Township Secretary & Records

The Office Township Secretary promotes open and responsive government and service delivery through supporting, facilitating, and strengthening The Woodlands Township's governmental processes.

The Township Secretary is the local official who along with the department's staff maintains the integrity of the election process, ensures transparency and access to Township records, facilitates the legislative process, and records The Woodlands Township's history. The Township Secretary acts as the compliance officer for federal, state, and local statutes, including the Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, and Board Policy, and serves as the filing authority for candidate election forms, campaign finance reports, and financial disclosure statements.

Elections

The Township Secretary’s Office is responsible for overseeing and conducting all Township Elections. Board of Director Elections are held in November each year and Residential Elections for the Residential Design Review Committees (RDRC) and Village Associations are held in February each year.

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Public Meetings

The Township Secretary's Office manages agendas and meeting minutes for The Woodlands Township Board of Directors and various other committees, helping keep residents informed and engaged. Public meetings are posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, ensuring transparency in decisions that impact the community.

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Public Information Requests

Public Information Requests allow residents to access Township records under the Texas Public Information Act, promoting transparency and accountability. These requests are managed by the Township Secretary's Office, which ensures timely responses in accordance with state law and provides access to records related to Township governance, operations, and services.

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Records & Property Data

The Township Secretary's Office oversees the management and retention of all official Township records in accordance with state law. This includes maintaining various Township records while providing public access to records through proper retention and archiving practices.

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Conflict Disclosures

In accordance with Section 176.009 of the Texas Local Government Code, The Woodlands Township posts Local Government Officer Conflicts Disclosure Statements and Questionnaires to promote transparency. These records are maintained by the Township Secretary’s Office and will be published as they are received.

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Township Secretary

Laure Morgan, TRMC, MMC, CPM, MPA

Laure Morgan serves as the Township Secretary for The Woodlands Township. With extensive experience in municipal government and a strong background in records management, elections, and public meetings she plays a key role in supporting transparency and compliance.

Laure is a Texas Registered Municipal Clerk, a Certified Public Manager, a Master Municipal Clerk and holds an MPA degree.

Responsibilities

The Office of the Township Secretary is responsible for:

Serves as the custodian of all official records for The Woodlands Township serves as Records Management Officer, responsible for the Records Management Program
Accepts and processes Public Information Requests
Manages Township elections as the Chief Election Official:
- Township Board of Directors Elections - held in November of each year
- Residential Design and Review Committee and Village Association Elections - held in February of each year
- Special Elections - as authorized by the Texas Election Code and ordered by the Board of Directors
Accepts candidate election forms and reports
Plans, organizes, and coordinates the agenda packet and meeting process for the Board of Directors:
- Ensures compliance with public meeting guidelines
Posts agendas, minutes, and public notices for the Board of Directors and other board-appointed committees
Maintains the Board of Directors Meeting Schedule and Orders and Resolutions approved by the Board, ensuring that official documents are signed, sealed, and fully executed.
Prepares honorary documents and assists with public outreach
Govern the Township's seal
Maintains property data for properties within the Township boundaries, the Township's property and land use database, easement rights, and documents for park and pathway assets.