Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 405.004 - Deputy Secretary of State(a) The secretary of state shall appoint a deputy secretary of state who shall: (1) perform the duties prescribed by law for the secretary of state when the secretary of state is absent or unable to act; and(2) perform other duties required by the secretary of state.(b) The deputy secretary of state serves at the pleasure of the secretary of state.Tex. Gov't. Code § 405.004
Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2005. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1987.