Good citizenship includes participation in the election process.

The Oklahoma and Texas State Election Boards now offer a wide variety of services online.

Oklahoma

• Oklahoma State Election Board

Texas

• Texas Secretary of State Elections Division

Oklahoma Officials

Governor

Governor Mary Fallon
212 State Capitol Building
2300 North Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Phone: 405-521-2342

Website: http://www.ok.gov/governor/index.php

Lt. Governor

Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb
211 State Capitol Building
2300 North Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Phone: 405-521-2161

Website: http://www.ltgov.state.ok.us

Oklahoma House of Representatives

OK House District 52

Charles Ortega
537 State Capitol Building
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Phone: 405-557-7369

E-mail: charles.orgeta@okhouse.gov

OK House District 55

Ryan McMullan
321 State Capitol Building
2300 North Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Phone 405-557-7312

E-mail: ryanmcmullen@okhouse.gov

OK House District 63

Rep. Don Armes
304 State Capitol Building
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Phone: 405-557-7307

E-mail: donarmes@okhouse.gov

State Senate

OK Senate District 26

Sen. Tom Ivester
529A State Capitol Building
2300 North Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Phone: 405-521-5545

E-mail: mclerran@oksenate.gov

OK Senate District 38

Sen. Mike Schulz
515A State Capitol Building
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Phone: 405-521-5612

E-mail: terrill@oksenate.gov

Texas Officials

Governor

Gov. Rick Perry
Texas State Capitol
P.O. Box 12428
Austin, Texas 78711-2428

Phone 512-463-2000

Website: http://www.governor.state.tx.us

Lieutenant Governor

Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst
Capitol Station
P.O. Box 12068
Austin, Texas 78711-2068

Phone: 512-463-0001

Website: http://www.ltgov.state.tx.us

Texas House of Representatives

Texas House District 69

Lanham Lyne
Texas House of Representatives
P.O. Box 2910
Room E2.8201, Capitol Extension
Austin, Texas 78768-2910

Phone: 512-463-0534

E-mail: lanham.lyne@house.state.tx.us

Texas House District 68

Rick Hardcastle
Texas House of Representatives
P.O. Box 2910
Room E2.706
Austin, Texas 78768-2910

Phone: 512-463-0526

E-mail: rick.hardcastle@house.state.tx.us

State Senate

Texas Senate District 28

Robert L. Duncan
P.O. Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711

Phone: 512-463-0128

E-mail: robert.duncan@senate.state.tx.us

Texas Senate District 30

Craig Estes
P.O. Box 12068 Capitol Station
Room 3E.8 Austin, TX 78711

Phone: 512-463-0130

E-mail: craig.estes@senate.state.tx.us

It's important to build long-term relationships with those who represent you. Good relationships start with good communication. Follow these guidelines when writing to elected officials.

WRITING LETTERS

Most elected officials are formerly addressed as "The Honorable _________".

"Sincerely yours" is appropriate as a complimentary close. Sign your full name.

Where possible, use your official letterhead. If you are writing as an individual, use plain white bond paper and give your official title following your signature to identify yourself and to indicate your competency to address the subject.

E-MAIL

Closely follow the general good form for regular letter writing. Most offices respond only by written correspondence through "snail mail," so be sure to include your regular post address when using this form of communication if you expect a response. Some offices may be inaccessible by e-mail.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

1. Your legislators like to hear from home and want to be kept informed of conditions in the district. Base your letter on your own pertinent experiences and observations.

1. If writing about a specific bill, describe it by number or by its popular name. Legislators have thousands of bills before them in the course of a year, and cannot always take time to figure out to which one you are referring.

1. Legislators appreciate intelligent, well-thought-out letters that present a definite position, even if they do not agree.

1. Even more important and valuable to them is a concrete statement of the reasons for your position—particularly if you are writing about a field in which you have specialized knowledge. Representatives have to vote on many matters with which they have had little or no firsthand experience. Some of the most valuable information they receive comes from facts presented in letters from people who have knowledge in the field.

1. Letters should be timed to arrive while the issue is alive. Members of the committee considering the bill will appreciate having your views while the bill is ripe for study and action.

1. Recent concerns over security in our nation's capital have greatly increased the time it takes for mail to be processed. You may be more successful at making your voice heard on national issues if you contact your legislator's field office.