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SOS Map and Driving Directions to the Texas Secretary of State Office

Secretary of State Map

Driving Directions

Coming from the North

Drive South on IH-35
Take exit 234C towards 6th - 12th Sts
Take a right on 11^th street
The Office of the Secretary of State is located on the south east corner of 11th and Brazos Streets (directly across from the Capitol Visitors Center) in the Rudder Building.

Coming from the South

Drive north on IH-35
Take exit 234C towards 6th - 12th Sts.
Turn left onto 8^th Street and drive under the overpass
Head west on 8^th Street until you approach Brazos Street
Take a right on Brazos Street
Drive north to 11^th Street
The Office of the Secretary of State is located on the south east corner of 11th and Brazos Streets (directly across from the Capitol Visitors Center) in the Rudder Building.

Garage Parking

A parking facility has been provided for your convenience at 1201 San Jacinto just across the street from the Texas State Library and Archives. This 3-story garage provides convenient, free and low-cost parking for visitors to the Capitol Complex and downtown Austin.
Exiting the garage on San Jacinto St. turn left and walk south to 11th Street. Turn right (west) and proceed one block to Brazos St.