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Posted by BrendaTx on 7/25/24 4:23pm
VT,
I'm confident with what I have stated and hope any Texas notaries who have been confused unnecessarily by this discussion understand the TX SOS has authority over Texas notaries. While that might not be the case in Vermont, it is true in this state. Notaries should reach out to the TX SOS or an attorney of their choice if they have questions on this discussion.
For more reading on Texas laws regarding notaries public, start here. We are guided PRIMARILY by
(1) the Texas Administrative Code (which you have located),
(2) the Texas Government Code 406, and
(3) Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 121.
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I have found the following laws and topics on the Secretary of State's Website to be essential references for Texas notaries public who want to understand as much as possible.
Links to all Texas Laws and the Texas Constitution
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Index.aspx
From one of the pages on one of my sites:
Texas Secretary of State
Contact
Phone: 512-463-5705
Email: notary@sos.texas.gov
**TEXAS LAWS RELATING TO NOTARIES PUBLIC OR THEIR PRACTICES**
Texas Constitution Article 4 Section 2
Texas Constitution Article 16 Section 50
Texas Administrative Code Chapter 87
Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 503
Texas Business and Commerce Code Section 322
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 20
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 121
Texas Finance Code Chapter 59
Texas Government Code Chapter 312
Texas Government Code Chapter 406
Texas Government Code Chapter 552
Texas Government Code Chapter 602
Texas Government Code Chapter 603
Texas Penal Code Chapter 1
Texas Penal Code Chapter 36
Texas Penal Code Chapter 37
Texas Penal Code Chapter 39
Texas Property Code Chapter 12.013
**Education and Training for Notaries Provided by the Secretary of State**
Texas Notary FAQs
Texas Notary Educational Materials
Texas Notary Allowable Fees
Texas Notary Sample Certificates (PDF)
Lost in Translation: Texas Notary Public v. Mexico Notario Publico
Texas SOS YouTube Channel
Michael Closen - Video on Notary Law & Ethics
Kathleen Butler - Texas Notary Fundamentals
Notary Training Videos - Texas Secretary of State
https://notarytraining.sos.texas.gov/
**Online Services**
Texas Notary Search (Verify Notary Status)
Update Your Address with the SOS
Request Duplicate of Your Commission Certificate
**Resources**
Apostille / Authentications Unit
Apostilles and Authentications PowerPoint Presentation
Texas Notary Applications and Forms
State Office of Risk Management - Notaries Without Bond (State Employees)
**Notary Complaints**
Complaints Relating to Unauthorized Practice of Law by a Texas Notary
Complaints Regarding Notaries (Generally)
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