Texas Election Administration
Chief Election Official(s): Secretary of State (View Website)Election/Appointment Process: Appointed by Governer with Senate approval
Responsibilities:
- Prescribes voter registration forms
- Determines ballot eligibility of parties
- Approves new voting systems/ devices
- Advertises statewide ballot questions
- Prepares election calendar
- Canvasses election returns
- Handles state recounts
Public Office Experience: Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff
Reelection/Reappointment Date: 2008
Contact Information: Hon. Phil Wilson
Secretary of State
P.O. Box 12887
Austin, TX 78711
(512) 463-5770
Fax (512) 475-2761