County clerks: certification of records: signature.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill changes how county clerks certify records. Currently, they must use an official seal. The bill now allows them to use a printed, stamped, electronic, or digitally created signature as long as the official seal is also included on the certification. These changes are considered nonsubstantive and include some minor grammatical adjustments.
Key provisions
- County clerks can use printed, stamped, electronic, or digital signatures for record certifications.
- The certification must include the county clerk’s official seal.
- The bill modifies existing sections of the Government Code.
- The bill includes minor grammatical changes (elimination of gendered pronouns).
Who is affected
- County Clerks
- County Governments
- Citizens accessing county records
Notable changes
- Allows alternative signatures for record certifications.
- Maintains the requirement for the official county clerk seal.
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