http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/index.shtml Latest news from the Texas Secretary of State en-us Copyright Office of the Texas Secretary of State webmaster@sos.state.tx.us webmaster@sos.state.tx.us Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade is reminding Texas voters they have until Friday, May 25 to vote early in the May 2012 Primary Elections. During the early voting period, registered voters may cast a ballot at any polling place in their county of residence. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/052112.shtml Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade is alerting Texas voters that Early Voting for the May 2012 Primary Elections begins Monday morning, May 14. Early Voting will continue through May 25. Primary Election Day is Monday, May 29th. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/051112.shtml Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade is reminding Texans to register to vote by Monday, April 30th so they can vote in the May 29th Republican and Democratic Primary Elections. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/042312.shtml Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade today is reminding voters the May 12 Uniform Election is for local elections only, there is no statewide proposition on the ballot. Recently, questions about a statewide constitutional amendment election involving the homestead property tax exemption have arisen as the result of a bogus email in circulation highlighting the false information. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/041112.shtml Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:00 GMT Secretary Andrade today announced a new voter education effort, the “Make Your Mark on Texas” program, aimed at answering questions about voting and the voting process for Texans in the 2012 election cycle. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/040412.shtml Wed, 4 Apr 2012 16:00 GMT The United States Department of Justice today refused to approve Senate Bill 14, passed by the Texas Legislature and signed into law in 2011 for the purpose of voter fraud prevention. SB 14 requires voters in Texas to provide certain government issued photo identification when voting to help ensure positive identification at the polls. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/031212.shtml Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:00 GMT As ordered by the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division, the 2012 Republican and Democratic Primary Elections will be held May 29, 2012. Per the Courts Order, the runoff for the May 29, 2012 Primary Election is scheduled for July 31, 2012. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/030112.shtml Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade today announced a new name and URL address for Texas voters' online voter registration and election information resource. The new name of the website is VoteTexas.gov. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/022712.shtml Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:00 GMT New Voter Registration Cards Delayed in Some Counties; Voter Registration Status Not Affected http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/022112.shtml Tues, 21 Feb 2012 14:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade spoke last week at the Midland Developers’ Forum, encouraging business owners, economic leaders and developers to choose the city of Midland for their next project. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/013012.shtml Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade spoke yesterday at the Plano Chamber of Commerce’s First Quarterly Luncheon Series, Plano First. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/012612.shtml Fri, 26 Jan 2012 15:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade spoke at the grand opening of the ITT Technical Institute in Waco yesterday. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/012512.shtml Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade spoke to Leadership Garland last week, with more than 400 business and community leaders in attendance. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/121611.shtml Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:37 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade addressed local election officials from cities, schools and other political subdivisions Thursday at the 23rd Annual Election Seminar in Austin. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/120511.shtml Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade, along with Julie Straus, wife of Speaker Joe Straus, Texas House of Representatives, and Patsy Spaw, Secretary of the Texas Senate, today received the official 2011 Capitol Christmas trees. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/112811.shtml Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade was the keynote speaker at the East Texas Economic Development Summit hosted by the Texas Forest Country Partnership. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/111711.shtml Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade visited Bowie High School in Austin on Nov. 3 to speak to members of the Bowie High School Young Latino Leaders and other students and staff. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/110311.shtml Tues, 15 Nov 2011 15:00 GMT Secretary of State Esperanza “Hope” Andrade is urging all registered voters in Texas to vote Tuesday, Nov. 8, in the Texas Constitutional Amendment election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/110711.shtml Mon, 7 Nov 2011 14:30 GMT Secretary of State Esperanza “Hope” Andrade is reminding all registered voters in Texas that they can vote early in the Nov. 8, 2011, Constitutional Amendment election. There is one week remaining in the early voting period that runs through Friday, Nov. 4. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/102811.shtml Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:30 GMT Secretary of State Esperanza Hope Andrade announced early voting for the Nov. 8, 2011, Constitutional Amendment election begins Monday, Oct. 24 and runs through Friday, Nov. 4. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/102111.shtml Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:30 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade today spoke at the Fourth Annual Hispanic Achievers Awards given by the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce’s Hispanic Business Alliance. