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TX Govt Code § 405.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 405 - Secretary of State|Subchapter B. Duties|Section 405.017. Miscellaneous Duties

Sec. 405.017.  MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES.  The secretary of state shall:(1)  affix the state seal to all official documents issued from the secretary of state's office;(2)  unless provided otherwise by law, commission state officers;(3)  keep a register of all state officers;(4)  immediately on receipt, deliver to the person in charge of the state library all books, maps, charts, printed volumes of the laws of a nation, territory, or another state, or other political or miscellaneous publications received in the secretary of state's office;(5)  immediately on receipt, deliver to the supreme court librarian reports of courts of a nation, territory, or another state received in the secretary of state's office; and(6)  perform such other and further duties as may be directed by the governor.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 297, Sec. 5, eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 961, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 907 (S.B. 792), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 405.018 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 405 - Secretary of State|Subchapter B. Duties|Section 405.018. Computer Information

Sec. 405.018.  COMPUTER INFORMATION.  (a)  The secretary of state may establish a system to provide access by electronic data transmittal processes to information that is:(1)  stored in state computer record banks maintained by the secretary of state;(2)  not classified as confidential under a statute or court decision; and(3)  not maintained by the secretary of state under:(A)  Chapter 572;(B)  Title 15, Election Code;  or(C)  Chapter 305, Government Code.(b)  The secretary of state may:(1)  develop computer software to facilitate the discharge of the constitutional and statutory duties of the office;  and(2)  enter agreements to transfer the software on the terms and conditions specified in the agreements.(c)  Computer software developed under Subsection (b) shall be reviewed and certified by the Automated Information and Telecommunications Council.(d)  The secretary of state shall set and charge a fee for access to information under Subsection (a) in an amount reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of establishing and administering the system under that subsection.  The secretary of state may assess a reasonable fee for a transfer of software under Subsection (b).(e)  The secretary of state may set and charge a fee for access to public information through telephone information banks in an amount reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of providing the information.  The secretary of state may contract with a third party to provide the telephone service and to bill the users of the service.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 2.12(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 5, Sec. 3.01(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(40), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 405.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 405 - Secretary of State|Subchapter B. Duties|Section 405.019. List of States Requiring an Official Seal for Certain Documents

Sec. 405.019.  LIST OF STATES REQUIRING AN OFFICIAL SEAL FOR CERTAIN DOCUMENTS.  (a)  The secretary of state annually shall compile a list of those states or territories within the United States that require a notary public to validate a certificate of an acknowledgement, proof of a written instrument, or a jurat by attaching an official seal.(b)  The secretary of state shall make the list available to the county clerks of this state before January 1 of each year.(c)  The secretary of state shall amend the list and make the amended list available to the county clerks of this state if the secretary learns that a state or territory has changed its requirements relating to a notary public in a manner that requires it to be added to or deleted from the list.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 603, Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 907 (S.B. 792), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 405.020 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 405 - Secretary of State|Subchapter B. Duties|Section 405.020. Public Records

Sec. 405.020.  PUBLIC RECORDS.  (a)  The secretary of state shall permanently maintain as a public record any instrument, or the information included in any instrument, that is filed with the secretary of state evidencing the organization of, or otherwise in connection with, any entity formed under the laws of this state.(b)  The secretary of state shall maintain the records required under Subsection (a) in any form the secretary of state considers appropriate.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 572, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 405.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 405 - Secretary of State|Subchapter B. Duties|Section 405.022. Filing or Recording of Fraudulent Document

