Primary Department: District Clerk
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Marilyn Burgess, District Clerk
Secondary Department: County Courts
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Wells, Court Manager
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the District Clerk of the Official Oath of Office and Affirmation of Certified Shorthand Reporter and Official Court Reporter James Swallows of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 of Harris County, Texas as sworn and signed on March 23, 2026, pursuant to Texas Government Code 52.045.
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Background and Discussion:
Pursuant to the Texas Government Code 52.045 on March 23, 2026, James Swallows a Certified Shorthand Reporter, appeared to be appointed as Official Court Reporter for County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 of Harris County, Texas.
It is further requested that a certified copy of the order and other required documentation be transmitted to the County Auditor and Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas.
Expected Impact:
Certified copy of this Order and supporting documentation shall be transmitted to the County Auditor and Commissioners Court.
Alternative Options:
The item is required by the Texas Government Code 52.045.
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