Texas Secretary of State

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The Texas Secretary of State is an elected position in the U.S. state of Texas. The secretary of state is appointed by the governor, with confirmation by the Senate. The secretary's duties include: serving as Chief Election Officer for Texas, assisting county election officials, ensuring the uniform application and interpretation of election laws throughout Texas. Additionally, the secretary publishes government rules and regulations and commissions notaries public. The secretary of state is the keeper of the state seal.

The current officeholder is Hope Andrade.

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Texas Secretary of State
P.O. Box 12887
Austin, Texas 78711-2887
Phone:512-463-5600

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