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Harris County Clerk

Teneshia Hudspeth

Candidate for Harris County Clerk

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Harris County Clerk
Campaign website
teneshiahudspeth.com

Harris County Clerk since winning election in 2020. She joined the clerk's office in 2005 as an administrative assistant and rose to chief deputy.

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Documented positions

Housing

  • Led launch of a deed-fraud alert system for property owners.

    Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Harris County Clerk

    Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com

    “I've recently launched a Deed Fraud Alert System, providing constituents with timely notifications about activity involving their property”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports state funding to accompany new election mandates.

    Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Harris County Clerk

    Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com

    “The biggest issue facing the Harris County Clerk's Office and Texas election officials is unfunded election mandates. … encourage legislation that is supported by necessary resources”
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  • Led digitization of records and online birth certificate orders.

    Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Harris County Clerk

    Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com

    “I have modernized and digitized millions of public records, expanding access through online birth certificate orders and weekend birth certificate services.”
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  • Led move of election operations to a secure facility.

    Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Harris County Clerk

    Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com

    “relocated election operations to a secure, purpose-built facility, strengthening operational continuity and security”
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