Process to Select New Hays County District Clerk

The process is underway to elect a new District Clerk this November. Avrey Anderson, who was elected as a Democrat in November 2022, recently resigned his position.

Because Anderson left office after the primary season, voters will not decide on the Democrat that will represent us on the General Election Ballot. Instead, the local Hays County Democratic Pary leadership will determine the candidate.

The Hays County Executive Committee (CEC) is composed of a County Chair and of one Precinct Chair from each election precinct in the county. (Required by Texas Election Code §171.022) The local committee also includes a Secretary and a Treasurer.

At their August 11th meeting, the CEC will vote and determine the Democratic candidate.

Thus far, three people have publicly stated they will apply to be selected by the local county party.

Derek Bateman
Amanda Calvert
Nico Costilla

If you or anyone you know would like to be considered, please reach out to the Hays County Chair, John Hatch, for an application packet. The deadline for applications is August 5, 2024.

The Hays County Democratic Party Candidate Committee will hold a candidate forum on August 6th at the San Marcos Library at 6pm.

The District Clerk’s Office, located in the Hays County Government Center, is responsible for providing records of the District Courts’ proceedings, implementing District Court decisions, and administratively supporting the respective courts and judges.