Jennifer Zarate is from Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelor s degree in human development and family studies from Texas Tech University. She is married, has a grown daughter, two rescue dogs, two rescue cats, and a flock of chickens.

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Jennifer Zarate has a bachelor's degree in human development and family studies from Texas Tech University. She is married with one child.

Jennifer has 30-plus years of legal experience.

Jennifer is currently the Ellis County District Clerk.

Believes "Ellis County needs to modernize the District Clerk’s office through streamlining processes, embracing smart technology, and delivering efficient and understanding service that truly reflects our conservative values.”

- Believes "Ellis County needs to modernize the District Clerk’s office through streamlining processes, embracing smart technology, and delivering efficient and understanding service that truly reflects our conservative values.”

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Jennifer Zarate

Jennifer is from Waxahachie, Texas. She attended Hillcrest High School. She has a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies from Texas Tech University. She also has postgraduate paralegal credentials from an American Bar Association certified program, where she graduated first in her class. She lives with her husband and their grown daughter in Waxahachie. She attends First Baptist Church in Maypearl.

Jennifer Zarate's campaign for Ellis County District Clerk is her first entry into politics.

Jennifer is from Dallas, Texas. She attended Hillcrest High School in Dallas. She has a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies from Texas Tech University. She completed post-graduate work in an American Bar Association certified paralegal program. She lives with her husband, Eric, in Maypearl. She attends First Baptist Maypearl.

Jennifer Zarate is currently a member of the Board of Directors for the Ellis Appraisal District. She was elected in 2024 and is currently serving her first term.

Jennifer Zarate is from Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University. She has lived in Ellis County for nearly two decades.

Jennifer's campaign for Ellis County district clerk is her first time running for public office.

Jennifer Zarate is from Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree in human development and family studies from Texas Tech University. She and her husband, Eric, have a grown daughter.

Jennifer Zarate's campaign for Ellis County district clerk is her first time running for public office.

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Tianta has called Midlothian home for more than two decades. She is a devoted single mother, soccer mom, and proud grandmother of six. She attends Life Church.

Tianta Schwartz is a mother and has six grandchildren. She attends Life Church.

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Tianta is a manager for County Court at Law 1. 

Tianta has worked with law firms for over 15 years and currently serves as the Manager for County Court at Law 1.

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Tianta's campaign for district clerk is her first run for public office. 

Plans to improve the court system's clearance rate to ensure the quick movement of cases and reduced jail time.

Believes in transparency, fairness, and care for the community.

Believes in prompt, accurate case processing without unnecessary delays.

- Plans to improve the court system's clearance rate to ensure the quick movement of cases and reduced jail time.
- Believes in transparency, fairness, and care for the community.
- Believes in prompt, accurate case processing without unnecessary delays.

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Tianta Schwartz

Tianta has nearly 20 years of experience in the legal system, including the last 7 years as a court coordinator.

Tianta Schwartz has lived in Midlothian for more than 20 years. She is a single mother and grandmother of six. She attends Life Church.

Tianta is a court coordinator for Ellis County.

Tianta Schwartz's campaign for Ellis District Clerk is her first entry into politics.

- 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.

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