Texas’ Active Businesses Grew by more than 30,000 in January
Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that Texas has 2,964,180 million active business entities. That is a growth of 35,492 since the beginning of the year.
Texas Starts 2025 with 2.9 Million Business Entities
As of January 1, 2025, Texas has 2,928,688 registered business entities — 125,329 more than last year.
One Year Anniversary of Texas Secretary of State
On Friday, March 15, 2024, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson marked one year since she was unanimously confirmed by the Texas Senate to serve as Secretary.
Early Voting in Person Begins on Feb. 20
Early voting for the primary elections begins Tuesday, February 20, and runs through March 1.
Secretary of State Announces New Deputy Secretary of State
Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that Dave Nelson (no relation to the Secretary) will serve as Deputy Secretary of State beginning March 1, 2024.
Secretary Nelson Announces Structural Changes
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced structural changes to the Texas Secretary of State's Elections Division.
Jane Nelson Sworn In as 115th Texas Secretary of State
Jane Nelson was officially sworn in as Texas' 115th Secretary of State.
Jane Nelson Officially Appointed 115th Texas Secretary of State
Nelson will be formally sworn in by Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht on Saturday, January 7, 2023.
Secretary Scott Announces Departure from Office at End of Year
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.
What to Expect on Election Day in Texas
In Texas, results from Early Voting are submitted by Texas counties and reported first, shortly after polls close on Election Night.
Secretary Scott Convenes Second Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting of 2022
During the Committee meeting, Secretary Scott received an update on several key TxDOT activities relating to cross-border trade with Mexico.
Upcoming Deadlines for May 7, May 24 Statewide Elections
With the May 2022 elections occurring in close proximity to one another, several dates and deadlines overlap due to statutory deadlines set by the Texas Election Code.
Texas Voters Need to Register by April 7 to Vote in May
Texas Secretary of State 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.
Texas Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs Announces Departure
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.
Texas Secretary Ruth Hughs Participates In RGV Engagement Tour
In her capacity as the Governor's liaison for Texas Border and Mexican Affairs, the Secretary visited with key entities impacted by cross-border trade between Texas and Mexico.
Secretary Hughs Presents Border Transportation Master Plan
The completed plan is the result of joint efforts between TxDOT and the Border Trade Advisory Committee.
Secretary Hughs Commends Texas Voters
Following the November 3rd general election, Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today issued the following statement…