Who is responsible for maintaining public records in Texas?

The Texas Secretary of State is responsible for maintaining public records in Texas. This role includes overseeing the filing of various documents, such as business registrations, election materials, and official state documents, ensuring accessibility to the public. The office manages a wide range of records that are crucial for transparency and governance, facilitating the public's right to access information about government activities and actions.

While the Governor's Office, the Attorney General, and the Texas State Legislature play significant roles in state governance, they do not have the primary responsibility of managing public records. The Governor's Office focuses on executive functions and administration, the Attorney General's role often centers around legal matters and defending state laws, and the legislature is involved in law-making rather than record maintenance. This delineation of responsibilities underscores the specific designation of the Secretary of State’s office as the custodian of public records in Texas.