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Official account for the Office of the Texas Secretary of State. For voting information, visit VoteTexas.gov 🗳️

The Secretary of State is one of six state officials named by the Texas Constitution to form the Executive Department of the State. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with confirmation by the 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 interpretati

on 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 attestor to the Governor's signature on official documents. In addition, the Secretary serves as senior advisor and liaison to the Governor for Texas Border and Mexican Affairs, and serves as Chief International Protocol Officer for Texas.

09/05/2026

Secretary of State Robert Howden joined the VoteTexas booth on Bevo Blvd to help football fans learn how to vote with confidence this November.

If you did not get the chance to visit us at the game, visit VoteTexas.gov to find important election dates and deadlines for the upcoming election.

09/03/2026

The Office of the Texas Secretary of State will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday.

09/01/2026

Happy National Voter Registration Month! Make sure you are ready for the upcoming November 3 Election by double-checking that your voter registration information is accurate and up to date at VoteTexas.gov. Here, you can also learn how to register to vote ahead of the October 5 deadline.

08/31/2026

Last week, the Office of the Texas Secretary of State made history by hosting its first-ever apostille pop-up in Houston. More than 100 Texans authenticated their documents so that they could be recognized internationally. Thank you to our team for making this event such a success.

08/29/2026

Voter registration on the suspense list? You can still vote.
If your voter registration is marked as “suspense,” it just means your address may need to be updated or confirmed. It does not mean you are ineligible.
Check your status, update your information, and head to the polls with confidence. Visit VoteTexas.gov to learn more.

The designation doesn’t mean a voter is ineligible. Here’s how to check your registration and make sure you’re ready to vote.

08/28/2026

The Brazil-Texas Chamber of Commerce welcomed Secretary of State Robert Howden to Houston to deliver keynote remarks during their anniversary reception. Secretary Howden spoke about the importance of keeping Texas' economy strong and continuing to strengthen ties between Brazil and Texas.

Congratulations on 25 years, Brazil-Texas Chamber of Commerce! 🇧🇷

08/26/2026

Today marks the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920. To honor this milestone, we are spotlighting Jane McCallum, former Texas Secretary of State and suffragist leader. Both before and during her tenure, Secretary McCallum broke barriers and paved the way for women's roles in government.

Address

400 W 15th Street
Austin, TX
78701

Telephone

+15124635586

Website

http://www.sos.texas.gov/

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