County clerk resigns; court sets application process and timeline for replacement

Sep 3, 2025

Grimes County Clerk Vanessa submitted a resignation; the commissioners accepted it and directed HR to advertise the vacancy, set a Sept. 19 application deadline and to bring candidate review back to the court for appointment.

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Grimes County Commissioners Court accepted the resignation of County Clerk Vanessa on Sept. 3 and directed county staff to begin the replacement process immediately. The resignation was acknowledged at the meeting and the court discussed the statutory obligation that a county clerk remains in office until a successor is appointed or elected.

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