Austin Texas Secretary of State

State
Texas
County
Travis
City
Austin
Postal Code
78704
Location
1100 South Congress Avenue
Phone
512-463-5770
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

The Austin Texas Secretary of State, Texas, is one of the six members of the state’s executive branch in the United States. The other five offices are the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor’s office, Comptroller of Public Accounts office, Commissioner of the Office of General Land, and Attorney General’s office.

The Texas Constitution states that the Governor makes the secretary’s appointment which the Texas Senate must confirm.

The officeholder serves as the top elections officer, the state and international protocol officer, and the Governor’s contact on Mexican and border issues.

The Office of Austin Texas Secretary of State performs major functions and is bound with a few responsibilities. Ideally, Austin Texas Secretary of State acts as the:

  • The custodian of the Texas State Seal.
  • Administer of the Texas Election Code.
  • Maintaining public records.
  • Appoints the public notaries public.
  • Publishes government rules and regulations.

The Austin Texas Secretary of State’s offices are located at 1100 South Congress Avenue, Austin Texas 78704.

The main building is responsible for business and public filings, statutory papers, administrative code open meetings, and the Uniform Commercial Code

The office hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. However, interested parties may inquire about additional information by calling the office at 512-463-5770. You may also visit Austin Texas Secretary of State’s Office official website for further details.

Directions

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