https://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.texas.gov webmaster@sos.texas.gov Tues 24, February 20:00 GMT As early voting continues across Texas for the March 3 Primary Election, Secretary of State Jane Nelson today provided an update on voter participation and encouraged Texans to rely on official election information as Election Day approaches https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2026/022426.shtml Tues 24, February 20:00 GMT Today, at the start of early voting, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Texas has 18,657,9180 registered voters for the March 3 Primary Election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2026/021726.shtml Tues 17, February 20:00 GMT With early voting for the March 3 Texas primary election beginning Tuesday, February 17, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson encourages voters to review official election information in advance so they can arrive at the polls prepared and confident https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2026/021226.shtml Thur 12, February 20:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that mail ballot applications for the March 3 Primary must be received by early voting clerks on or before Feb. 20 https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2026/021126.shtml Wed 11, February 20:00 GMT The deadline to register for the March 3 Primary Election is Monday, Feb. 2. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2026/012926.shtml Thur 28, January 20:00 GMT The Office of the Texas Secretary of State will temporarily relocate beginning Jan. 12, 2026, to accommodate renovations to the historic James Earl Rudder Building. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/121725.shtml Thur 18, December 20:00 GMT The Office of the Texas Secretary of State today notified Harris County that a complaint was received which could trigger state oversight following an investigation. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/112525.shtml Tues 25, November 20:00 GMT Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced that Texas has exceeded 3 million registered businesses — a record high that marks a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing economic growth. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/110525.shtml Thur 6, November 20:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans to prepare for the Nov. 4 Election in Texas. Eligible voters will weigh in on 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/103125.shtml Fri 31, October 18:30 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today issued the following statement relating to the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of provisions in the Texas Election Code governing primaries. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/103025.shtml Thur 30, October 20:33 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today released early voting numbers for the first week of early voting ahead of the Nov. 4 Election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/102925.shtml Wed 29, October 12:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced that her office has completed a full comparison of the state’s voter registration list against citizenship data in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ SAVE database. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/102025.shtml Mon 20, October 12:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that in-person, early voting starts Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31 for the Nov. 4 Election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/101725.shtml Fri 17, October 18:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today reminded all eligible Texans that Monday, Oct. 6, is the last day to register to vote in time for the upcoming Nov. 4 Election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/100625.shtml Fri 3, October 14:00 GMT The Texas Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC), chaired by Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, convened today in Austin. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/081225.shtml Tues 12, August 14:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that beginning August 5, her office will offer apostille and authentication services by appointment on Tuesdays and Fridays. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/072325.shtml Wed 23, July 14:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today drew the ballot order for the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/062525.shtml Mon 25, June 12:00 GMT Drawing for the ballot order of amendments to the Texas Constitution for the Nov. 4 Election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/062325.shtml Mon 23, June 16:10 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced the launch of a new election security grant program to strengthen election integrity throughout the state. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/061825.shtml Wed 18, June 11:10 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today referred to the Office of Attorney General for investigation the names of 33 potential noncitizens who voted in the November 2024 General Election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/060525.shtml Wed 05, June 12:30 GMT Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced that Texas has 2,964,180 million active business entities. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/020425.shtml Tues 04, February 18:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson will today open proceedings in the Texas House of Representatives for the 89th Legislative Session at noon. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/011425.shtml Wed 15, January 18:30 GMT Tuesday, January 14, is the opening of the 89th Texas Legislative Session. Texas Secretary of State Nelson will preside over the organization of the House of Representatives and appoint temporary officers. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/010925.shtml Thur 9, January 15:30 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced that Texas begins the year with more than 2.9 million entities actively registered with the agency to conduct business in Texas. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2025/010125.shtml Thur 2, January 14:00 GMT Members of the Texas Electoral College today convened in accordance with federal law to cast 40 electoral votes for President Donald J. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance, reflecting the will of the Texas voters in the 2024 General Election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/121724.shtml Tues 17, December 14:45 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, who serves as Chair of the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC), led today’s meeting in Austin addressing key issues affecting Texas’ border trade infrastructure and economic growth. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/111224.shtml Tues 12, November 18:07 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced post-election audits for the November 5 election. Known as partial manual counts, these audits check the results of designated races through a hand-count process. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/110724.shtml Wed 7, November 18:07 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson shares important reminders for the November 5 election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/110524.shtml Tues Nov 5, November 18:07 GMT As Texans go to the polls for early voting ahead of the November 5 election, Secretary Nelson encourages voters to double-check their precinct numbers and candidate selections before casting a ballot. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/102324.shtml Wed 23, October 18:07 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson and Attorney General Ken Paxton are, as co-plaintiffs, seeking citizenship data from the federal government. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/102224-2.shtml Wed 23, October 9:56 GMT On the first day of early voting for the November 5 Election, Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminded Texans about some of the ways the state promotes election security. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/102124.shtml Monday 21, October 11:03 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that Texas has 18,623,931 registered voters ahead the November 5 election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/101924.shtml Monday 21, October 11:03 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that Oct. 7 is the deadline to register to vote in time for the November election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/100724.shtml Monday 7, September 13:20 GMT In honor of National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans there is still time to register to vote ahead of the November General Election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/091724.shtml Tue 17, September 11:00 GMT In a newly released advertisement, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that now is the time to make a plan to vote in the November 5 Election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/090924.shtml Mon 9, August 11:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation, convened a meeting of the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) this morning https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/082724.shtml Wed 28, August 09:21 GMT Secretary of State Jane Nelson today released election audits for the 2021-22 election cycle conducted in four selected counties. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/082324.shtml Fri 23, August 20:45 GMT Ahead of the November 2024 Election, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans of measures the state takes to stop noncitizen voting. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/081324.shtml Tues 13, August 09:45 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson kicked-off her fall voter education campaign by speaking today at the 42nd Annual Election Law Seminar in Austin. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/081224.shtml Mon 12, August 16:26 GMT Today, the Office of the Texas Secretary of State sent a letter to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding his application for a place on the Texas ballot for president. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/080824.shtml Thurs 8, August 17:26 GMT Today, on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson encourages interested Texans to engage with the election process by signing up to be a poll worker. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/080124.shtml Thurs 1, August 11:14 GMT Secretary of State Jane Nelson today issued an advisory on the urgent need to protect the privacy of Texas voters. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/041624.shtml Thurs 6, June 15:21 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson issued two official advisories today reminding county registrars of their duty to maintain accurate voter rolls and giving direction for removing ineligible individuals including non-citizens, felons and deceased voters. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/041624.shtml Tuesday 4, June 10:30 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson issued the following statement in response to questions about the protection of voter anonymity when it comes to the release of cast ballots following an election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/041624.shtml Wednesday 22, May 16:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation, convened a meeting of the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) in Brownsville this morning. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/041624.shtml Tuesday 16, April 14:00 GMT There have been recent and inaccurate reports about the voter registration process and ID requirements in Texas. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/040324.shtml Wedday 03, April 14:00 GMT Emphasizes Agency’s Commitment to Service https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/031524.shtml Fri 15, March 10:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson shared important reminders for Primary Election Day on March 5. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/030424.shtml Mon 4, March 12:30 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson took her voter education tour to the Rio Grande Valley, holding a press conference at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/022824.shtml wed 28, February 19:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson took her voter education tour to Laredo, speaking at the Webb County Elections Office. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/022824-2.shtml wed 28, February 19:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson took her 2024 voter education tour to El Paso today. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/022024-3.shtml Tues 21, February 19:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson took her 2024 voter education tour to El Paso today. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/022024-2.shtml Tues 20, February 17:00 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Texas has 17,948,242 million registered voters ahead of the March 5 primaries. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/022024.shtml Tues 20, February 17:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson took her 2024 voter education tour to Harris County today. The voter education tour helps ensure Texans know where to go for official voting information, including vote-by-mail requirements and the acceptable forms of photo ID voters can present at the polls. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/021324.shtml Tues 20, February 17:00 GMT Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced that Dave Nelson (no relation to the Secretary) will serve as Deputy Secretary of State beginning March 1, 2024. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/020824.shtml Thur 08, February 17:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson took her 2024 voter education tour to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex today, speaking at Texas Woman’s University in Denton and the Tarrant County Elections Center in Fort Worth. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/013024.shtml Wed 07, February 16:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that the deadline to register or update your registration in time for the primary election is Monday, February 5. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/013024.shtml Tues 30, January 19:24 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson delivered the opening keynote to the Texas Association of Elections Administrators today in Amarillo on the first day of her 2024 voter education tour. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/011024.shtml Wed 10, January 1:14 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson launched her 2024 voter education tour this morning at the Elections Office Warehouse in Lubbock. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2024/011024.shtml Wed 10, January 9:57 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminded Texans about important filing deadlines as the end of the year approaches. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/121923.shtml Tues 19, December 9:57 GMT Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation, convened a meeting of the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) in Austin this morning. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/111023.shtml Fri 10, Novemeber 4:22 GMT Based on statewide election night returns, the estimated voter turnout for Nov. 7 Constitutional Amendment Election is 14.4% of registered voters. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/110823.shtml Wed 08, Novemeber 4:13 GMT Election Day Reminder from the Secretary of State https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/110723.shtml Tues 07, Novemeber 11:58 GMT "Today, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson released preliminary findings from the audit of the November 2022 election in Harris County." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/101923.shtml Thur 19, October 16:00 GMT "Today, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminded Texans to prepare for the upcoming constitutional amendment election on November 7." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/091923.shtml Tuw 19, September 17:41 GMT "Beginning October 1, the Office of the Texas Secretary of State will update its current Apostille format to a universal Apostille/single certificate."" https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/091323.shtml Wed 13, September 13:41 GMT "Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation, convened a meeting of the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) in McAllen this morning. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/082323.shtml Wed 23, August 15:08 GMT "Effective September 1, lobby hours for the Office of the Texas Secretary of State, Rudder Building, will be 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/081523.shtml Tues 15 August 17:13 GMT "Today, the Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/080423.shtml Fri 4 August 18:00 GMT "The Texas Secretary of State’s office issued the following reminders about Saturday’s Uniform Election Day on May 6." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/050523.shtml Fri 5 May 11:00 GMT "Today, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson officially named Christina Adkins as director of the agency’s elections division." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/042623.shtml Wed 26 April 18:00 GMT "Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation, convened a meeting of the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) in Laredo yesterday." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/042123.shtml Fri 21 April 12:20 GMT "Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today reminded all eligible Texas voters to make sure they are registered to vote by Thursday, April 6th to vote in the May 6th local elections across the State of Texas." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/032223.shtml Wed 22 March 12:20 GMT "Today, the Texas Senate confirmed Jane Nelson to serve as the 115th Texas Secretary of State." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/031523.shtml Wed 15 March 11:53 GMT "Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced structural changes to the Texas Secretary of State's Elections Division." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/031023.shtml Fri 10 March 17:20 GMT "In her capacity as Border Commerce Coordinator for the State of Texas, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today convened the first Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2023 in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/020123.shtml Wed 01 February 13:50 GMT "Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today convened the 88th Texas Legislative Session on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives, becoming the first Texan to preside over the opening of both chambers of the Texas Legislature." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/011023.shtml Tue 10 January 13:50 GMT "Today, Governor Greg Abbott officially appointed Jane Nelson to serve as the 115th Texas Secretary of State. Upon the filing of her official appointment, Nelson issued the following statement:" https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2023/010523.shtml Thur 05 January 10:40 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today released a report on the second and final phase of the agency's full forensic audit of the 2020 General Election in four of Texas' largest counties" https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/121922.shtml Mon 19 December 10:25 GMT "Today, Texas Secretary of State John Scott announced that he will resign from office at the end of the year to return to his private legal practice." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/120522.shtml Mon 05 December 12:50 GMT "In Texas, results from Early Voting are submitted by Texas counties and reported first, shortly after polls close on Election Night." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/110722.shtml Mon 08 November 12:57 GMT "On the first day of Early Voting for the November 2022 General Election, Texas Secretary of State John Scott released the fourth and final episode of 'SOS 101,' a series of educational videos to inform Texas voters about the election process in Texas." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/102422.shtml Mon 24 October 12:00 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today convened the third Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2022 with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), along with public and private sector stakeholders from throughout the Texas-Mexico border region." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/101822.shtml Tue 18 October 21:20 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today released the third installment of 'SOS 101,' a series of educational videos on the voting process in Texas ahead of the November 8, 2022 General Election." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/101222.shtml Wed 12 October 15:00 GMT "This week, Texas Secretary of State John Scott hosted the first Texas Consular Corps Forum since 2018, convening foreign diplomats representing Texas' international partners to participate in discussions with government, higher education and private sector leaders in Austin. " https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/100522.shtml Tue 05 October 17:00 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today released the second installment of 'SOS 101,' a series of videos educating voters about election administration in Texas ahead of the November 8, 2022 General Election." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/092322.shtml Fri 23 September 12:00 GMT "On National Voter Registration Day, Texas Secretary of State John Scott held a press conference at the Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center in East Austin to highlight the office's “VoteReady” voter education campaign." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/092022.shtml Tues 20 September 15:45 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today encouraged interested Texans to get involved with the election process at the local level by learning how to become a poll worker for the upcoming November 8 General Election." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/091422.shtml Wed 14 September 12:10 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today released the first installment of 'SOS 101,' a series of videos educating voters about election administration in Texas ahead of the November 8, 2022 General Election." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/090822.shtml Thur 09 September 11:00 GMT "Today, Texas Secretary of State John Scott announced a new poll watcher training program that allows interested Texans to become certified as poll watchers for the upcoming November 8, 2022 General Election." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/090122.shtml Thur 01 September 10:00 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today convened the second Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2022 in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/081122.shtml Thur 11 August 11:30 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today convened the second Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2022 in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/071922.shtml Tues 19 July 16:00 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today reminded Texas voters of upcoming deadlines and key dates for the upcoming Constitutional Amendment and Local Elections on May 7th, as well as the Primary Runoff Elections on May 24th." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/051322.shtml Fri 13 May 12:02 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today reminded Texas voters of upcoming deadlines and key dates for the upcoming Constitutional Amendment and Local Elections on May 7th, as well as the Primary Runoff Elections on May 24th." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/041922.shtml Tues 19 April 14:00 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today is reminding all eligible Texas voters who have not already done so to register to vote by Thursday, April 7 to vote in the May 7 statewide Constitutional Amendment election, as well as local elections for municipalities, school districts and other local entities holding elections." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/033122.shtml Thur 31 March 11:15 GMT "Under Texas law, all Texas counties are required to report early and Election Day results within 24 hours of polls closing on Election Night. " https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/030122.shtml Wed 02 March 9:00 GMT "Tomorrow, March 1, 2022, Texas will hold the first in the nation Primary Election of the 2022 Election Cycle." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/022822.shtml Mon, 28 February 13:00 GMT "In his capacity as Border Commerce Coordinator for the State of Texas, Texas Secretary of State John Scott today convened the first Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2022 in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/022422.shtml Thur, 24 February 15:30 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today released a message to Texans eligible to vote by mail, providing step-by-step instructions on new identification requirements for mail-in ballot materials. " https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/021622.shtml Wed, 16 February 10:40 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today urged all eligible Texas voters to prepare to vote in the March 1 Primary Election by visiting www.votetexas.gov (available in Spanish) to learn how they can cast a ballot during the Early Voting period or on Election Day. " https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/020722.shtml Mon, 7 February 13:20 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today provided an update to all eligible Texas voters wishing to register to vote for the March 1 Primary Election:" https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/012022.shtml Thur, 20 January 17:40 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today is encouraging all eligible Texas voters planning to vote in the March 1st Primary Election to make sure they are registered to vote by January 31st." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/011722.shtml Mon, 17 January 22:40 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today issued the following statement after the Travis County Clerk's office announced yesterday that it had rejected an unusually large percentage of applications for a ballot by mail for the March 1 Primary Election:" https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/011422.shtml Fri, 14 January 2:25 GMT "Secretary of State John Scott today reminded all eligible Texas voters to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of the January 31st voter registration deadline for the March 1, 2022 Primary Elections in Texas." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/011022.shtml Mon, 10 January 3:42 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today released a progress report upon conclusion of Phase 1 of the state's full forensic audit of the 2020 General Election. The report outlines initial findings regarding the security and integrity of Texas' election systems in Collin, Dallas, Harris and Tarrant counties." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2021/123121.shtml Fri, 31 December 11:58 GMT "The Texas Secretary of State's office today issued an exhaustive document request of publicly available election materials from Collin, Dallas, Harris and Tarrant counties as part of the office's Full Forensic Audit of the November 2020 General Election." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2021/121021.shtml Fri, 10 December 17:39 GMT "Writing in the Houston Chronicle yesterday, Texas Secretary of State John Scott explained the need for the full forensic audit of the 2020 General Election currently underway, highlighting that the ultimate goal of the audit is to restore Texas voters' trust in our state's election systems." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2021/112221.shtml Mon, 22 November 1:30 GMT "Today, the filing period for the 2022 Texas Primary Elections officially opened, allowing candidates to file with their respective party chairs for a place on the March 1, 2022 primary ballot." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2021/111321.shtml Mon, 15 November 18:04 GMT "The Texas Secretary of State's office is working to ensure the integrity of the ballot counting process in Harris County for the November 2 elections." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2021/110321.shtml Wed, 3 November 15:40 GMT "Texas Secretary of State John Scott today visited with Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet, Dallas County Elections Administrator Michael Scarpello and Tarrant County Elections Administrator Heider Garcia ahead of Election Day to discuss election administration and the full forensic audit now underway to enhance voters' confidence in the integrity of Texas' elections." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2021/092321.shtml Fri, 29 October 15:48 GMT "Under existing Texas laws, the Secretary of State has the authority to conduct a full and comprehensive forensic audit of any election and has already begun the process in Texas’ two largest Democrat counties and two largest Republican counties" https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2021/092321.shtml Thur, 23 September 20:46 GMT "Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza today drew the ballot order for the eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the November 2nd ballot." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2021/072921.shtml Thur, 29 July 15:44 GMT "Following nearly two years of service to the people of Texas, Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs notified Governor Greg Abbott of her departure from office, effective May 31, 2021." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2021/052121.shtml Fri, 21 May 17:00 GMT "Texas Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs earlier this week traveled to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) to meet with public officials, economic development organizations, community leaders, and international partners to strengthen relationships with stakeholders throughout the border region." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2021/043021.shtml Fri, 30 April 9:00 GMT "Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today encouraged all eligible Texas voters to take advantage of the early voting period ahead of the May 1st election, which begins on Monday, April 19th and ends on Tuesday, April 27th." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2021/041421.shtml Wed, 14 April 8:45 GMT "Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today issued the following statement after TxDOT's Transportation Commission voted to approve the Border Transportation Master Plan (BTMP)." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2021/032521.shtml Thur, 25 March 8:45 GMT "Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today reminded eligible Texas voters of the upcoming April 1st voter registration deadline for the May 1st election." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2021/032321.shtml Tues, 23 March 8:45 GMT "Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today convened the 87th Legislature's regular session, presiding over the opening ceremonies for the Texas House of Representatives and conducting the election of the new Speaker of the House, Representative Dade Phelan." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2021/011221.shtml Tues, 12 January 3:45 GMT "Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today convened the meeting of presidential Electors at the State Capitol following the November 3rd general election. " https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/121420.shtml Mon, 14 December 6:08 GMT "Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today presented to the Texas Transportation Commission the Border Transportation Master Plan (BTMP)." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/121120.shtml Fri, 11 December 9:00 GMT "TFollowing the November 3rd general election, Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today issued the following statement:" https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/113020.shtml Mon, 20 November 9:00 GMT "Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today encouraged all eligible Texas voters to take advantage of the extended early voting period ahead of the November 3rd general election, which begins on Tuesday, October 13th and ends on Friday, October 30th." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/100820.shtml Thur, 08 October 9:00 GMT "Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today invited all eligible Texans to celebrate and participate in National Voter Registration Day by ensuring they are registered to vote ahead of the October 5th voter registration deadline for the November 3rd election." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/092220.shtml Tues, 22 September 9:00 GMT "The Office of the Texas Secretary of State today announced it has awarded a contract to The Atkins Group of San Antonio to bolster the State of Texas' 2020 Census response efforts and ensure an accurate count of all Texans." https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/091620.shtml Wed, 16 September 16:45 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today announced a new statewide grassroots tour as part of the Ready. Check. Vote. initiative to safely educate Texas voters about what they need to bring to the polls when they cast their ballot. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/091020.shtml Thur, 10 September 2:30 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs, joined by Grace Chimene, President of the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Texas, today commemorated the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment that guaranteed women the right to vote. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/082620.shtml Wed, 26 August 3:45 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today encouraged all eligible Texas voters to take advantage of the extended early voting period ahead of the July 14th elections, which begins on Monday, June 29th and ends on Friday, July 10th. Early voting will not occur on July 3rd or 4th in observance of Independence Day. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/062420.shtml Wed, 24 June 9:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs yesterday convened via video conference the third Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2020, co-hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), to bring together stakeholders from throughout the Texas-Mexico border region to advance initiatives to address challenges related to international trade with Mexico. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/061720.shtml Wed, 17 June 3:00 GMT In consultation with the Texas Department of State Health Services, the Secretary of State's Office today released guidance on recommended health protocols for Texas election officials and voters in response to COVID-19. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/052620.shtml Tues, 26 May 18:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs yesterday via video conference convened the second Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2020, bringing together stakeholders from throughout the Texas-Mexico border region to advance initiatives to address challenges related to international trade with Mexico. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/041720.shtml Fri, 17 April 9:00 GMT The Office of the Secretary of State today announced that Texas will become the 30th state to join the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a non-profit consortium of member states. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/030920.shtml Mon, 9 March 3:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today announced a new statewide initiative, Ready. Check. Vote., to educate Texas voters about what they need to bring to the polls when they cast their ballot. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/022420.shtml Mon, 24 February 3:41 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today reminded Texans to make the necessary preparations to be able to cast their vote in the upcoming March 3rd primary election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/012320.shtml Thur, 23 January 9:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs yesterday convened the first Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2020, bringing together stakeholders from throughout the Texas-Mexico border region to advance initiatives to address challenges related to international trade with Mexico. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2020/012220.shtml Wed, 22 January 9:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs yesterday attended and delivered remarks at naturalization ceremonies for new American citizens at the U.S. Courthouse, Southern District of Texas, in Corpus Christi. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/122019.shtml Fri, 20 December 9:15 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today convened a roundtable discussion of state agencies to coordinate efforts with the U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) to achieve an accurate count of all Texans in the upcoming 2020 Census. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/121119.shtml Wed, 11 December 3:08GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs last month joined a cultural and economic trade mission to Japan as part of a delegation hosted by the Japan Foundation and Center for Global Partnership. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/120219.shtml Mon, 2 December 9:00GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today announced ahead of the 2020 primary and general elections that the Office of the Secretary of State will join fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in the #TrustedInfo2020 education effort to prevent misinformation and to encourage Texans to look to their state and local elections officials as the trusted sources of election information. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/111219.shtml Tues, 12 November 9:16GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today convened the second Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2019, bringing together stakeholders from throughout the Texas-Mexico border region to advance initiatives to address challenges related to international trade with Mexico. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/101719.shtml Thur, 17 October 17:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today encouraged all eligible Texas voters to take advantage of the early voting period ahead of the November 5th election, which begins on Monday, October 21st and ends on Friday, November 1st. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/101619.shtml Wed, 16 October 18:00 GMT The Secretary of State's Office today hosted the Texas Businesses Against Trafficking (TBAT) Partnership Forum at the State Capitol alongside co-hosts The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Sabre Corporation. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/101619-2.shtml Wed, 16 October 16:27 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs yesterday visited Laredo, where she toured the World Trade International Bridge, which connects the United States and Mexico. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/100819.shtml Tues, 08 October 1:52 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs this week joined an economic trade mission to Mexico led by the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC). https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/100419.shtml Fri, 04 October 15:52 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today announced, along with educational leaders and workforce development groups, a new collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to unlock job opportunities in cloud computing. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/092519.shtml Wed, 25 September 9:30 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today invited all eligible Texans to celebrate and participate in National Voter Registration Day by ensuring they are registered to vote ahead of the October 7th voter registration deadline. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/092419.shtml Tues, 24 September 9:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today attended and delivered opening remarks at the 2019 Asociacion de Empresarios Mexicanos (AEM) Business Summit in Austin. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/092019.shtml Fri, 20 September 1:00 GMT On Friday, Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs visited her alma mater, W.B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi, where she was joined by Senator Juan Chuy Hinojosa and Representative Todd Hunter to address students on the importance of civic engagement and registering to vote. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/091619.shtml Mon, 16 September 9:00 GMT Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza today drew the ballot order for ten proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the November 5th ballot. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/072319.shtml Wed, 23 July 16:10 GMT Texas Secretary of State David Whitley today convened the first Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2019, bringing together stakeholders from throughout the Texas-Mexico border region to advance initiatives to address challenges related to international trade with Mexico. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/052119.shtml Tues, 21 May 17:12 GMT Last week, Texas Secretary of State David Whitley joined 19 other statewide election officials from across the nation to participate in the first-ever voting rights history tour in Alabama. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/051319.shtml Mon, 13 May 14:04 GMT Today, the parties to LULAC v. Whitley (and consolidated cases) agreed to a settlement in the litigation regarding the Texas Secretary of State's voter registration list maintenance activity announced on January 25, 2019 to identify and remove non-U.S. citizens registered to vote in Texas. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/042619.shtml Fri, 26 April 14:27 GMT Texas Secretary of State David Whitley today encouraged all eligible Texas voters to take advantage of the early voting period ahead of the May 4th election, which begins on Monday, April 22nd and ends on Tuesday, April 30th. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/041919.shtml Fri, 19 April 10:57 GMT Texas Secretary of State David Whitley this week met with regional and local representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau to discuss achieving a complete count for the State of Texas in the 2020 Census. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/041619.shtml Tues, 16 April 10:48 GMT On Monday, Texas Secretary of State David Whitley visited his alma mater, Alice High School, to address the senior class on the importance of registering to vote and civic engagement. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/030519.shtml Tues, 05 March 13:17 GMT Texas Secretary of State David Whitley visited the Rio Grande Valley this week to meet with public officials, economic development organizations, and community leaders in order to strengthen relationships with local stakeholders throughout the border region. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/022219.shtml Fri, 22 February 18:28 GMT Our TBAT participants are leading the way in addressing a serious issue that affects so many lives throughout Texas and the nation https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/013119.shtml Thur, 31 January 15:31 GMT Texas Secretary of State David Whitley today issued an advisory to county voter registrars regarding voter registration list maintenance activities, which include identifying any non-U.S. citizens registered to vote in the State of Texas. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/012519.shtml Fri, 25 January 14:22 GMT Texas Secretary of State David Whitley today hosted a meeting with Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa and Republican Party of Texas Chairman James Dickey to discuss ways to improve communication and efficiency in election administration in the State of Texas. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/011819.shtml Fri, 18 January 14:17 GMT Texas Secretary of State David Whitley convened the 86th Legislative Session today, presiding over the opening ceremonies for the Texas House of Representatives and conducting the election of Texas' new Speaker of the House, Representative Dennis Bonnen. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2019/010819.shtml Tues, 08 January 14:11 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today convened the final Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2018, his last as chair of the Committee. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/121218.shtml Wed, 12 December 16:47 GMT After two years of service to the people of Texas, Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today notified Governor Greg Abbott of his departure from office, effective December 15th. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/120618.shtml Thur, 06 December 13:45 GMT As the Early Voting period comes to a close, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today is issuing a statewide video message to Texas voters encouraging all those who have not already cast a ballot to prepare to make their voices heard on Election Day, November 6, 2018. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/110218.shtml Fri, 02 November 10:04 GMT Each eligible Texas voter heading to the polls during this final week of Early Voting and on Election Day can rest assured that their vote will be cast and counted exactly as they intended https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/102718.shtml Mon, 29 October 11:51 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today confirmed that the agency has received a complaint regarding pre-filled voter registration applications sent to Texas residents who are ineligible to vote, and that the Texas Secretary of State's office has referred that complaint to the Texas Attorney General for investigation. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/102218.shtml Tues, 23 October 10:31 GMT With the Early Voting period beginning on Monday, October 22nd, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today announced he is working closely with Governor Abbott's office, county elections administrators, party officials, and elected officials in each of the Central Texas counties impacted by recent severe weather to ensure all registered Texas voters in the affected areas will have unimpeded access to the ballot box. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/101818.shtml Thur, 04 October 13:17 GMT Over the past several weeks, the Texas Secretary of State's office has received numerous calls from Texans who have indicated they have received pre-filled voter registration applications containing information which, as applied to them, is false and potentially fraudulent. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/101918.shtml Fri, 19 October 18:02 GMT With the Early Voting period beginning on Monday, October 22nd, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today announced he is working closely with Governor Abbott's office, county elections administrators, party officials, and elected officials in each of the Central Texas counties impacted by recent severe weather to ensure all registered Texas voters in the affected areas will have unimpeded access to the ballot box. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/101818.shtml Thur, 18 October 14:02 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos convened a conference call to help resolve the apparent confusion relating to the voter registration status of students at Prairie View A&M University. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/101218.shtml Fri, 12 October 18:04 GMT We remind all eligible Texas voters that online voter registration is not available in the State of Texas. Any web site that misleadingly claims to assist voters in registering to vote online by simply submitting a digital signature is not authorized to do so. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/100418.shtml Thur, 04 October 12:49 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today invited all eligible Texans to celebrate and participate in National Voter Registration Day by ensuring they are registered to vote ahead of the October 9th voter registration deadline. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/092518.shtml Tues, 25 September 12:36 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates will be at the North/South Student Center Plaza at the University of Houston on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2018/eic-092018-university-houston.shtml Thur, 20 September 15:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today reminded all eligible Texans to register to vote by October 9th and to make all necessary preparations to be able to cast a ballot in the upcoming November 6 General Election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/090718.shtml Fri, 07 September 14:31 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today convened the second Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2018, his fifth since taking office, focusing on cross-border transportation infrastructure and technology. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/072418.shtml Tues, 24 July 17:51 GMT Spain is not only a key part of Texas' past, but also a key partner in our state's economic future. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/060118.shtml Fri, 01 June 15:34 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today hosted the second installment of The Texas Secretary of State's Consular Roundtable Series in partnership with the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/051018.shtml Thur, 10 May 17:49 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today delivered the keynote address for the first-ever Japan-Texas Economic Summit, hosted by the U.S.-Japan Council (USJC). https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/050818.shtml Tues, 08 May 17:17 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today convened the first Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2018, his fourth since taking office, at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) state headquarters. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/041818.shtml Wed, 18 April 15:58 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today hosted the first-ever NASA Innovation Day, bringing together leaders from NASA's Johnson Space Center, state agencies, the Texas Legislature, the University of Texas at Austin, economic development organizations, and the private sector to expand and develop partnerships in science and technology innovation to stimulate economic growth across the Lone Star State. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/041018.shtml Tues, 10 April 16:107 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today welcomed His Highness the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the worldwide Shia Ismaili Muslim community, to Texas on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/031818.shtml Mon, 19 Mar 13:01 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today reminded Texans to make all necessary preparations to be able to cast their vote in the upcoming March 6 Primary Election. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2018/013118.shtml Tues, 31 Jan 18:47 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today hosted the first meeting of The Secretary of State's Consular Roundtable Series in partnership with the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/120717.shtml Thur, 07 Dec 15:32 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today convened his third Border Trade Advisory (BTAC) meeting, focusing on enhancing infrastructure for multimodal transportation and energy trade at Texas' land and maritime ports of entry. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/120617.shtml Wed, 06 Dec 15:32 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today issued a proclamation designating the first Friday of the early voting period to be Student Voting Day in the State of Texas. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/102517.shtml Wed, 25 Oct 16:32 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today reminded registered Texas voters that early voting in person begins on Monday, Oct. 23rd, and runs through Friday, Nov. 3rd. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/102117.shtml Sat, 21 Oct 23:50 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos invited all Texans to celebrate and participate in National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 26th and praised Texas superintendents and principals for participating in his High School Voter Registration Initiative. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/092617.shtml Tues, 26 Sept 14:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today convened the second Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2017, which focused on opportunities for cross-border energy integration between Texas and Mexico. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/091917.shtml Tues, 19 Sept 18:28 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today commended the many Texas superintendents who have pledged full participation in the 2017 High School Voter Registration Initiative. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/091517.shtml Fri, 15 Sept 9:20 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today drew the ballot order for seven proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the November 7 ballot. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/080117.shtml Tues, 01 Aug 16:36 GMT This week, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos led a delegation of Texas public officials and private sector leaders to the 2017 BIO International Conference to showcase Texas' advantages for businesses in the biotechnology and biomedical industries. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/062217.shtml Thur, 22 June 12:12 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos led a Texas energy mission to Canada this week, meeting with public officials and private sector leaders in Alberta in order to strengthen partnerships between Texas and Canada. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/061517.shtml Thur, 15 June 18:40 GMT In his capacity as the state's Border Commerce Coordinator, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today convened his first meeting as Chair of the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC). http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/053117.shtml Wed, 31 May 19:42 GMT This week, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos led a delegation of Texas public officials and private sector leaders for an economic development mission to strengthen commercial ties between Texas and China. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/052617.shtml Fri, 26 May 15:05 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today participated in the 2017 Invest In America! Summit hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/051817.shtml Thur, 18 May 18:17 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today welcomed energy leaders from across the globe to the 2017 Offshore Technology Conference at a luncheon hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce's SelectUSA program, the Greater Houston Partnership, and the U.S. Commercial Service. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/050317.shtml Wed, 3 May 18:24 GMT On Monday evening, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos joined the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest United States to celebrate and deliver the keynote address on the occasion of Israel's 69th Independence Day. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/050217.shtml Tues, 2 May 11:34 GMT Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today led the second in a series of rural economic development summits as part of Governor Abbott's Texas Rural Economic Development Initiative. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/042417.shtml Mon, 24 April 20:28 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today addressed the first annual Keynote Dinner for the Mission Foods Texas-Mexico Center at Southern Methodist University. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/040617.shtml Thur, 06 April 22:12 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today led the first in a series of rural economic development summits beginning in Gregg County as part of an initiative by Governor Greg Abbott. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/033117.shtml Fri, 31 March 14:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today delivered the keynote address at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Hiring Our Heroes Transition Summit at Fort Bliss. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/032217.shtml Wed, 22 March 18:39 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos has been appointed to serve as the Border Commerce Coordinator by Governor Greg Abbott. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/031717.shtml Fri, 17 March 16:17 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos this week met with key government officials and private sector leaders on his introductory trip to Mexico as Secretary of State. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/030217.shtml Fri, 02 March 14:53 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today addressed the Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs (AEM) in San Antonio to discuss opportunities for Mexican entrepreneurs in the State of Texas and the future of Texas-Mexico relations. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/022717.shtml Mon, 27 February 17:38 GMT Today, Rolando Pablos received Senate confirmation to serve as Texas’ 111th Secretary of State. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/021417.shtml Tues, 14 February 18:01 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today participated in a break out session for the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) 12th Annual Texas Transportation Forum. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/020617.shtml Mon, 6 February 17:37 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today delivered the keynote address for the John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute’s 32nd Annual Texas Leadership Forum at the Texas Capitol. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/020317.shtml Fri, 3 February 15:34 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today hosted a delegation of Swedish business leaders to further explore opportunities for collaboration between Texas and Sweden. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/013017.shtml Mon, 30 January 17:10 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today addressed the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) Graduation Ceremony Luncheon recognizing graduates of the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program. Graduates of the program receive the designation of Texas Registered Municipal Clerk and are recognized by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/012617.shtml Thur, 26 January 19:32 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today addressed the Texas Association of Business’ Annual Conference Board Luncheon. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/011717-luncheon.shtml Tues, 17 January 19:07 GMT At the request of the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs through the Mexican Consulate in Austin, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today met with Tamaulipas Governor Francisco García Cabeza de Vaca to discuss Texas’ relationship with the State of Tamaulipas. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/011717.shtml Tues, 17 January 17:02 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos addressed the opening session of the 85th Texas Legislature this week, encouraging lawmakers to work on behalf of all Texans to ensure the continued prosperity of the Lone Star State. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/011017-address.shtml Fri, 13 January 17:45 GMT Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today convened the 85th Legislative Session by presiding over the Texas House of Representatives for the swearing in of members and conducting the election of Speaker of the House. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2017/011017.shtml Tues, 10 January 16:25 GMT Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos reminds voters that Friday, Oct. 28 is the deadline to for ballot by mail applications to be received by county early voting clerks. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/102616.shtml Thur, 27 October 17:37 GMT Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos reminds Texans early voting at the polls begins Monday, Oct. 24 and runs through Friday, Nov. 4. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/102116.shtml Thur, 27 October 17:37 GMT Hoy, la Oficina de la Secretaría de Estado de Texas dio a conocer los nuevos anuncios de Vote Texas los cuales saldrán al aire por todo el estado para recordar a los electores acerca de lo que necesitan llevar a las casillas electorales para la elección del 8 de noviembre. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/1016-sp.shtml Thur, 27 October 17:37 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos announced Texas has more than 15 million registered voters, an all-time high number for the state. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/101316.shtml Thur, 13 October 15:30 GMT Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos marks National Voter Registration Day today by reminding Texans to register and that the deadline to register in time for this fall’s election is Oct. 11. Election Day is Nov. 8. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/092716.shtml Tue, 27 September 15:12 GMT The Office of the Texas Secretary of State reminds voters who do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain a form of approved photo ID that they now have additional options when voting in person. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/092116.shtml Wed, 21 September 18:44 GMT Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos unveiled the state’s voter education campaign today to a University of Texas at Austin undergraduate American history class of future and first-time voters. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/091416.shtml Wed, 14 September 11:24 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos reminded qualified students that they have a variety of options to register to vote, including through their high school principal. http://soswebdev/about/newsreleases/2016/091316.shtml Wed, 14 September 9:06 GMT Today, Secretary of State Carlos Cascos invited businesses in the State of Texas to participate in the Human Trafficking Prevention Business Partnership Program. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/072716.shtml Wed, 27 July 14:40 GMT As a result of a court order issued on Saturday, voters casting a ballot in the special runoff election for Texas House District 120 will have additional options for identifying themselves at the polls. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/072416.shtml Sun, 24 July 16:07 GMT Today, Secretary of State Carlos Cascos announced a 15 percent increase in new business formations for the month of May compared to 2015. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/071316.shtml Wed, 13 July 12:33 GMT Today, Secretary of State Carlos Cascos announced a 15 percent increase in new business formations for the month of May compared to 2015. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/061016.shtml Fri, 10 June 10:04 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos reminded Texans that early voting for the May 24 Primary Runoff Election begins on Monday, May 16, and runs through Friday, May 20. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/051416.shtml Mon, 14 May 18:08 GMT Today, Secretary Carlos H. Cascos announced his agency saw a 7 percent increase in new business filings in April compared to the previous year. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/051016.shtml Tue, 10 May 13:30 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos reminded Texans that April 25 is the last day to register to vote in time for the May 24 Primary Runoff Election. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/042116.shtml Thur, 21 April 16:07 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos announced a 9.9 percent increase in the number of new, for-profit businesses created through his agency in March compared to the same month last year. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/040716.shtml Thur, 07 April 15:28 GMT In addition to an extra day, this February brought more than a 17 percent leap in the number of business formations processed by the Office of the Texas Secretary of State compared to a year ago. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/030816.shtml Tues, 08 March 14:47 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos reminded Texans that early voting for the March 1 Primary Election begins on Tuesday, February 16, and runs through Friday, February 26. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/021216.shtml Fri, 12 February 18:20 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos announced 14,281 new business formations were filed in his office in January, a four percent increase compared to last year. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/020816.shtml Mon, 08 February 10:37 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos reminded Texans that February 1 is the deadline to register in time for the March 1 Primary Election. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2016/012616.shtml Tues, 26 January 13:54 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos reminded Texas businesses formed as corporations and LLCs to submit their necessary end-of-year filings before the December 31 deadline. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/121415.shtml Wed, 16 December 2015 14:10 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos reminded Texans that Election Day for the statewide constitutional amendment election is Tuesday, November 3, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/103015.shtml Fri, 30 October 2015 22:15 GMT As early voting continues for the November 3 Election, Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos again reminds voters about photo ID options for voting in person. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/102315.shtml Fri, 23 October 2015 11:24 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos reminded Texans that early voting for the November 3 Election begins on Monday, October 19, and runs through Friday, October 30. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/101715.shtml Sat, 17 October 2015 15:20 GMT This week, Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos met with new Nuevo Leon Governor Jaime Rodriguez in the capital city of Monterey on the governor’s first full day in office following his inauguration. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/100715.shtml Sat, 17 October 2015 11:51 GMT Today, people all across the country will celebrate the fourth annual National Voter Registration Day. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/092215.shtml Tues, 22 September 2015 11:15 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos released numbers showing a pattern of continued growth in new business formations for the first half of 2015. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/071615.shtml Thur, 16 July 2015 21:30 GMT Governor Greg Abbott today hosted José Antonio Meade Kuribreña, Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and a small delegation of Mexican dignitaries at the Texas Governor’s Mansion to discuss trade, infrastructure and bilateral relations between the State of Texas and Mexico. http://gov.texas.gov/news/press-release/21188 Fri, 10 July 2015 1:02 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos reminds members of professional associations formed with the Secretary of State that annual statements are due June 30. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/063015-professional.shtml Tues, 30 June 2015 1:50 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos will continue his Down to Business Tour by meeting with CEOs and business leaders in Dallas. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/063015.shtml Tues, 30 June 2015 11:53 GMT Today, Texas’ 110th Secretary of State Carlos Cascos, looked back on his first 110 days in office. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/062515.shtml Thur, 25 June 2015 10:36 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos drew for the ballot order of the proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution to appear on the November 3 ballot. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/061715.shtml Wed, 17 June 2015 13:08 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos continued his Down to Business Tour in Waco by speaking at the Governor’s Small Business Forum. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/061615.shtml Tue, 16 June 2015 13:29 GMT The Texas Lyceum, the premier statewide non-profit, non-partisan leadership group focused on public policy issues facing Texas, today announced that Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush would join members of the Texas Lyceum in Panama City, Panama for a three- day visit. http://www.texaslyceum.org/panamapressrelease Thur, 11 June 2015 11:05 GMT On Thursday, May 7, Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos will continue his Down to Business tour by meeting with CEOs and business leaders in Austin. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/050515.shtml Wed, 6 May 2015 11:10 GMT Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos, along with a small delegation from his office, concluded a multi-day official visit to the United Mexican States on behalf of the State of Texas. http://gov.texas.gov/news/press-release/20819 Thur, 30 April 2015 17:08 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos continues his Down to Business tour across Texas in El Paso. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/041615.shtml Thur, 16 April 2015 12:49 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos hosted a meeting with a Mexican delegation representing the 11 consulate offices that operate in Texas. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/032715.shtml Thur, 16 April 2015 10:58 GMT Today, new Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos announced he will begin his statewide introductory tour in Houston. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/032115.shtml Mon, 23 March 2015 17:38 GMT Today, Carlos Cascos was sworn in as the 110th Texas Secretary of State. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/030715.shtml Sat, 7 March 2015 20:00 GMT Today, Carlos Cascos received Senate confirmation to serve Texas as the 110th Secretary of State. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/021815.shtml Wed, 18 February 2015 13:26 GMT Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry released numbers today showing double-digit growth for new Texas businesses in 2014. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2015/011415.shtml Wed, 14 January 2015 17:50 GMT Just in time for end-of-year filings, Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry announced a new tool to help Texas businesses. The business filing tracker, as a part of SOS Direct, now allows businesses to check on the status of documents received by the agency within the last 30 days. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/122914.shtml Mon, 29 December 2014 19:10 GMT Today, Governor-elect Greg Abbott announced he will appoint Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos to serve as Texas Secretary of State. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/111114.shtml Tues, 11 November 2014 17:40 GMT Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry is reminding Texans to bring a photo ID with them to vote in person on Election Day this Tuesday, November 4. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/110314.shtml Mon, 3 November 2014 18:37 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at Prairie View A&M University in the Willie A. Tempton Memorial Student Center on Wednesday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The location is 155 L.W. Minor Street, Prairie View, TX 77445. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-100614-prarie.shtml Fri, 23 October 2014 16:41 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en Orange el miércoles, 22 de octubre, en el West Orange Cove CISD, Old Administration Building, 505 N. 15th Street, Orange, Texas 77630 de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-100714-orange-sp.shtml Wed, 22 October 2014 22:31 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en Prairie View A&M University en el Willie A. Temptom Memorial Student Center, 155 L.W. Minor Street, Prairie View, Texas 77445, el miércoles, 29 de octubre, de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-100614-prairieview-sp.shtml Wed, 22 October 2014 22:31 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en Houston el lunes 27 de octubre y el martes, 28 de octubre, en la Harris County Mickey Leland Courthouse Annex, 7300 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston, Texas 77091 de 9 a.m. a 5 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-100314-houston-sp.shtml Wed, 22 October 2014 22:31 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at Texas Tech University on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-102314-texastech.shtml Thur, 23 October 2014 13:07 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at Harris County Kyle Chapman Annex in Pasadena from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, and Friday, Oct. 24. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-102114-pasadena.shtml Wed, 22 October 2014 13:37 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en Austin por dos (2) días – el miércoles, 15 de octubre y jueves, 16 de octubre. El miércoles, 15 de octubre, la estación móvil estará en el Davage-Durden Student Union Building de Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon Street, Austin, Texas 78702 de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-100814-austin-sp.shtml Wed, 22 October 2014 12:25 GMT Una estación móvil estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral(EIC – por sus siglas en inglés) el miércoles, 15 de octubre en la Roma Library, ubicada en 1705 N. Athens Street, Roma, Texas 78582 de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-100814-roma-sp.shtml Wed, 22 October 2014 12:25 GMT Una estación móvil estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC – por sus siglas en inglés) en Rio Grande City por dos días en octubre. El jueves, 16 de octubre, la estación móvil estará en la Starr County Courthouse, 401 N. Britton Avenue, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m. El viernes, 17 de octubre, la estación móvil estará en el Victoria Community Center, 532 Gabriela Street, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-100314-riograndecity-sp.shtml Wed, 22 October 2014 12:25 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at three locations in Eagle Pass from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, October 27. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-102114-eaglepass.shtml Tues, 21 October 2014 15:08 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be in Houston for six days in October and November. On Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 27 and 28, the station will be at the Harris County Mickey Leland Courthouse Annex from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-102114-houston.shtml Tues, 21 October 2014 15:08 GMT Following today's action by the U.S. Supreme Court, photo ID will be required at the polls this election. Early voting begins Monday, and Texans will need to bring one of seven legislatively approved forms of photo ID if voting in person, just as they have in the last three statewide elections. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/101814.shtml Fri, 17 October 2014 14:32 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be in Amarillo Thursday, Oct. 23, and Friday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-101714-amarillo.shtml Fri, 17 October 2014 14:32 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be on the first floor of the Nueces County Courthouse on Thursday, Oct. 23, and Friday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-101714-corpus.shtml Fri, 17 October 2014 14:32 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry announced that a record number of 14,025,441 Texans are registered to vote. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/101614.shtml Thur, 16 October 2014 13:54 GMT This afternoon the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay on the injunction of the enforcement of photo ID legislation as it applies to the Nov. 4 Election. Below is a statement from Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/101414.shtml Thur, 16 October 2014 15:10 GMT We have received a copy of the judge’s ruling in this matter. The ruling is currently under review by my office and the Office of the Attorney General. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/101014.shtml Fri, 10 October 2014 11:39 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en Texas A&M University, 2600 S. Neal, Commerce, Texas 75428 el viernes, 3 de octubre de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-093014-commerce-sp.shtml Thurs, 09 October 2014 14:00 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en el Nessler Center, 2010 5th Avenue, el martes, 21 de octubre de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-092914-texas-sp.shtml Thurs, 09 October 2014 14:00 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en el Historical Building, 505 Moody Street, Mason por tres (3) días en octubre. El martes, 21 de octubre y miércoles, 22 de octubre, la estación móvil operará de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. El jueves, 23 de octubre, la estación móvil operará de 11 a.m. a 6 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-092514-mason-sp.shtml Thurs, 09 October 2014 14:00 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral(EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en Motley County Courthouse, 701 Dundee, por tres (3) días en octubre. El martes, 21 de octubre y miércoles, 22 de octubre, la estación movil operará de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. El jueves, 23 de octubre, la estación móvil operará de 11 a.m. a 6 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-092514-matador-sp.shtml Thurs, 09 October 2014 14:00 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en Hudspeth County Sheriff’s Office, 525 N. Wilson Street, por tres (3) días en octubre. El lunes, 20 de octubre, la estación móvil operará de 11 a.m. a 6 p.m. El martes, 21 de octubre y miércoles, 22 de octubre, la estación móvil operará de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-092514-sierra-sp.shtml Thurs, 09 October 2014 14:00 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en Wheeler County Courthouse, 401 Main Street, el martes, 21 de octubre, miércoles, 22 de octubre y jueves, 23 de octubre de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-092514-wheeler-sp.shtml Thurs, 09 October 2014 14:00 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Roma Library on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Roma Library is located at 1705 N. Athens Street, Roma, Texas 78582. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-100814-roma.shtml Thurs, 09 October 2014 12:24 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Harris County Mickey Leland Courthouse Annex in Houston on Monday, Oct. 27 and Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The location of the courthouse annex is 7300 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston, Texas 77091. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-100314-houston.shtml Thurs, 09 October 2014 12:24 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be in Victoria on October 10, 2014. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the mobile EIC station will be at the Dr. Pattie Dodson Public Health Center, Texas Classroom A. The Health Center is located at 2805 N. Navarro, Victoria, Texas 77901. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-093014-victoria.shtml Thurs, 09 October 2014 12:24 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Hudspeth County Sheriff’s Office for three days in October. On Monday, Oct. 20, the station will operate from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Tuesday, Oct. 21 and Wednesday, Oct. 22, the station’s hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sheriff’s office is located at 525 N. Wilson Street in Sierra Blanca. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-sierra.shtml Thurs, 09 October 2014 12:24 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be in Austin on Oct. 15 and 16. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, the station will be in the Davage-Durden Student Union Building of Huston-Tillotson University from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The student union building is located at 900 Chicon Street, Austin, TX 78702. On Thursday, Oct. 16, the mobile station will be at the Rebekah Baines Johnson Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center is located at 21 Waller Street, Austin, TX 78702. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-100714-austin.shtml Wed, 08 October 2014 16:57 GMT With the November 4 General Election approaching, now is a good time to encourage Texans to prepare for photo identification (ID) requirements at the polls. That’s why we are partnering as the Texas Secretary of State and Chair of the Texas Public Safety Commission to tell Texans about the many options they have when it comes to photo ID and elections. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/100714.shtml Tues, 07 October 2014 11:03 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at West Orange Cove CISD on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The mobile station will be located in the Old Administration Building, 505 N. 15th Street, Orange, TX 77630. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-100614-orange.shtml Tues, 07 October 2014 9:08 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be in Rio Grande City for two days in October. On Thursday, Oct. 16, the mobile station will be at the Starr County Courthouse from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The courthouse is located at 401 N. Britton Avenue, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. On Friday, Oct. 17, the station will be at La Victoria Community Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The location of the community center is 532 Gabriela Street, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-100314-rio.shtml Tues, 07 October 2014 9:08 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo los Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en Brazoria County West Annex, sala de reunión, al lado de la Oficina del Asesor-Colector de Impuestos, el Lunes, 6 de octubre, de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m., ubicado en 451 N. Velasco, Angleton, Texas. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-092814-angleton-sp.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 18:11 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en el Armstrong County Courthouse ubicada en 101 Trice Street, Claude, Texas, el martes 7 de octubre, miércoles 8 de octubre y jueves 9 de octubre de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-092814-claude-sp.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 18:11 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en el Briscoe County Courthouse ubicada en 415 Main Street, Silverton, Texas, el martes 7 de octubre, miércoles 8 de octubre y jueves 9 de octubre de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-092814-silverton-sp.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 18:11 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en Victoria el 10 de octubre 2014, de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m. La estación móvil estará en Dr. Pattie Dodson Public Health Center, sala de clase A, ubicado en 2805 N. Navarro, Victoria, Texas 77901. