2009 Participation Levels

429 Level I Court Clerks

281 Level II Court Clerks

32 Certified Municipal Court Clerks

The Municipal Court Clerk Certification Program was established to encourage professional development and educational growth.  It is sponsored by the Texas Court Clerks Association (TCCA) in cooperation with the Texas Municipal Courts Association (TMCA), the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC), and Texas State University in San Marcos.  Program participants achieve certification upon successful completion of each of the three levels, Level I, Level II, and Certified Municipal Court Clerk (CMCC).  Download this brochure for more information.

At each level, a test is administered to gauge the skill-level and aptitude of the professional seeking certification.  TMCEC has developed study materials to prepare program-participants and other court support personnel to better understand law, procedure, and responsibilities of the municipal court clerk. 

UPDATES FOR FY 2011:

Renewals: Starting in FY 2011 participants who have completed their continuing educationrequirements for the previous year, but fail to timely file their renewal application by the August 31, 2010 deadline, will be given two options to become compliant. The first option is to pay a $50 late filing fee and then complete the standard 12 hours of continuing education in the following year. The second option is to complete 24 hours  (for Level I and II) or 40 hours (for Level III) of education in the following the year. Both options will satisfy the requirements.  Note: This policy only applies to participants who completed their education hours, but did not timely file their renewal application.

CALI: The number of CALI hours (or other approved online courses) that can be used for continuing education hours has been increased from four to seven.

Inactive CMCC: Beginning in FY 2011 any clerk who has achieved Level III, CMCC status, but has become inactive, will be allowed to reinstate their certification by completing 40 hours of education. Six of those hours must come from TMCEC’s Legislative Update and all 40 hours of education must be from within the proceeding three years. Certificates of attendance, along with a renewal application, must be submitted to TMCEC.  Note: The rule only applies to Level III.

Participants no longer employed by a municipal court: If you are no longer employed by a municipal court, you will no longer be contacted with reminders for certification renewal purposes.  Sole responsibility for verifying and maintaining your standing lies with the participant.