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/101311.shtml Thurs, 13 Oct 2011 11:30:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade attended a reception September 20th welcoming Chinese Consul General Xu Erwen as part of the 62nd anniversary celebration of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/100311.shtml Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade visited San Patricio County August 26th to discuss the positive impact a new TPCO America project will have on Texas. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/092711.shtml Tues, 27 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade visited the Coastal Bend region August 26th to speak to the Corpus Christi Small Business Forum. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/092211.shtml Thurs, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT Secretary Andrade draws for the ballot order of the constitutional amendments for the November 8th election. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/071311.shtml Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:00:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade administered the oath of office to members of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature (TSHL) on Tuesday. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/071211-tshl.shtml Tues, 12 Jul 2011 14:30:00 GMT The ballot order for ten proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution will be determined through a random drawing conducted by Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/071211.shtml Tues, 12 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT The Taylor Economic Development Council welcomed Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade to their June 29th economic summit, where she spoke about the state’s positive business climate. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/063011.shtml Thurs, 30 Jun 2011 15:20:00 GMT Secretary Andrade tours Pearland ISD’s Career and Technical Education labs with representatives from Pearland ISD and the Northern Brazoria County Education Alliance. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/062411.shtml Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT Recipients of this year’s Girl Scouts Gold Award were congratulated in the House Chamber of the State Capitol by Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/061311.shtml Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade joined the Baytown Chamber of Commerce in welcoming a new Tapco Enpro facility Monday. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/051611.shtml Tues, 17 May 2011 17:48:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade gave the opening remarks at the second annual Hispanic Marketing Symposium on May 10. The symposium brought together advertising and marketing professionals to learn about reaching the Hispanic market in Central Texas. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/051011.shtml Tues, 10 May 2011 16:00:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade spoke at a press conference on May 5 announcing a donation to Dress for Success from the Walmart Foundation. The money will launch the Dress for Success Going Places Network program. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/050511.shtml Thurs, 05 May 2011 11:00:00 GMT Early voting has begun for May 14 local elections across Texas. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/050211.shtml Mon, 02 May 2011 11:00:00 GMT May 14 is the first uniform election date in 2011. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/042111.shtml Thurs, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT The deadline for Texans to register to vote in the May election is Thursday, April 14, according to Secretary of State Hope Andrade. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/040111.shtml Fri, 1 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade welcomed a new Caterpillar facility to Waco, highlighting the importance of Texas being a business-friendly state with communities that foster job growth. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/032811.shtml Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMT March 15 first day to apply for ballot by mail. Applications for a ballot by mail must be received by May 6 by the early voting clerk in the county where a person is registered to vote. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/031611.shtml Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:00:00 GMT SEGUIN – Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade stressed the importance of small business and education in her visit to the Seguin Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 24 at the organization’s annual banquet. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2011/022411.shtml Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:45:00 GMT AUSTIN – Results of a recount by Travis County in the race for House District 48 released by the Texas Secretary of State's office show Donna Howard received the most votes in the three candidate race. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2010/120610.shtml Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:50:00 GMT AUSTIN – Results of a recount by six counties in the race for U.S. Representative District 27 were released today by the Texas Secretary of State’s office, showing Blake Farenthold received the most votes in the three candidate race. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2010/112910.shtml Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:57:00 GMT Voting is one of the most important acts you can perform as a citizen. With early voting, Texans have 12 days to vote instead of only 12 hours on Election Day. Voting early means you can avoid long lines at the polls on November 2. My office is working with county officials throughout the state to ensure that every election is fair and credible, and that every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast a ballot. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2010/101810.shtml Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:07:00 GMT While Texans will go to the polls on Nov. 2 to decide who will represent them in many federal, state, district and local offices, there are no statewide propositions on the ballot that day, according to Secretary of State Hope Andrade. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2010/101810-no-props.shtml Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:07:00 GMT A quick look at important dates and information about voter registration and early voting. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2010/090710.shtml Tues, 7 Sep 2010 15:14:00 GMT Secretary of State Hope Andrade joined representatives of the 2010 Census at the Capitol on March 12 to promote the importance of a complete count of all Texas residents. