The Secretary of State is one of six state officials named by the Texas Constitution to form the Executive Department of the State. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with confirmation by the Senate, and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Corporations Section files documents that create or affect business organizations and non-profit corporations.
Mailing address:
Corporations Section
Secretary of State
P.O. Box 13697
Austin, Texas 78711
Hours of Operation:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday
Phone Number:
Public Information & Response Team: 512-463-5555
Web Site:
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/index.html
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