Secretary Of State Of Texas
The Secretary of State of Texas is one of six state officials designated by the Texas Constitution to form the executive department of that U.S. state. The Secretary of State is appointed by the Governor, with confirmation by the Texas Senate, and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Secretary serves as Chief Election Officer for Texas, assisting county election officials and ensuring the uniform application and interpretation of election laws throughout Texas. The Office of the Secretary of State also provides a repository for official and business and commercial records required to be filed with the Office. The Secretary publishes government rules and regulations and commissions notaries public. The Secretary also serves as keeper of the state seal and attests to the Governor's signature on official documents.
The first Secretary of the Republic of Texas was Stephen F. Austin. Secretary of State Hope Andrade announced her resignation Nov. 20, 2012, to be effective Nov. 23. Governor Rick Perry appointed John Steen as Secretary of State effective November 27, 2012.
The main Secretary of State offices are located at the James Earl Rudder State Office Building at 1019 Brazos Street in Austin; the main building handles business and public filings, statutory documents, Texas Administrative Code open meetings, and the UCC Texas Register. The SOS elections office resides on the third floor of the Thomas Jefferson Rusk State Office Building at 208 East 10th Street. The executive offices reside in Room 1E.8 in the Texas State Capitol.
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