The Office of the Texas Secretary of State will be closed Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving.
As of Nov. 10, lobby hours for in-person business are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For candidate filings, please contact the Elections Division.
Election Notice:  Election Night Returns
Apostille/Authentication services now available by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Walk-in service available Mondays and Fridays. More Information

Welcome to Texas Elections

The Secretary of State is the chief election officer for the State of Texas. The Secretary of State’s Elections Division provides assistance and advice to election officials on the proper conduct of elections. This includes hosting seminars and elections schools, providing calendars, ballot certification, primary election funding, and legal interpretations of election laws to election officials. We also provide assistance to the general public on voter registration and other election issues through our 1-800 toll-free number, 1-800-252-VOTE (8683), and via the Internet.