Lucy Adame-Clark was first elected Bexar County Clerk in 2018. She started her career in the Sheriff’s Office where she worked as a latent print examiner, and later in the Criminal Investigation Division.
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1. Please tell voters about yourself.
I’m a native of Bexar County bringing over 29 years of government experience; 22 years with the Sheriff’s Office and 7 years as your elected County Clerk. I started as a Clerk I, promoted to criminal warrants and Forensic Latent Examiner where I testified in high-profile cases.
I worked under five Sheriffs and gained experience in every phase of the criminal justice system. With a full understanding of how courts function from beginning to end, I have upheld transparency and integrity of official records.
In 2018, we made history when I was elected County Clerk – first Latina and first woman elected since 1836.
My education includes Paralegal Studies, Certificate of Public Leadership from Pepperdine University through iGO, advanced training through Texas Department of Public Safety, FBI, and over 450 hours with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. I have extensive training in cybersecurity, records management, CDCAT and continued certifications.
2. Please describe the relevant work experience you bring to this job, and how you would approach the role.
I’ve been trained and certified to work with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) systems since 1997. This institutional knowledge—combined with a deep understanding of internal systems and external coordination with local police departments, county sheriff’s offices, the Texas DPS, and the FBI—allowed me, within four months of taking office in 2019, to bring a judicial records automation request before Commissioners Court.
My background includes error resolution, identity theft investigations, wrongful incarceration cases, and the identification of John and Jane Doe’s in collaboration with the Medical Examiner’s Office, University Hospital, TXDPS, the FBI, and Homeland Security. This work reinforced my commitment to accuracy, accountability, integrity and public trust of the records.
I’ll continue to innovate and modernize the County Clerk’s Office by expanding satellite offices, expanding the Records on the Run program into more unincorporated communities, and developing new technology as legislation evolves. In just seven years, we’ve completed 45 projects, and remain committed to building on that progress by working closely with our internal IT team.
In 2026-2027, we are developing our second satellite office, deploying five self-service kiosks with access beyond normal business hours, and launching electronic certification —ensuring greater accessibility, efficiency, and service for all residents.
3. Why did you decide to seek this office? And why did you decide to run under the party affiliation that you chose?
I first ran for County Clerk in 2019 and am seeking re-election because service is in my DNA. I’ve been a community advocate for over 30 years.
I was raised to serve and speak up for the voiceless and vulnerable, educators, blue-collar workers, and families like my own who were farm workers and pecan shellers. My mother has been a community leader for over 50 years, and my father served as a United States Marine in the 1950s/1960s. Strengthening our community has been my calling; serving the city, county and state alongside others.
What ultimately led me to run for office was working a case involving the sexual assault of a two-year-old child that took years to move through the court system. I committed then to becoming the Clerk who fixed that process. Because of my education, training, and institutional knowledge, we automated that system within our first year in office to better serve and protect our community.
My family includes both Democrats and Republicans, but we’re united in the belief that voting matters. I was raised in a democratic society shaped by the experience of an underserved community, and that perspective continues to guide my work in democratic politics. nsibly.
4. How would you (or how do you, if already elected) solicit input and feedback from constituents?
I and the office actively engage members of our entire community; including residents, business owners, attorneys, faith leaders, the homeless community, corporate and nonprofit organizations, schools and homeschool families, universities, public health partners, and community advocates. My office and I also collaborate closely with Mayors and council members from all 26 cities in Bexar County, leaders from neighboring counties, and fellow county officials to ensure we collectively serve the public.
Our outreach includes strong digital engagement and grassroots efforts to reach underserved populations, seniors, veterans, VFW and American Legion members, and rural communities within urban areas. We prioritize accessibility and inclusion in every effort. We provide training sessions to the community on how to search our public portal to access public records. We listen to the needs of the community because it is always an opportunity to enhance the services we offer across Bexar County.
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