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2010/031510.shtml Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:30:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade is scheduled to recognize three long-time local businesses today to thank them for their contributions to the Texas economy. Joined by members of the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, Andrade plans to visit RAM Aircraft, LP, Central Texas Ironworks, and Englander Container and Display. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2010/020810.shtml Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:05:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Esperanza Hope Andrade is reminding Texans that February 1 is the deadline to register to vote in the 2010 Primary Elections. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2010/010810.shtml Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT Secretary Andrade visited North Texas earlier this week to highlight several longtime Texas businesses for their contributions to the state's economy. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2009/111809.shtml Thurs, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT The 2010 Candidate’s Guide to the primary and general election is now available online, according to Secretary of State Hope Andrade. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2009/112009.shtml Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT Early voting runs through Friday, Oct. 30 for the Nov. 3 Constitutional Amendment Election. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2009/102009-earlyvoting.shtml Tues, 20 Oct 2009 16:50:00 GMT Secretary of State Hope Andrade is reminding Texans that the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 Constitutional Amendment election is Monday, Oct. 5. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2009/091409.shtml Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT The ballot order for 11 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution was determined today through a random drawing by Secretary of State Hope Andrade http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2009/072809.shtml Tues, 28 Jul 2009 12:20:00 GMT Living in Texas means experiencing some of the very best the world has to offer. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2009/063009-ed.shtml Tues, 28 Jul 2009 12:20:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade today helped showcase 24 Mexican technology companies intending to open their U.S. headquarters in Texas. Andrade welcomed company officials who plan on investing in Texas through the TechBA Austin program, an initiative hosted at the IC2 Institute’s Global Commercialization Group at the University of Texas at Austin. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2009/060909.shtml Tues, 09 Jun 2009 16:40:00 GMT Secretary of State Hope Andrade says the Texas job market for college graduates remains stronger than employment options for graduates in other states. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2009/051809.shtml Mon, 18 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT Early voting for the May 9 election is underway through Tuesday, May 5, according to Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2009/042709.shtml Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:30:00 GMT Election officials from 10 counties are participating in a new initiative established by Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade to improve key forms used by voters, candidates and local officials during the election process. Participating counties include: Bexar, Brazoria, Denton, El Paso, Hidalgo, Montgomery, Potter, Smith, Tarrant and Travis County. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2009/041509.shtml Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMT Local, not statewide issues on the May 9 ballot http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2009/032609.shtml Thurs, 26 Mar 2009 09:55:00 GMT Secretary Andrade encourages Texans to register to vote http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2009/031309.shtml Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:30:00 GMT Secretary Andrade lauds state's economic development efforts http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2009/013009.shtml Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT Secretary Andrade's Remarks to the Texas House of Representatives http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2009/speeches/011309.shtml Fri, 13 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT Secretary Andrade Thanks County Election Officials http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2009/010909.shtml Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:28:00 GMT Secretary Andrade predicts 68 percent voter turnout statewide http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2008/110308.shtml Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT Texas Has 13.5 Million Registered Voters http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2008/102808.shtml Tues, 28 Oct 2008 16:45:00 GMT Secretary Andrade Encourages Texans to Vote Early http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2008/101708.shtml Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:27:00 GMT Secretary Andrade Reminds Texans to Register to Vote http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2008/093008.shtml Tues, 30 Sep 2008 16:30:00 GMT San Antonio Entrepreneur Hope Andrade Sworn in as Texas Secretary of State http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2008/091808.shtml Thurs, 18 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT Secretary Andrade Honors Texas’ Heroes with 2008 Star of Texas Awards http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2008/091108.shtml Thurs, 11 Sep 2008 17:01:00 GMT Texas Officials Celebrate Armed Forces Voters Week http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2008/090208.shtml Tues, 2 Sep 2008 16:20:00 GMT Secretary Andrade Names Sepehri as General Counsel http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2008/082608.shtml Tues, 26 Aug 2008 16:49:00 GMT Secretary Andrade Joins ACCION Texas and Citi to Announce Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Small Businesses http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2008/081908.shtml Tues, 19 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT Secretary Andrade Celebrates Operation Lone Star http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2008/080608.shtml Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:35:00 GMT Governor Rick Perry names Esperanza "Hope" Andrade of San Antonio Texas’ 107th Secretary of State. http://www.governor.state.tx.us/divisions/press/pressreleases/PressRelease.2008-07-23.2437 Thur, 24 Jul 2008 13:40:00 GMT