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Dave Muehlhaeusler earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical design technology from Oklahoma State University.

Municipal elections in Dallas County, Texas (2026) - Ballotpedia

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Dave is a retired engineer. He worked for Luminator Technology Group, Techlight, Multicam, CEW Lighting, and Greenlee Lighting.

Dave Muehlhaeusler's campaign for Dallas County District Clerk is his first entry into politics.

Dave's campaign for Dallas County District Clerk is his first entry into politics.

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Intends to make sure our court records are accurately recorded and processed immediately.

- Intends to make sure our court records are accurately recorded and processed immediately.

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Dave Muehlhaeusler's campaign for Dallas County district clerk is his first time running for public office.

Dave Muehlhaeusler's campaign for Dallas district clerk is his first time running for public office.

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- Serves as clerk and custodian of all records for district courts. Supports attorney general and child protective services courts.
- Indexes and secures all court records and verdicts, collects filing fees, and handles funds held in litigation and money awarded to minors. Also manages court registry funds and may process passport applications.
- Fulfills requests from attorneys or via court order to issue documents, collecting fees and distributing them to state and local agencies monthly.
- Gathers data and reports to various agencies to assist county, state, and Texas Legislature in proper operation of courts, effectiveness of statues, and any need for changes.
- Often in courtroom, filing documents, administrating oaths to defendants, witnesses, and jurors, and assists judge in docket management. Coordinates jury panel selection process and acts as liaison between jurors, courts, and employers.
- District clerks are elected through partisan, county-wide elections to four-year terms. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a county resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for district clerks range from $35,236 to $207,952, set by the county’s Commissioners Court.

Preserves records for and serves as clerk in district courts.