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COVID-19 - As recommended precautions continue to increase for COVID-19, the James E. Rudder Building will be closed to visitors and customers beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The Office of the Secretary of State is committed to continuing to provide services to ensure business and public filings remain available 24/7 through our online business service, SOSDirect or use the new SOSUpload. Thank you in advance for your patience during this difficult time. Information on Testing Sites is now available.

WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM NOON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH THROUGH THE 27TH IN OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING DAY. HOLIDAY CLOSURE DETAILS

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Director of Communications
(512) 463-6116

Secretary of State Press Releases

October

Secretary Hughs Encourages Texans To Vote Early, Make Preparations To Cast A Ballot In November 3rd General Election (October 8, 2020)

September

Secretary Hughs Marks National Voter Registration Day, Urges All Eligible Texans To Register To Vote By October 5th (September 22, 2020)
Secretary Of State's Office Awards Contract To Bolster 2020 Census Efforts (September 16, 2020)
Secretary Hughs Announces “Ready. Check. Vote.” Statewide Grassroots Tour (September 10, 2020)

August

Secretary Hughs And League Of Women Voters Commemorate 100th Anniversary Of Ratification Of 19th Amendment And Highlight Women's Equality Day (August 26, 2020)

June

May

Secretary Of State's Office Releases Guidance On Recommended Health Protocols For Texas Election Officials And Voters (May 26, 2020)

April

Secretary Hughs Convenes Second Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting Of 2020 (April 17, 2020)

March

Texas Joins Electronic Registration Information Center (March 9, 2020)

February

Secretary Hughs Announces “Ready. Check. Vote.” Voter Education Initiative (February 24, 2020)

January

Secretary Hughs Reminds Texans To Register And Prepare To Vote (January 23, 2020)
Secretary Hughs Convenes First Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting Of 2020 (January 22, 2020)

Archived Press Releases