Montgomery County Clerk

09/01/2026

Office Closure: Montgomery County Offices Closed 9/2 Due to Tropical Storm by Order of County Judge Keough

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Judge Donna Hansen, sworn in today as Judge of the 523rd District Court by Judge Phil Grant of the 9th District Court.

Judge Hansen brings many years of legal experience to the bench, including her service as a Division Chief in the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office’s Office. We look forward to working with her and wish her every success in her new role.

08/31/2026

Hey y’all! Labor Day is next Monday, September 7th. Our offices will be closed that day and will reopen Tuesday, September 8th for normal business hours. If you have urgent business with us, please take care of it by this Friday, September 4th!

08/28/2026

Did you know?

User fees collected by our office are, in part, used to help record, preserve, and protect historical records from Montgomery County's past!

Pictured here are various documents from the 1800s and they are just some examples of the tens of thousands of records that our office preserves that give real insights into our community's rich history!

08/27/2026

A big congratulations to Montgomery County District Attorney's Office's Donna Hansen on being appointed by Governor Abbott to the 523rd District Court! We are excited to see your continued service to our community in this new role!

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Donna Hansen as Judge of the 523rd Judicial District Court in Montgomery County, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

08/27/2026

A sincere thank you to Brandon Steinmann, the Montgomery County Clerk for recognizing our 60th Season with this certificate!
We are so grateful for your support of our theatre community!

08/27/2026

Texas History Spotlight — August 26, 1837

189 years ago today, a remarkable but often-overlooked figure of the Texas Revolution finally slipped free from bo***ge.

Known to history only as Joe, he was enslaved by William B. Travis and stood among the very few survivors of the Battle of the Alamo. Born around 1813, Joe claimed that as the battle began, he armed himself and followed Travis into the fight. After the fall of the Alamo, Mexican troops searched the buildings and called for any Black men present to reveal themselves. Joe came forward and was struck by a pistol shot and a bayonet thrust before a Mexican captain stepped in to stop the attack.

Joe was taken to Bexar, where Santa Anna himself questioned him about Texas and its army. He eventually made his way to Sam Houston's camp at Gonzales and was later questioned at Groce's Retreat about what he had witnessed at the Alamo. Afterward, he was returned to the Travis estate — but on the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, Joe and an unidentified Mexican man escaped together.

A fifty-dollar reward notice for his return ran in the Telegraph and Texas Register for three months before it was discontinued on this date, August 26, 1837. Joe was last reported living in Austin in August 1875.

A witness to one of Texas's most defining battles, and a man who ultimately claimed his own freedom.

Source: Texas State Historical Association — Texas Day by Day
https://www.tshaonline.org/texas-day-by-day/entry/674

08/26/2026

Today the world lost one of the most beloved voices in American music — Dolly Parton has passed away at age 80, and we take comfort knowing she is now home with her Lord Jesus.

Dolly’s story began in a one-room cabin in the Tennessee hills, one of twelve children in a family she often described as “dirt poor.” From those humble beginnings, she rose to become one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters in history, an Emmy and Grammy winner, a movie and TV star, a theme park founder, and one of the most generous philanthropists this country has ever seen — her Imagination Library has put free books in the hands of children across the world for decades.

But beyond the accolades, Dolly was simply beloved. Her warmth, her wit, and her genuine kindness made millions of people feel like she was family, even if they’d never met her. She lost her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, last year, and by her family’s account, she passed peacefully, surrounded by the same love she spent her life giving to others.

Rest easy, Dolly. Thank you for the music, the generosity, and the joy you brought to so many. Until we meet again. 🎶💛

08/24/2026

Texas History Spotlight — August 24, 1946

79 years ago on this date, a decorated war hero traded his uniform for a seat in Congress, beginning a thirty-two-year career of public service.

Olin Teague was born in Woodward, Oklahoma, in 1910 and moved with his family to Arkansas as a child, where he earned the nickname "Tiger" playing high school football. He attended Texas A&M University, graduating in 1932, and worked at the College Station post office until 1940, when he enlisted for active duty in the Army and was commissioned as a first lieutenant.

Teague took part in the Allied landing at Normandy in 1944 and went on to become, after fellow Texan Audie Murphy, the most decorated U.S. combat soldier of World War II. He was discharged in 1946 with the rank of colonel and, that same year, won a special election to fill Texas's vacant sixth congressional district seat.

In Congress, Teague became known for championing veterans' issues and supporting the space program. He retired at the end of 1978 due to poor health, having suffered several strokes and the amputation of part of his left leg from war injuries. In 1980, the VA hospital in Temple was renamed in his honor. Teague died on January 23, 1981, and was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.

From the beaches of Normandy to three decades on Capitol Hill, Olin Teague spent his life in service to his country.

Source: Texas State Historical Association — Texas Day by Day
https://www.tshaonline.org/texas-day-by-day/entry/359

08/21/2026

Texas History Spotlight — August 21, 1968

58 years ago today, a young Texan gave his life defending his fellow soldiers in Vietnam, earning the nation’s highest military honor.

Staff Sgt. Marvin Young was a native of Alpine, Texas, a graduate of Permian Basin High School who had attended Odessa Junior College before enlisting in the Army in 1966. On August 21, 1968, he was leading a patrol with Company C, Fifth Infantry, Twenty-fifth Infantry Division, near Ben Cui, Vietnam, when a large North Vietnamese force attacked.

When the squad leader was killed, Young stepped up and assumed command. He repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to encourage and direct his men. Even after receiving orders to pull back, he chose to stay behind to help several of his men who couldn’t withdraw on their own. He suffered a critical head injury in the fighting — and still refused assistance, remaining in place to cover his men’s retreat. He was killed in the effort.

On April 7, 1970, President Richard Nixon presented Young’s parents with the Medal of Honor at the White House. Staff Sgt. Marvin Young is buried at Sunset Cemetery in Odessa, Texas.

A Texan who chose his men over his own safety, to the very end.

Source: Texas State Historical Association — Texas Day by Day
https://www.tshaonline.org/texas-day-by-day/entry/250