Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs visited Laredo and toured the World Trade International Bridge, which connects the United States and Mexico. She met with Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz and local government and business leaders to discuss strengthening trade between Texas and Mexico.
$$303 billion for trade volume through Laredo's international bridges and ports in 2018
Ruth Hughs, Texas Secretary of State; Pete Saenz, Laredo Mayor
The Texas Secretary of State's Office hosted the Texas Businesses Against Trafficking (TBAT) Partnership Forum at the State Capitol with co-hosts the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Sabre Corporation. The forum included presentations on the TBAT program and panel discussions on best practices for combating human trafficking.
Ruth Hughs, Secretary of State; Chip Rogers, President and CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association; Aimee Williams-Ramey, General Counsel of Sabre Corporation
Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs participated in a cultural and economic trade mission to Japan hosted by the Japan Foundation and Center for Global Partnership. She attended policy briefings, met with Japanese government and business leaders, and visited Toyota Motor Corporation headquarters.
$$391 million for investment by Toyota into truck assembly plant in San Antonio
Ruth Hughs, Texas Secretary of State; Nakayama Norihiro, Parliamentary Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan; Sugiyama Motoaki, Deputy Mayor of Toyota City
Dated record: December 11, 2019 This is not new. It happened on December 11, 2019, about 7 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs convened a roundtable discussion with state agencies, the U.S. Census Bureau, and Texas Legislature representatives to coordinate efforts for an accurate count in the 2020 Census.
Ruth Hughs, Texas Secretary of State; Dr. Steven Dillingham, U.S. Census Bureau Director; Dr. Lloyd Potter, Texas State Demographer
Dated record: December 20, 2019 This is not new. It happened on December 20, 2019, about 7 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs attended and delivered remarks at naturalization ceremonies for new American citizens at the U.S. Courthouse, Southern District of Texas, in Corpus Christi.
Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs and Grace Chimene, President of the League of Women Voters of Texas, commemorated the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. The amendment was ratified August 18, 1920, and certified August 26, 1920, annually commemorated as Women's Equality Day.
Ruth R. Hughs, Texas Secretary of State; Grace Chimene, President of the League of Women Voters of Texas
Dated record: September 16, 2020 This is not new. It happened on September 16, 2020, about 6 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
The Texas Secretary of State announced it awarded a contract to The Atkins Group of San Antonio to boost Texas's 2020 Census response efforts. The Atkins Group launched the "Let's Count Texas" campaign to increase participation in the decennial census, targeting low-response areas through broadcast, print, and digital messaging.
Texas Secretary of State's Office, announced contract award; The Atkins Group, contractor awarded contract; launched campaign
TxDOT's Transportation Commission voted to approve the Border Transportation Master Plan (BTMP), a plan developed through partnership between TxDOT and the Border Trade Advisory Committee chaired by Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs. The plan resulted from years of research analyzing transportation needs and growth in the border region.
Ruth R. Hughs, Texas Secretary of State and chair of Border Trade Advisory Committee; TxDOT Transportation Commission, voting body that approved the plan
Texas Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs traveled to the Rio Grande Valley to meet with public officials, economic development organizations, and community leaders on border-related issues. She participated in roundtable discussions, a fireside chat with Tamaulipas's Secretary of Economic Development, met with the RGV Metropolitan Planning Organization, and toured the Pharr International Bridge.
$$615 billion for annual trade value between Texas and Mexico border
Ruth Ruggero Hughs, Texas Secretary of State; Carlos Garcia, Secretary of Economic Development of Tamaulipas; Ambrosio Hernandez, Mayor of Pharr
Texas Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs notified Governor Greg Abbott of her departure from office, effective May 31, 2021. She had served nearly two years as the state's 113th Secretary of State.
Ruth Ruggero Hughs, Texas Secretary of State; Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas
Texas Secretary of State John Scott hosted the Texas Consular Corps Forum on October 4-5 on the University of Texas campus, convening foreign diplomats from more than 40 nations to meet with government, education, and private sector leaders.
John Scott, Texas Secretary of State; Peter Lake, Public Utility Commission Chairman; Wayne Christian, Texas Railroad Commission Chairman
Texas Secretary of State John Scott announced on October 3, 2026 that he will resign at the end of the year to return to private legal practice. Scott was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott on October 21, 2021 and officially began serving October 28, 2021.
John Scott, Texas Secretary of State; Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson officially named Christina Adkins as director of the elections division. Adkins had been serving as acting elections director since early March.
Jane Nelson, Texas Secretary of State; Christina Adkins, Elections Division Director
The Texas Secretary of State's office in the Rudder Building changed its lobby hours to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, effective September 1. The change affects walk-in services for Apostilles/Authentications, Business Filings, and Notary Commissions.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson marked the one-year anniversary of her confirmation by the Texas Senate. Nelson, who previously served as a state senator for 30 years, was unanimously confirmed to the position.
Jane Nelson, Texas Secretary of State; Governor Abbott, Governor of Texas
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson and Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a complaint against the U.S. Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, seeking citizenship data from the federal government.
Jane Nelson, Texas Secretary of State; Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that beginning August 5, the office will offer apostille and authentication services by appointment on Tuesdays and Fridays, in addition to existing mail and walk-in services.
Dated record: December 17, 2025 This is not new. It happened on December 17, 2025, about 10 months ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
The Office of the Texas Secretary of State will temporarily relocate beginning Jan. 12, 2026, to accommodate renovations to the James Earl Rudder Building. Public-facing services will move to 400 W. 15th St. during the renovation.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson shared congratulatory messages from international consulates in Texas commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing.
Jane Nelson, Texas Secretary of State and Chief Protocol Officer