CHRIS DANIEL

Republican

On ballot as: CHRIS DANIEL
Current role: Engineer and attorney
Background: Mechanical engineering degree, University of Texas at Austin (per campaign)
Attended South Texas College of Law (per campaign)
Former project manager, National Oilwell Varco (per campaign)
Native Houstonian (per campaign)
Experience: Harris County District Clerk (2011–2019), two terms; elected Nov. 2, 2010, reelected November 2014
As district clerk, "implemented passport services and paperless courts" (per candidate)
Lone Star College System board; elected November 2006 (per campaign)
Top priorities: "I would set clear processing standards, publish turnaround times, and use technology to cut unnecessary steps"
"faster e-filing review, better case linkage for related matters, automated notices where appropriate, and simpler public portals"
"expand practical help for people without lawyers"
Calls the office "the backbone of the courthouse"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: No public statement found
Growth and infrastructure: No public statement found
Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
Public safety: No public statement found
Endorsements: Houston Police Officers' Union
Texas Values Action
Texas Home School Coalition
Campaign website: chrisdaniel.org

District Clerk