SEMINAR REGISTRATION

First Day: May 19, 2026 | Last Day: July 17, 2026

Seminars are educational presentations tailored to the audience as it relates to their election-related duties, and pursuant to the Texas Election Code. This event is held in Round Rock, Texas with a nominal registration fee to cover the cost of the seminar, breaks, and lunch.

Registration

Includes official programmed events, a link to the corresponding training material, a luncheon, morning and afternoon snacks. 

Fees and Deadlines

  • A registration fee of $375 is required on or before July 17, 2026.
  • All registrations paid for and/or received between July 18 to July 31 will be subject to a $50 late registration fee.
  • All fees must be paid in full prior to arrival.
    If you are unable to submit payment in advance, fees must be paid in full at check-in.

Method of Payment

Checks

  1. Make checks payable to:
    Texas Secretary of State
  2. Include a copy of your
    registration confirmation email 
  3. Mail to:
    Texas Secretary of State
    Elections Division
    PO Box 12060
    Austin, Texas 78711-2060

 

Credit Cards

  1. Register online
  2. Call 1.800.252.8683
  • First prompt, select Option 1.
    Second prompt, select Option 3.
    Ask to speak with an EFM team member to make a seminar credit card payment.
  • Seminar registration confirmation number must be readily available. The number is located in your registration confirmation email. 
  • Cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express. 
  • A 2.7% processing fee will be applied by the credit card company. The Secretary of State does not charge for processing fees.

Cancellations
& Refunds

Cancellations received on or before July 17 will be eligible for a full refund. 

Cancellation requests received after July 17 will result in a forfeiture of the registration fee. 

Substitutes

If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute in your place. 

To transfer your registration to a substitute, please login to your registration, click on "Transfer," and enter the substitute's information. After submitting the form, the substitute will receive a registration confirmation, and your original registration will be canceled.

Special Needs

The Secretary of State makes every effort to ensure all activities and events are held in facilities that are accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons requiring special assistance or reasonable accommodations should contact us. 

Attire

Attire for the seminar is business casual during all general and breakout sessions.

A sweater and/or light jacket may be needed as meeting rooms may be kept cool.