Which offices must the city secretary report to the Texas Judicial Council when a person is elected or appointed to the office?

• A. Mayor, city manager, and clerk of the municipal court.
• B. Clerk of the municipal court, mayor, and municipal judge.
• C. Mayor, municipal judge, and clerk of the municipal court.
• D. Mayor, clerk of the municipal court, and city secretary.

Answer: (C)

When a new city officer takes office, the filing and notification duties are about keeping the city’s leadership and records in sync across the key branches involved in municipal governance. The city secretary must inform three specific offices: the mayor, the municipal judge, and the clerk of the municipal court.

This trio matters because the mayor is the city’s executive leader and needs to know who holds the office to coordinate governance and official duties. The municipal judge oversees the local court and relies on accurate records of who is serving in municipal offices for proceedings and related actions. The clerk of the municipal court is the official custodian of court records and filings, so updating that office ensures the oath, appointment, and any administrative documents are properly recorded and preserved.

If any of these offices were omitted, important parties could be left unaware or records could become inconsistent, which is why this combination is the correct one.