State Capitol, Room 2E.22
P.O. Box 12068
Austin, Texas 78711-2068
(512) 463-0100 • FAX (512) 463-6034

The secretary of the senate is elected by the senate and serves as its chief executive administrator. The secretary supervises the elected officers of the senate and administers and coordinates the operation of the senate central staff, including the engrossing and enrolling clerk, the calendar clerk, the Senate Research Center, staff services, media services, and the journal clerk.

The secretary answers questions from citizens and groups from throughout the state and nation and participates in ceremonial and social occasions as a representative of the senate. During the interim, the Secretary of the Senate’s Office serves as a general administrative office, information center, and clearinghouse for staff functions.

The office provides copies of the senate rules free of charge to the public and maintains a file of minutes of senate standing committee and subcommittee proceedings. In addition, the office provides several publications of interest to individuals involved in the political process:

• Citizen Handbook—This booklet outlines the state legislative process, defines key terms, and offers helpful guidelines to those interested in participating in Texas government. Copies of the handbook are available in English and in Spanish.
• Texas Senators—A concise biography of incumbent senators, this publication also contains addresses, telephone numbers, and district information.
• Press Book of the Texas Senate—This booklet identifies members of the Capitol press corps and details senate policies and procedures pertinent to the press.

These publications are provided to senators for distribution to their constituents. Members of the public can obtain these documents from the Secretary of the Senate’s Office.