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-092814-victoria-sp.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 18:11 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en Waco el 7 y 8 de octubre de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m. El martes, 7 de octubre, la estación móvil estará en el Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, ubicado en 915 LaSalle Avenue. El miércoles 8 de octubre la estación móvil estará en el East Waco Public Library ubicada en 901 Elm Street. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-092814-waco-sp.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 18:11 GMT Una estación móvil que estará emitiendo Certificados de Identificación Electoral (EIC-por sus siglas en inglés) estará en el Collingsworth County Courthouse ubicada en 800 West Avenue, Wellington, Texas, el martes 7 de octubre, miércoles 8 de octubre y jueves 9 de octubre de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/spanish/eic-092814-wellington-sp.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 18:11 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Harris County Kyle Chapman Annex in Pasadena on Monday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The location is 7330 Spencer Highway, suite 107, Pasadena, Texas 77505. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-100314-pasadena.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 15:47 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Stonewall County Courthouse for three days in October. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-aspermont.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 13:22 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Hartley County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 21, Wednesday, Oct. 22, and Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-channing.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 13:22 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Galveston County Courthouse from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, October 20. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-galveston.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 13:22 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be in Henrietta on Tuesday, Oct. 21, Wednesday, Oct. 22, and Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-henrietta.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 13:22 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Real County Courthouse for three days in October. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-leakey.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 13:22 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Historical Building in Mason for three days in October. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-mason.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 13:22 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Motley County Courthouse for three days in October. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-matador.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 13:22 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be in San Angelo on September 23, 24 and 25 from the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the station will be at Goodwill, located at 4216 College Hills Blvd. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-091914-sanangelo.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 13:22 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Nessler Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092914-texascity.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 13:22 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Wheeler County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 21, Wednesday, Oct. 22, and Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-wheeler.shtml Fri, 03 October 2014 13:22 GMT Mobile stations issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be in Dallas County on Oct. 4 and Oct. 6. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-100214-dallas.shtml Thurs, 02 October 2014 13:42 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at Texas A&M University in Commerce on Friday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The location is 2600 S. Neal, Commerce, Texas 75428. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-093014-commerce.shtml Thurs, 02 October 2014 14:10 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Leander Church of Christ from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2. The church is located at 300 Crystal Falls Parkway in Leander. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-093014-leander.shtml Thurs, 02 October 2014 14:10 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Foard Sheriff’s Conference Room from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, Wednesday, Oct. 8 and Thursday, Oct. 9. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-093014-crowell.shtml Wed, 01 October 2014 10:49 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be in the Brazoria County West Annex meeting room, next to the Tax Assessor-Collector's Office, on Monday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The west annex is located at 451 N. Velasco in Angleton. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-angleton.shtml Tues, 30 September 2014 23:57 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Armstrong County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 7, Wednesday, Oct. 8, and Thursday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The courthouse is located at 101 Trice Street in Claude. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-claude.shtml Tues, 30 September 2014 23:57 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the North Dickens County Senior Center on Wednesday, Oct. 8 and Thursday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The senior center is located at 511 Montgomery in Dickens. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514.shtml Tues, 30 September 2014 23:27 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be in El Paso on September 29 and 30 from the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Monday, Sept. 29, the mobile station will be at the El Paso County Courthouse on the third floor of the Commissioners Court lobby, located at 500 E. San Antonio Avenue. On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the station will be at the El Paso City Clerk’s Office, located at 300 N. Campbell. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092414.shtml Tues, 30 September 2014 23:57 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Glasscock Community Center for three days in October. The station will operate from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 and Thursday, Oct. 9. The community center is located at 117 S. Myrl in Garden City. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-garden.shtml Tues, 30 September 2014 23:57 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Roberts County Tax Office on Tuesday, Oct. 7, Wednesday, Oct. 8, and Thursday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office is located at 300 East Commercial in Miami. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-miami.shtml Tues, 30 September 2014 23:57 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be in New Braunfels on Monday, September 29, at the Comal County Elections Office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The elections office is located at 178 E. Mill Street, Suite 101, New Braunfels, Texas, 78130. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092314-newbraunfels.shtml Tues, 30 September 2014 23:57 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Briscoe County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 7, Wednesday, Oct. 8, and Thursday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The courthouse is located at 415 Main Street in Silverton. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-silverton.shtml Tues, 30 September 2014 23:57 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at Taylor City Hall on Friday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The city hall is located at 400 Porter Street in Taylor. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-taylor.shtml Tues, 30 September 2014 23:57 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be in Waco on October 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Tuesday, Oct. 7, the station will be at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, located at 915 La Salle Avenue. On Wednesday, Oct. 8, EICs will be issued from a mobile station at the East Waco Public Library, 901 Elm Street. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092914.shtml Tues, 30 September 2014 23:57 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Collingsworth County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 7, Wednesday, Oct. 8, and Thursday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The courthouse is located at 800 West Avenue in Wellington. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092514-wellington.shtml Tues, 30 September 2014 23:57 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at Canyon Lake, Texas on Tuesday, September 30, at the Tye Preston Library from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is located at 16311 South Access Road. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092314-canyonlake.shtml Mon, 29 September 2014 17:52 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Dallas County Elections Department, Tuesday, September 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Dallas County Elections Department is located at 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 820, Dallas, Texas 75207. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-091914.shtml Mon, 29 September 2014 17:52 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at South Texas College (Building H) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24. South Texas College is located at 3201 W. Pecan, McAllen, Texas 78501. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-092314.shtml Mon, 29 September 2014 17:52 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be in Tyler on Wednesday, October 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The station will be located at the Tyler Metro Chamber, 2000 W. Gentry Parkway, Tyler, Texas 75702. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-091814-tyler.shtml Mon, 29 September 2014 17:52 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the University of Texas-Pan American on Tuesday, September 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Student Union Building room 2.316. The Student Union Building is located at 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-091914-utpa.shtml Mon, 29 September 2014 17:52 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Upshur County Tax Office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 25. The tax office is located at 215 North Titus Street, Gilmer, TX 75644. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-091914-gilmer.shtml Mon, 29 September 2014 17:52 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be in Floresville on Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The station will be located both days at Wilson County Annex III, 1103 4th Street, Floresville, Texas 78114. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-091814.shtml Mon, 29 September 2014 17:52 GMT A mobile station issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) will be at the Moody Community Center on Saturday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Houston Multipurpose Room. The Moody Community Center is located at 3725 Fulton Street, Houston, Texas 77009. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/eic/2014/eic-091914-moody.shtml Mon, 29 September 2014 17:52 GMT Today, people all across the country will celebrate the third annual National Voter Registration Day. Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry is reminding Texans to register by October 6 for the November 4 Election. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/092314.shtml Tues, 23 September 2014 10:27 GMT Coinciding with the Labor Day holiday and traditional beginning of the political season, Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry embarked on the General Election phase of the Vote Texas campaign. Her goal is to make sure all Texans have the information and resources they need to participate in upcoming elections. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/090214.shtml Wed, 03 September 2014 13:07 GMT Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry reminds voters in Senate District 28 that early voting starts Monday, August 25, and runs through Friday, September 5, for the September 9 special election to replace former state Senator Robert Duncan. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/082114.shtml Thurs, 21 August 2014 13:44 GMT Today Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry announced that a proposed amendment to the Texas Constitution related to transportation will appear on the November 4 ballot as Proposition 1. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/082014.shtml Wed, 20 August 2014 16:15 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry celebrated the 107th Anniversary of the founding of Blue Bell Creameries by presenting a proclamation to Blue Bell CEO and President Paul Kruse at Blue Bell headquarters in Brenham. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/080114.shtml Fri, 01 August 2014 15:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry released numbers today showing strong growth for new Texas businesses in the first half of 2014 http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/073014.shtml Fri, 01 August 2014 15:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry reminds voters in Senate District 4 that early voting starts Monday, July 28, and runs through Friday, Aug.1, for the Aug. 5 special election runoff to replace former state Senator Tommy Williams. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/072414.shtml Mon, 28 July 28 2014 19:37 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry congratulated Whataburger on the trademark anniversary of its iconic name. On this date in 1950, the Texas Secretary of State’s office authorized the trademark for the name Whataburger. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/062314.shtml Mon, 23 June 2014 15:32 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry reminded voters that early voting for the May 27 Primary Runoff Election begins on Monday, May 19, and runs through, Friday, May 23. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/051614.shtml Fri, 16 May 2014 15:01 GMT Secretary of State Nandita Berry is reminding Texas voters to bring photo ID to the polls for Saturday’s Uniform Election. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/050814.shtml Thu, 08 May 2014 14:38 GMT Last week, Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry was the lead speaker for a roundtable discussion of Texas CEOs hosted by YTexas, a statewide consortium of chief executives working for a bright future in Texas. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/050614.shtml Wed, 7 May 2014 11:20 GMT Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry this week visited El Paso to help promote economic development in the region. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/050114.shtml Thu, 1 May 2014 14:47 GMT Austin, Texas– Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry will travel to Ireland on Sunday, March 30, 2014 and Madrid, Spain, on Wednesday, April 2 for an economic development mission on behalf of the Texas Economic Development Corporation. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/032814.shtml Fri, 28 Mar 2014 9:39 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry thanked Texans for a successful March 4 Election and then reminded voters to prepare for the May 27 Runoff Election. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/030514.shtml Tues, 05 Mar 2014 17:38 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry reminded Texans that Monday, February 3, is the deadline to register to vote in time for the March 4 primary election. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/030314.shtml Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:18 GMT Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry reminds Texas voters that early voting for the March Primary Elections continues through Friday, February 28. Election Day is Tuesday, March 4. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/022114.shtml Mon, 24 Feb 2014 11:50 GMT Texas business is booming judging by the substantial number of new business filings processed by the Office of the Texas Secretary of State in 2013. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/021014.shtml Tues, 11 Feb 2014 9:27 GMT Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry reminds Texans that Monday, February 3, is the deadline to register to vote in time for the March 4 primary election. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/013114.shtml Fri, 31 Jan 2014 12:13 GMT Today, Nandita Berry was sworn in by Gov. Rick Perry as the 109th Texas Secretary of State. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2014/010714.shtml Tues, 7 Jan 2014 18:20 GMT Today, the business and public filings division of the Texas Secretary of State’s office urged businesses formed as, corporations and LLCs to submit their necessary end-of-year filings (PDF) as early as possible before the December 31 deadline. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/122313.shtml Mon, 23 Dec 2013 15:08 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State John Steen announced he will step down next month to return to his private law practice and continue his work managing his family’s investments. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/121313.shtml Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:53 GMT Texas Secretary of State John Steen today announced the conclusion of his 2013 Boots and Ballots Tour after visiting all the military installations in Texas. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/111213.shtml Mon, 12 Nov 2013 17:52 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State John Steen thanked county election officials and volunteers for their hard work conducting the 2013 Constitutional Amendment Election. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/110613.shtml Wed, 6 Nov 2013 16:00 GMT Today the Texas Secretary of State’s office released early voting numbers showing that voter turnout for the Nov. 5 constitutional amendment election is on track to significantly outpace turnout in recent elections. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/102513.shtml Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State John Steen reminded voters today that when voting in person they will need to present a photo ID, but it is not necessary for the name on the ID and the name on the registration to match exactly. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/102413.shtml Thurs, 24 Oct 2013 16:00 GMT Secretary of State John Steen announced early voting for the Nov. 5, 2013, Constitutional Amendment election begins Monday, Oct. 21, and runs through Friday, Nov. 1. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/101613.shtml Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:00 GMT Today Texas Secretary of State (SOS) John Steen and Public Safety Commission Chair Cynthia Leon announced a partnership between the SOS and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to offer Election Identification Certificates (EIC) at 25 EIC mobile stations that will begin deploying across the state on October 1. The locations of the EIC mobile stations, which will issue EICs only, will be available on www.VoteTexas.gov. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/092413.shtml Tues, 24 Sep 2013 17:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State John Steen today commended the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for offering Saturday hours at nearly 50 driver license offices in order to issue more Election Identification Certificates (EICs). http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/091313.shtml Fri, 13 Sep 2013 17:00 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State John Steen selected the ballot order for the 9 proposed constitutional amendments to be voted on as part of the November 5 election. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/080513.shtml Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:00 GMT Today, Texas Secretary of State John Steen announced he has selected Bexar County’s for a pilot program to allow some overseas military voters to return their ballots by email. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/072613.shtml Fri, 26 July 2013 14:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State John Steen today announced that photo identification will now be required when voting in Texas elections. His announcement follows a decision Tuesday by the U.S. Supreme Court that cleared the way for photo ID requirements in Texas, originally passed by the Texas Legislature in 2011, to take effect. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/062513.shtml Tues, 25 Jun 2013 14:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State John Steen reminds voters that early voting by personal appearance begins today, April 29, and runs through May 7 for the May 11 Uniform Election. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/042913.shtml Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:40 GMT Texas Secretary of State John Steen today launched an initiative, The Boots and Ballots Tour, by the Elections Division in the Office of the Texas Secretary of State, to prepare and provide military voters with additional resources to register to vote and participate in local, state and federal elections. There are two Uniform Election dates in Texas this year; May 11, 2013 and November 5, 2013. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/022513.shtml Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:00 GMT Governor Rick Perry’s appointment of Texas Secretary of State John Steen has been confirmed by the Texas Senate. Secretary Steen was appointed the 108th Texas Secretary of State on November 27, 2012. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/022013.shtml Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State John Steen today convened the 83rd Legislative Session by presiding over the Texas House of Representatives for the swearing in of members and conducting the election of Speaker of the House. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2013/010813.shtml Tues, 8 Jan 2013 12:00 GMT Texas Presidential Electors met today to cast their Electoral College votes for the 2012 election of President and Vice President of the United States. All of Texas’ 38 Electoral Votes were cast for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/121712.shtml Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:30 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade today submitted her letter of resignation to Governor Rick Perry effective Friday, November 23, 2012. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/112012.shtml Tues, 20 Nov 2012 12:40 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade is reminding Texans Tuesday, November 6 is Election Day. Polls statewide will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/110512.shtml Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade today announced Texas reached a record number of registered voters on the Official List of Registered Voters. As of Friday, October 19, Texas has 13,646,226 registered voters; the highest number in state history. Tuesday, October 9 was the last day to register to vote in the November 6, 2012 General Election. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/101912.shtml Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:30 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade today announced Texas reached a record number of registered voters on the Official List of Registered Voters. As of Monday, October 15, there are currently 13,594,264 voters on the list, the highest in state history. This number will likely increase once all the voter registration applications submitted by October 9, 2012 are processed. Tuesday, October 9 was the last day to register to vote in the November 6, 2012 General Election. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/101512.shtml Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:45 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade is reminding Texans October 9 is the last day to register to vote in order to be eligible to vote in the November 6 General Election http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/100512.shtml Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:00 GMT The Office of Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade launches its first smartphone application, SmartTXVoter, to help Texans stay informed about statewide voting information like registration deadlines, early voting dates and candidates or amendments on the upcoming ballot. It also provides users the ability to remind themselves and others to vote. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/100312.shtml Fri, 03 Oct 2012 8:00 GMT The Office of the Secretary of State is pleased to announce that all issues of the Texas Register are now available in electronic format online. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/092512.shtml Tues, 25 Sep 2012 09:00 GMT VoteTexas.Gov is in this month’s government spotlight on Texas.Gov, the state’s official website and online portal. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/090612.shtml Thurs, 6 Sep 2012 11:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade today announced a three-judge panel in federal district court in Washington, D.C. denied judicial preclearance of Senate Bill (SB 14) passed by the 82nd Texas Legislature requiring approved photo identification to vote. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/083012.shtml Thurs, 30 Aug 2012 13:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade reminds Texans that the law affecting state trademarks changes on September 1, 2012. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/081412.shtml Tues, 14 Aug 2012 13:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade today was named co-chair of the National Association of Secretaries of State’s (NASS) International Relations Committee. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/080212.shtml Thurs, 2 Aug 2012 15:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade is reminding voters that Tuesday, July 31 is Election Day for the 2012 Primary Run-Off elections. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/073012.shtml Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:00 GMT Texans can take advantage of Early Voting in the 2012 Primary Runoff Elections for one more day. Early Voting ends Friday, July 27. During the Early Voting period, voters can cast ballots at any polling place in their county of residence, making the voting process more convenient. Election Day for the runoff elections is Tuesday, July 31, 2012. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/072612.shtml Thurs, 26 Jul 2012 14:00 GMT Early Voting in the 2012 Primary Run-Off Elections begins today, Monday July 23, 2012 and runs through Friday, July 27, 2012. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/072312.shtml Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:00 GMT Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade is alerting Texas voters that Early Voting in the 2012 Primary Run-Off Elections begins Monday July 23, 2012 and runs through Friday, July 27, 2012. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/072012.shtml Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:00 GMT Texas is being recognized as an All-Star state today by the Military Voter Protection (MVP) Project for promoting and protecting the voting rights of America’s military service members and their families, especially through legislative efforts to streamline the federal ballot application process. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/071712.shtml Tues, 17 Jul 2012 12:00 GMT Texans who are eligible to vote, but not yet registered have one week left to register to vote in the July 31, 2012 Primary Runoff Elections. Voter registration applications must be postmarked no later than Monday, July 2, 2012. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2012/062512.shtml Mon, 25 Jun 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