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}}{{tnr}}The '''Texas Secretary of State''' is an appointed position in the U.S. state of [[Texas]]. The [[Secretary of State|secretary of state]] is appointed by the [[governor]], with confirmation by the [[Texas Senate|state Senate]]. The secretary | }}{{tnr}}The '''Texas Secretary of State''' is an appointed position in the U.S. state of [[Texas]]. The [[Secretary of State|secretary of state]] is appointed by the [[governor]], with confirmation by the [[Texas Senate|state Senate]]. The secretary serves as the chief election officer for Texas, assisting election officials at the county level, and ensuring that election laws are interpreted fairly and are applied in uniformly throughout Texas. Additionally, the secretary publishes government rules and regulations and commissions notaries public. Finally, the secretary of state is the keeper of the state seal.<ref name=about>[http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/index.shtml ''Office of the Texas Secretary of State,'' "About the Office," accessed January 13, 2015]</ref> | ||
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''There shall be a Secretary of State, who shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and who shall continue in office during the term of service of the Governor.'' | ''There shall be a Secretary of State, who shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and who shall continue in office during the term of service of the Governor.''<ref name=constitution>[www.constitution.legis.state.tx.us ''Texas State Legislature,'' "Texas Constitution," accessed January 13, 2015]</ref> | ||
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==Qualifications== | ==Qualifications== | ||
There are no specific qualifications for this office. | There are no specific qualifications for this office.<ref name=constitution/> | ||
==Duties== | ==Duties== | ||
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''He shall authenticate the publication of the laws, and keep a fair register of all official acts and proceedings of the Governor, and shall, when required, lay the same and all papers, minutes and vouchers relative thereto, before the Legislature, or either House thereof, and shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by law.'' | ''He shall authenticate the publication of the laws, and keep a fair register of all official acts and proceedings of the Governor, and shall, when required, lay the same and all papers, minutes and vouchers relative thereto, before the Legislature, or either House thereof, and shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by law.''<ref name=constitution/> | ||
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''There shall be a Seal of the State which shall be kept by the Secretary of State, and used by him officially under the direction of the Governor.'' | ''There shall be a Seal of the State which shall be kept by the Secretary of State, and used by him officially under the direction of the Governor.''<ref name=constitution/> | ||
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:: ''See also: [[States with gubernatorial term limits]], [[State legislatures with term limits]]'' | :: ''See also: [[States with gubernatorial term limits]], [[State legislatures with term limits]]'' | ||
Under [[Article 4, Texas Constitution#Section 21|Article IV, Section 21]] of the [[Texas Constitution]], the [[Texas]] Secretary of State is an appointed statewide position chosen by the [[Governor of Texas|governor]] "with the advice and consent of the [[Texas State Senate|Senate]]." The officer selected for this position serves for the same length of time as that of the [[Governor of Texas|governor]]. There are no [[term limits]] for this office. | Under [[Article 4, Texas Constitution#Section 21|Article IV, Section 21]] of the [[Texas Constitution]], the [[Texas]] Secretary of State is an appointed statewide position chosen by the [[Governor of Texas|governor]] "with the advice and consent of the [[Texas State Senate|Senate]]." The officer selected for this position serves for the same length of time as that of the [[Governor of Texas|governor]]. There are no [[term limits]] for this office.<ref name=constitution/> | ||
==Vacancies== | ==Vacancies== | ||
The Texas Secretary of State is appointed by the [[Governor of Texas]]. In the event of a vacancy, the governor appoints the replacement with the advice of the state Senate. | The Texas Secretary of State is appointed by the [[Governor of Texas]]. In the event of a vacancy, the governor appoints the replacement with the advice of the state Senate.<ref name=constitution/> | ||
==State budget== | ==State budget== | ||
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===2013=== | ===2013=== | ||
In 2013, the secretary received a salary of [[Compensation of state executive officers|$125,880]], according to the [[Council of State Governments]].<ref>[http://knowledgecenter.csg.org/kc/system/files/4.11_2013.pdf ''Council of State Governments,'' "SELECTED STATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS: ANNUAL SALARIES," January 28, 2014]</ref> | In 2013, the secretary received a salary of [[Compensation of state executive officers|$125,880]], according to the [[Council of State Governments]].<ref>[http://knowledgecenter.csg.org/kc/system/files/4.11_2013.pdf ''Council of State Governments,'' "SELECTED STATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS: ANNUAL SALARIES," January 28, 2014]</ref> | ||
===2010=== | ===2010=== | ||
Revision as of 17:06, 13 January 2016
| Texas Secretary of State | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $125,880 |
| 2013 FY Budget: | $26,214,760 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves concurrent with appointing governor |
| Authority: | Texas Constitution, Article 4, Section 21 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by Governor |
| Current Officeholder(s) | |
| Carlos H. Cascos | |