Sec. 405.022.  FILING OR RECORDING OF FRAUDULENT DOCUMENT.  (a)  If the secretary of state believes in good faith that a document filed with the secretary of state to create a lien is fraudulent, the secretary of state shall:(1)  request the assistance of the attorney general to determine whether the document is fraudulent before filing or recording the document;(2)  request that the prospective filer provide to the secretary of state additional documentation supporting the existence of the lien, such as a contract or other document that contains the alleged debtor or obligor's signature;  and(3)  forward any additional documentation received to the attorney general.(b)  For purposes of this section, a document or instrument is presumed to be fraudulent if the document or instrument is filed by an inmate or on behalf of an inmate.(c)  A presumption under Subsection (b) may be rebutted by providing the secretary of state the original or a copy of a sworn and notarized document signed by the obligor, debtor, or owner of the property designated as collateral stating that the person entered into a security agreement with the inmate and authorized the filing of the instrument as provided by Section 9.509, Business & Commerce Code.(d)  In this section:(1)  "Inmate" means a person housed in a secure correctional facility.(2)  "Secure correctional facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 407 (S.B. 1589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 405.021 and amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 895 (H.B. 2566), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 405.021 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(27), eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 405.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 405 - Secretary of State|Subchapter B. Duties|Section 405.023. Human Trafficking Prevention Business Partnership

Sec. 405.023.  HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP.  (a)  In this section, "partnership" means the human trafficking prevention business partnership.(b)  The secretary of state by rule shall establish and implement a program designated as the human trafficking prevention business partnership to:(1)  inform participating corporations and other private entities of the opportunity to support the trafficked persons program account established under Section 50.0153, Health and Safety Code, by making a donation to the account; and(2)  engage participating corporations and other private entities in voluntary efforts to prevent and combat human trafficking.(c)  The secretary of state shall present a certificate of recognition to a participating corporation or private entity to recognize the corporation's or entity's contributions to the efforts of federal, state, and local officials engaged in combatting human trafficking and prosecuting human trafficking crimes.(d)  A corporation or other private entity that participates in the partnership shall:(1)  adopt a zero tolerance policy toward human trafficking;(2)  take measures to ensure that the corporation's or entity's employees comply with the policy adopted under Subdivision (1);(3)  participate in public awareness and education campaigns;(4)  enhance awareness of and encourage participation in the partnership; and(5)  share with the secretary of state best practices that are effective in combatting human trafficking.(e)  The secretary of state shall work collaboratively with other state agencies to promote the partnership.(f)  The secretary of state may use private and philanthropic resources to support the work of the partnership.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 2511), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 704 (H.B. 2633), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 405.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 405 - Secretary of State|Subchapter B. Duties|Section 405.024. Public Awareness Campaign for Trafficked Persons Program Account

Sec. 405.024.  PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOR TRAFFICKED PERSONS PROGRAM ACCOUNT.  The secretary of state shall, as part of the office's regular operations, inform the public using e-mail, notices posted on the secretary of state's Internet website, or other publications of the opportunity to support the trafficked persons program account established under Section 50.0153, Health and Safety Code.  The secretary of state may not spend more than $100,000 to promote awareness of the program account as provided by this section.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 704 (H.B. 2633), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 405.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 405 - Secretary of State|Subchapter C. Fees|Section 405.032. Expedited Handling

Sec. 405.032.  EXPEDITED HANDLING.  (a)  The secretary of state may set and collect the following:(1)  for the expedited handling of a certified record search or expedited filing of a document in the security interest and financing statement records of the secretary, a fee of not more than $15;(2)  for the expedited filing or reviewing of a document relating to a profit or nonprofit corporation, professional corporation or association, cooperative association, unincorporated nonprofit association, limited or general partnership, or limited liability company, a fee of not more than $25;(3)  for the expedited access or access by electronic data transmittal processes to data that is stored in state computer record banks maintained by the secretary, a fee in an amount reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of establishing and administering the system.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the secretary is authorized to maintain a system to provide expedited access by electronic data transmittal processes to all information that is stored in state computer banks maintained by the secretary and that is not classified as confidential by statute or a court decision;  and(4)  for the expedited handling of a request for a certified copy or certificate of fact relating to a corporation, limited partnership, assumed name, trademark document, or other document filed for public record with the corporations section of the office of the secretary of state, a fee of not more than $10 a copy or certificate.(b)  If the secretary of state collects a fee under Subsection (a)(2), the secretary of state shall collect it in advance.(c)  The secretary of state shall deposit the fees in the state treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 398, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 5, Sec. 3.03, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1214, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 405.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 405 - Secretary of State|Subchapter C. Fees|Section 405.033. Revocation of Filing for Nonpayment

