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The Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) issued close to 200 birth certificates during its third annual Back-to-School Birth Certificate event on July 29. The program was created to help families obtain the necessary records to enroll their children in school, specifically helps working parents who cannot visit HCCO during regular business hours.

 “This time of year can be stressful for parents rushing to get everything they need for back-to-school,” said Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth. “Offering this service on a Saturday helps families cross one more thing off their to-do list.”

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This year, HCCO partnered with the Office of Harris County Precinct Two Commissioner Adrian Garcia, Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct Two, Place Two Judge Dolores Lozano, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia of the 29th District of Texas, State Representative Mary Ann Perez of District 144, Harris County Constable Precinct 2 Jerry Garcia, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults, Harris County Department of Education, Northwest Educational Center, Trinity Dental Centers, the Farah Law Group, and the Alpha Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. in partnership with Alpha Merit Group Educational Foundation, Inc. to offer free backpacks, school supplies, dental and haircut services, and more.

 “It was exciting to see families line up early to be one of the first 50 to get a complimentary birth certificate courtesy of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.,” added Clerk Hudspeth. “We are grateful for these partnerships and hope to continue offering community events like this one in the future.”

 HCCO also offers an online ordering system that allows people to securely purchase birth certificates. The online service is especially helpful for customers who do not live in Harris County or simply do not have time to visit one of HCCO’s 11 locations. For a list of other available online services, visit www.cclerk.hctx.net.