Office of the Texas Secretary of State

Office of the Texas Secretary of State

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Official account for the Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson. 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

06/02/2026

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced her plans to depart the agency effective Friday, July 17.

“It has been an honor to serve the people of Texas in this role,” Secretary Nelson said. “My time as Secretary came at an important moment for Texas, and I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish as an agency in under four years.”

Learn more about achievements of the Office of the Texas Secretary of State during Secretary Nelson's tenure in the full press release here: bit.ly/4x5xLnk

06/02/2026

Texas is moving at the speed of business. You can now receive same-day and next-day turnaround times with Texas Express, the state’s official expedited business filings service.

05/27/2026

Secretary of State Jane Nelson is at election central monitoring the primary runoff election returns. Another successful election is complete because of the poll workers, county election officials and the elections team at the Office of the Secretary of State who kept this election secure.

After voting locations close today, election results will begin to be posted here: bit.ly/4qLmLZa

05/25/2026

The Office of the Texas Secretary of State honors those who lost their lives serving our nation. Texas remembers those who gave everything for our freedom.

05/22/2026

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today reminded eligible voters that Election Day for primary runoff elections is Tuesday, May 26, and encouraged Texans to prepare for the polls.

05/21/2026

The Office of the Texas Secretary of State will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. SOS Direct and SOS Upload will remain available.

05/20/2026

The Office of the Texas Secretary of State takes pride in Texas' business economy. With Texas Express, you can now receive expedited service for critical filings.

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400 W 15th Street
Austin, TX
78701