Opinion No.

Honorable Rene Guerra Criminal District Attorney Hidalgo County Courthouse Edinburg, Texas 78539

Re: Whether a county clerk may deliver the services of his office on credit

Dear Mr. Guerra:

You have submitted the following question:

Does it violate article III, sections 50 and 52, of the Texas Constitution for the county clerk of Hidalgo County, Texas to maintain a policy of allowing the general public, including attorneys, title companies, individuals, partnerships, and corporations, to maintain credit accounts for paying fees due the county clerk? Stated in the converse, must the county clerk…