| Other Texas Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Comptroller • Auditor • Education Commissioner • Agriculture Commissioner • Insurance Commissioner • Land Commissioner • Workforce Commission • Public Utility Commission • Railroad Commission | |
The Texas Secretary of State is an appointed position in the U.S. state of Texas. The secretary of state is appointed by the governor, with confirmation by the state Senate. The secretary serves as the chief election officer for Texas, assisting election officials at the county level, and ensuring that election laws are interpreted fairly and are applied in uniformly throughout Texas. Additionally, the secretary publishes government rules and regulations and commissions notaries public. Finally, the secretary of state is the keeper of the state seal.[1]
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Republican Carlos H. Cascos. He was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on November 11, 2014, and confirmed by the Texas State Senate on February 18, 2015.[2] Cascos, a former Cameron County judge, assumed office on March 7, 2015.[3]
Authority
Article 4, Section 21 of the Texas Constitution establishes an office of Secretary of State:
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There shall be a Secretary of State, who shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and who shall continue in office during the term of service of the Governor.[4] |
Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications for this office.[4]
Duties
Article 4, Section 21 of the Texas Constitution defines certain duties of the secretary of state:
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He shall authenticate the publication of the laws, and keep a fair register of all official acts and proceedings of the Governor, and shall, when required, lay the same and all papers, minutes and vouchers relative thereto, before the Legislature, or either House thereof, and shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by law.[4] |
Further, Article 4, Section 19 of the Texas Constitution names the secretary of state as the keeper of the State Seal:
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There shall be a Seal of the State which shall be kept by the Secretary of State, and used by him officially under the direction of the Governor.[4] |
Divisions
- Elections Division:
The Elections Division provides assistance and advice to election officials on the proper conduct of elections.
- Corporations Division:
The Corporations Section is responsible for the receipt, filing and permanent maintenance and retention of documents that create or affect business organizations and nonprofit entities.
- Business and Public Filings Division:
The Business and Public Filings Division consists of four different sections that maintain filings and records related to Texas corporations, financial and banking transactions, executive branch commissions, Legislative mandates, and other public organizations.[5]
Appointments
Under Article IV, Section 21 of the Texas Constitution, the Texas Secretary of State is an appointed statewide position chosen by the governor "with the advice and consent of the Senate." The officer selected for this position serves for the same length of time as that of the governor. There are no term limits for this office.[4]
Vacancies
The Texas Secretary of State is appointed by the Governor of Texas. In the event of a vacancy, the governor appoints the replacement with the advice of the state Senate.[4]
State budget
- See also: Texas state budget and finances
The budget for the Secretary of State's office in Fiscal Year 2013 was $26,214,760.[6]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
See statutes: Texas Statutes Title 6, Chapter 659
The secretary of state, along with the rest of Texas' executive officers, is entitled by Article 4, Section 21 of the Texas Constitution to receive an annual salary, pursuant to Title 6, Section 659.011 of the Texas Statutes. The legislature was empowered to set the salaries of executive branch officers by a 1954 constitutional amendment. Prior to that, the constitution stipulated the salary amounts paid to each officer.[7] The amounts are fixed by the biennial General Approprations Act.
2014
In 2014, the secretary received a salary of $125,880, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2013
In 2013, the secretary received a salary of $125,880, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2010
In 2010, the secretary received a salary of $125,880.[10]
Historical officeholders
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Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Texas Secretary of State
P.O. Box 12887
Austin, Texas 78711-2887
Phone: (512) 463-5600
E-mail: secretary@sos.state.tx.us
See also
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External links
References
- ↑ Office of the Texas Secretary of State, "About the Office," accessed January 13, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Carlos Cascos confirmed as Texas Secretary of State," February 18, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Carlos Cascos Sworn in as Secretary of State," March 7, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 [www.constitution.legis.state.tx.us Texas State Legislature, "Texas Constitution," accessed January 13, 2015]
- ↑ Divisions, accessed November 4, 2011
- ↑ Legislative Reference Library of Texas , "General Appropriations Act for the 2012-2013 Biennium," accessed April 6, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ Texas State Historical Association, "SALARIES OF STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS," accessed March 6, 2015
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "SELECTED STATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS: ANNUAL SALARIES," accessed December 8, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "SELECTED STATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS: ANNUAL SALARIES," January 28, 2014
- ↑ Sunshine Review, "Texas state government salary," accessed May 18, 2011
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