Public office

Secretary of State of Texas

Robert S. Howden holds this office now.

The statewide office of the Secretary of State of Texas.

Selection:
appointed
Term structure:
Not established
Jurisdiction:
Texas

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

Robert S. Howden

In office as of 2026-10-29 → verified through 2026-11-30

Selection: appointed

About this office

Main duties
The office is the state's chief election office and handles business and commercial filings, statutory documents, notaries, authentication, and border-commerce duties.
How the office is filled
Appointed by the governor

Sources: Secretary of State of Texas official office page; Texas Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Robert S. Howden

In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established

The official site confirms Robert S. Howden held this office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election.

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Sources

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