Constitutional Duties of The Office
The Secretary of State is named in the Texas Constitution as one of the six officers along with the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Commissioner of the General Land Office, and Attorney General, who together make up the Executive Department. Of these offices all are elected by the voters in statewide elections, except the Secretary of State who is nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.
The Secretary of State is charged with administering the Texas Election Code, maintaining public filings and is keeper of the State Seal of Texas.
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