Sec. 405.033.  REVOCATION OF FILING FOR NONPAYMENT.  The secretary of state may revoke the filing of a document filed with the office of the secretary of state if the secretary of state determines that the filing fee for the document has not been paid or was paid by an instrument that was dishonored when presented by the state for payment.  The secretary of state shall return the document and give notice of revocation to the filing party by regular mail.  Failure to give or receive notice does not invalidate the revocation.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1214, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 405.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 405 - Secretary of State|Subchapter C. Fees|Section 405.034. Refund

Sec. 405.034.  REFUND.  If the secretary of state deposits in the state treasury a fee that is not due or is in an amount exceeding the amount due the state, the fee or excess is subject to refund.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 406.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 406 - Notary Public; Commissioner of Deeds|Subchapter A. Notary Public|Section 406.001. Appointments

Sec. 406.001.  APPOINTMENTS.  (a) The secretary of state may appoint a notary public at any time.(b)  The secretary of state shall assign each notary public an identifying number and keep a record of the number assigned to each notary public.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1041 (H.B. 1683), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2016.|
TX Govt Code § 406.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 406 - Notary Public; Commissioner of Deeds|Subchapter A. Notary Public|Section 406.002. Term

Sec. 406.002.  TERM.  The term of a notary public expires four years after the date the notary public qualifies.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 406.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 406 - Notary Public; Commissioner of Deeds|Subchapter A. Notary Public|Section 406.003. Jurisdiction

Sec. 406.003.  JURISDICTION.  A notary public has statewide jurisdiction.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 406.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 406 - Notary Public; Commissioner of Deeds|Subchapter A. Notary Public|Section 406.004. Eligibility

Sec. 406.004.  ELIGIBILITY.  (a) Each person appointed and commissioned as a notary public shall be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the State of Texas and must not have been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude.(b)  If the secretary of state discovers, at any time, that an applicant to be a notary public or a commissioned notary public is not eligible to serve as a notary public, the secretary of state shall:(1)  reject the notary application; or(2)  revoke the notary commission.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 719, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 766 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 406.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 406 - Notary Public; Commissioner of Deeds|Subchapter A. Notary Public|Section 406.005. Appointment Procedure--Statement

Sec. 406.005.  APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE--STATEMENT.  (a)  Each person to be appointed a notary public shall submit an application to the secretary of state on a form prescribed by the secretary of state.  The application must satisfy the secretary of state that the applicant is qualified.  The application must state:(1)  the applicant's name to be used in acting as a notary public;(2)  the applicant's post office address;(3)  the applicant's county of residence;(4)  the applicant's date of birth;(5)  the applicant's driver's license number or the number of other official state-issued identification;  and(6)  the applicant's social security number.(b)  The applicant shall also execute the statement of officers as required by Section 1, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1211, Sec. 1.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 719, Sec. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1996;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1211, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 406.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 406 - Notary Public; Commissioner of Deeds|Subchapter A. Notary Public|Section 406.006. Qualification

Sec. 406.006.  QUALIFICATION.  An individual qualifies by:(1)  properly completing the application form;(2)  executing the statement;(3)  providing the bond, if required;(4)  paying the required filing fees;  and(5)  meeting the eligibility requirements.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 406, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 719, Sec. 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1996;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 406.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 406 - Notary Public; Commissioner of Deeds|Subchapter A. Notary Public|Section 406.007. Fees Paid to Secretary of State

