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(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 405.004. Deputy Secretary of State - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-405-004/
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