Opinion No.

Honorable Stanley D. Curbo Young County Attorney P.O. Box 298 Graham, Texas 76046

Re: Whether the signature of the county auditor and/or county treasurer is required for withdrawal of money from a trust fund account administered by a county or district clerk (RQ-1041)

Dear Mr. Curbo:

County and district court clerks serve as trustees for money or property paid to or deposited with a court pending disposition of a suit. See Civil Practice and Remedies Code, § 7.002 See also Lawyers Surety Co. v. Reina, 483 S.W.2d 911 (Tex.Civ.App.-Amarillo 1972, writ ref'd n.r.e.); Harris County v. Sellers, 468…