CURRICULUM

The educational program is the heart of the Texas District Court Alliance. It is the means by which the members develop skills and achieve their goals of becoming well trained, educated clerks.

The Clerks College™ curriculum is divided into four course study tracks which coincide with the four year elected term of the clerk. Each course study encompasses general information but focuses on the clerk’s responsibility.

YEAR – 1 (2023)

Course Study I	Pre-Course Topics
Criminal Cases	Legislative Updates
	Court Costs Update
	Grand and Petit Jury Process
	Appeal Process

 

YEAR – 2 (2024)

Course Study II	Pre-Course Topics
Family Law Cases	Post Judgement Actions
	OCA Reporting
	Protective Orders
	Issuance

 

YEAR – 3 (2025)

Course Study III	Pre-Course Topics
Civil (Non-Family)	Legislative Updates
and Delinquent Tax Suits	Registry of the Court
	Escheating Funds
	Civil Issuance / Tax Warrants

 

YEAR – 4 (2026)

Course Study IV	Pre-Course Topics
Administrative, Personnel,	Current Issues
Records Management, Officeholder Duties	Fraudulent Filings