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

Texas Business Law

The Corporations Section is responsible for the receipt, filing and permanent maintenance and retention of documents that create or affect business organizations and non-profit entities under the following Texas statutes:

In addition, the Section reviews state trade and service mark applications pursuant to Chapter 16, Business & Commerce Code.