A Resolution Supporting the Election of the Texas Secretary of State

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Red River County Executive Committee supports amending Article IV, Section 21 of the Texas Constitution to require that the Texas Secretary of State be elected by the qualified voters of the State of Texas at a statewide general election; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Red River County Executive Committee urges the Texas Legislature, pursuant to Article XVII of the Texas Constitution, to adopt a joint resolution submitting such a constitutional amendment to the voters of Texas for approval; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment should establish a four - year term concurrent with other statewide elected offices and authorize the Legislature to enact enabling legislation under the Texas Election Code governing qualifications, ballot placement, vacancies, and an orderly transition from appointment to election; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Red River County Executive Committee hereby adopts this resolution and copies be forwarded to the State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) and to all Republican members of the Texas Legislature.