Sec. 406.007.  FEES PAID TO SECRETARY OF STATE.  (a)  The applicant must submit to the secretary of state:(1)  a fee of $10 for approving and filing the bond of the notary public, if required;  and(2)  a fee of $1 to be appropriated to and used by the secretary of state only for hiring an investigator and for preparing and distributing the materials required to be distributed under Section 406.008.(b)  The secretary of state shall charge for use of the state a fee of $10 for a notary public commission.  The applicant must pay the fee in advance to the secretary of state.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 2.14(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 406.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 406 - Notary Public; Commissioner of Deeds|Subchapter A. Notary Public|Section 406.008. Commission; Notary Materials

Sec. 406.008.  COMMISSION;  NOTARY MATERIALS.  (a)  Immediately after the qualification of a notary public, the secretary of state shall send notice of appointment along with a commission to the notary public.  The commission is effective as of the date of qualification.(b)  When the commission is issued, the secretary of state shall supply the notary public with:(1)  materials outlining the powers and duties of the office;(2)  a list of prohibited acts;(3)  sample forms for an acknowledgment, jurat, and verification and for the administering of an oath, protest, and deposition; and(4)  the identifying number assigned to the notary public.(c)  Repealed by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 719, Sec. 10, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 719, Sec. 4, 10, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1041 (H.B. 1683), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2016.|
TX Govt Code § 406.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 406 - Notary Public; Commissioner of Deeds|Subchapter A. Notary Public|Section 406.009. Rejection of Appointment; Suspension or Revocation of Commission

Sec. 406.009.  REJECTION OF APPOINTMENT;  SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF COMMISSION.  (a)  The secretary of state may, for good cause, reject an application or suspend or revoke the commission of a notary public.(b)  An action by the secretary of state under this section is subject to the rights of notice, hearing, adjudication, and appeal.(c)  An appeal under this section is to the district court of Travis County.  The secretary of state has the burden of proof, and the trial is conducted de novo.(d)  In this section, "good cause" includes:(1)  a false statement knowingly made in an application;(2)  the failure to comply with Section 406.017;(3)  a final conviction for a violation of a law concerning the regulation of the conduct of notaries public in this or another state;(4)  the imposition on the notary public of an administrative, criminal, or civil penalty for a violation of a law or rule prescribing the duties of a notary public; or(5)  performing any notarization when the person for whom the notarization is performed did not personally appear before the notary at the time the notarization is executed.(e)  The following may not be considered a conviction for the purposes of determining eligibility and good cause:(1)  a dismissal of a proceeding against the defendant and discharge of the defendant before an adjudication of guilt; and(2)  a finding of guilt that has been set aside.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 2.15(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 719, Sec. 5, 6, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 569 (S.B. 2073), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 766 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 406.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 406 - Notary Public; Commissioner of Deeds|Subchapter A. Notary Public|Section 406.010. Bond; Oath

Sec. 406.010.  BOND;  OATH.  (a)  Each person to be appointed a notary public shall, before entering the official duties of office, execute a bond in the amount of $10,000 with a solvent surety company authorized to do business in this state as a surety.  The bond must be approved by the secretary of state, payable to the governor, and conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of office.  The secretary of state has the authority to accept an electronic filing of the notary public bond if an agreement has been made with the surety company.(b)  The notary bond shall be deposited in the office of the secretary of state, is not void on first recovery, and may be sued on in the name of the injured party from time to time until the whole amount of the bond is recovered.(c)  A notary public, before entering on the duties of office, shall take the official oath required by Section 1, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(d)  The oath shall be signed and sworn to or affirmed by the notary public in the presence of a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths in this state.  A notary public cannot execute his or her own oath of office.(e)  The secretary of state shall provide an oath of office form along with the commission and educational materials.(f)  Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply to a person whose services as a notary public are performed primarily as a state officer or employee.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 719, Sec. 7, eff. Jan. 1, 1996;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|