, and later in Administrative Review and Risk Management reviewing all use of force incidents that occurred is the state for compliance with the law and adherence to policy.
The District Clerk has many responsibilities. They are the custodian of records for all court papers, pleadings, and other court documents. They maintain the court records for the district court as well as some civil records for county court at law. They collect and disburse filing fees, court costs, fines as well as manage funds in the court’s registry or held for minors. They manage the jury process, including selection and summoning jurors for all county courts. They file all civil, family and felony cases. They issue writs, subpoenas, warrants and other documents. They also serve as passport acceptance agents; gather data and reports to the state; prepare the office’s operating budget and dispose of trial exhibits according to retention schedules.
My family has been rooted in Kerr County for more than 55 years, shaping my strong commitment to public service, fiscal responsibility, and accountability. I currently work for the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office, where I participate daily in a fiscal year budget exceeding $18.5 million including the Sheriff’s Office and County Jail. I also bring 4½ years of hands-on experience as a Deputy Clerk in the Kerr County District Clerk’s Office, where I gained direct knowledge of court procedures, records management, and the daily operations of the office. In addition, I have more than 30 years of leadership and management experience in regulated environments. Together, this experience prepares me to serve as District Clerk with professionalism, transparency, and efficiency.
The District Clerk serves as the official custodian of all records filed in the District Courts and certain related courts within the county. This includes civil, criminal, and family law cases, as well as matters involving agencies such as the Office of the Attorney General and Child Protective Services. The office provides essential administrative support to judges, attorneys, jurors, and the public. Being Accurate, neutral, and strictly compliant with the law are critical to protecting the integrity of the justice system. In addition to maintaining court records, the District Clerk collects filing fees, manages funds held in litigation and those awarded to minors, coordinates jury selection, processes passport applications, oversees court registry funds, and preserves historical court documents. The District Clerk’s office plays a vital role in ensuring that the courts operate efficiently, transparently, and fairly for everyone.
