Tex. Government Code § 51.202
This is the official text of Tex. Government Code § 51.202, part of Texas’s Government Code — covers the structure and operation of Texas state and local government.
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§ 51.202. CLERK PRO TEMPORE; DEPUTY CLERK.
Official statutory text
(a) A court of appeals, when necessary, may appoint a clerk pro tempore.
(b) With the approval of the court, the clerk may appoint deputy clerks as provided by legislative appropriation. A deputy clerk must give a bond to the clerk, conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of office.
(b) With the approval of the court, the clerk may appoint deputy clerks as provided by legislative appropriation. A deputy clerk must give a bond to the clerk, conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of office.
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