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Zach Westlake sworn in as Aransas County interim district clerk
Summary
The Aransas County Commissioners Court swore in Zach Westlake as interim district clerk on May 20; officials said Westlake will begin swearing deputies at the courthouse immediately.
Zach Westlake took the oath of office and was sworn in as Aransas County interim district clerk during the commissioners court meeting on May 20.
Court officials administered the oath of office and the statutory statement of officer, and the court acknowledged that Westlake would proceed to the courthouse to swear in deputies the same day. At the meeting, a court official said, “So right now, at this moment, Zach Westlake is the district clerk.”
Why it matters: The district clerk is the custodian of criminal and civil records for the county’s district court; an interim appointment affects where and how certain court filings and administrative duties are handled until a permanent clerk is in place.
Discussion vs. action: The swearing-in is a formal action; the transcript records the oath and court recognition. No additional administrative actions were recorded at the May 20 meeting beyond the swearing-in.
Ending: Westlake and court staff moved to the courthouse afterward to complete deputy oaths and to transition immediate administrative duties as interim district clerk.
