Secretary State Texas
Secretary of State James Addison Baker III
Born in Houston, Texas on April 28, 1930; Married Susan Garrett in 1973; Graduated from Princeton University in 1952; Served in the United States Marine Corps, 1952-1954; Received a J.D. with honors from the University of Texas School of Law at Austin in 1957; Practiced law with the firm of Andrews and Kurth, 1957-1975; Under secretary of Commerce, 1975-76; Campaign manager for President Gerald Ford, 1976; Chairman of George Bush for President Campaign, 1979-1980; Senior Advisor to the Reagan/Bush general election campaign, 1980; White House Chief of Staff for President Reagan, 1981-1985; Secretary of the Treasury, and Chairman of the President’s Economic Council, 1985-1988; Secretary of State in President George H.W. Bush’s Cabinet from January 22, 1989 until Aug 23, 1992; Served as Senior Counselor and White House Chief of Staff for President Bush, 1992-1993. ... [Read More]
Secretary of State Press Releases
Assistant Secretary of State Biography ... SOS Home | Register to Vote | State of Texas | Trail | Texas Homeland Security ... U.S.-Texas Efforts Help State Secure $74.7 Million to Improve Election System (April 25, 2005) ... [Read More]
2003
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice > Former Secretaries of State > Former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell > Photos ... --09/09/03 Secretary Powell with Assistant Secretary Noriega and Senator Dole ; State Department; Washington, DC ... --11/05/03 Secretary Powell with Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger ; Texas A&M University; College Station, Texas ... [Read More]
Authentication of Documents For Use Abroad
Designated Authority: Secretary of State; Executive Deputy Secretary of State; any Deputy Secretary of State; any Special Deputy Secretary of State. ... Designated Authority: Secretary of State; Deputy Secretary of State; Acting Secretary of State; Assistant to the Secretary of State. ... Designated Authority: Secretary of State; Assistant Secretary of State; Deputy Secretary of State. ... [Read More]
Texas Secretary of State
As Texas’ 105th Secretary of State, I am honored and excited to have this opportunity to serve the people of Texas. My agency is committed to a retail-oriented philosophy that includes giving the greatest possible customer service to those who depend on our agency. Whether the issue involves our Elections Division, Business and Public Filings Division, or Border and Mexican Affairs Division, or in my role as Chief Business Officer or Chief International Protocol Officer for this great State, I invite you to do business with the Office of Secretary of State – an agency that carries a pro-active, customer-centric and friendly philosophy. ... [Read More]
Office of the Secretary of State Web Site Link Policy
Advance permission to link to www.sos.state.tx.us is not necessary. However, be aware that Secretary of State subpages may change at any time without notice. Entities and individuals linking to the Secretary of State’s web site must continuously verify links to our subpages. Entities and individuals linking to www.sos.state.tx.us shall not capture www.sos.state.tx.us pages within frames, present www.sos.state.tx.us content as its own, or otherwise misrepresent www.sos.state.tx.us content or misinform users about the origin or ownership of www.sos.state.tx.us content. Any link to the www.sos.state.tx.us site should be a full forward link that passes the client browser to www.sos.state.tx.us unencumbered. The back button should return the visitor to the site of the entity that created the link. ... [Read More]
Compact With Texans - Office of the Secretary of State
The Secretary of State is one of six officials named in the Texas constitution who form the Executive Branch of the State's government. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The Secretary of State handles a wide range of duties imposed by Statute, Executive Order and the Texas Constitution. The Secretary of State serves as the Governor's liaison for Mexico and Border Affairs and oversees a Colonia Assistance program through a colonia coordinator and colonias ombudsmen stationed along the Texas-Mexico border. As Chief International Protocol Officer for Texas, the Secretary of State receives internal dignitaries and delegations on behalf of the Governor and the State of Texas. ... [Read More]
Secretary of State Disclaimer
Use of this Internet site ("Site") is governed by the following terms, conditions and disclaimers (collectively, the "Terms"). Your usage of this Site means you, the "Site Visitor," agree to the Terms. The Terms shall inure to the benefit of the State of Texas, the Office of the Secretary of State and its divisions, and their successors and assigns (collectively, "the SOS"). ... Secretary of State Web Site Disclaimer ... Send comments and questions about the web site to: webmaster@sos.state.tx.us ... [Read More]
Secretary of State Roger Williams
As Secretary of State, Williams serves as Chief Election Officer for Texas, assisting county election officials and ensuring the uniform application and interpretation of election laws through the state. Secretary Williams is currently overseeing the state’s efforts to comply with the federal Help America Vote Act. Williams is helping Texas lead the nation in addressing the most sweeping changes in federal election law in the past forty years. ... Secretary Williams is also aggressively working with Governor Perry to promote economic development, investment and job creation in Texas . Governor Perry has made economic development a priority for his administration and Secretary Williams is joining the effort to bring new businesses to Texas and keep businesses in Texas . As a businessman, Secretary Williams understands that new businesses in Texas mean new opportunities for Texans. ... [Read More]
2002 Secretary of State Press Releases
Assistant Secretary of State Biography ... An Op-Ed co-authored by the Honorable Gwyn Shea (R), Texas Secretary of State and the Honorable Debra Danburg (D), Chairwoman of the Committee on Elections, Texas House of Representatives (July 23, 2002) ... Send comments and questions about the web site to: webmaster@sos.state.tx.us ... [Read More]
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