Jane Nelson became the first Texas secretary of state confirmed by the Senate in nearly six years. Nelson, a Flower Mound Republican who served in the Senate...
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Nelson was unanimously approved by the Legislature’s upper chamber. Her approval had been widely expected after Gov. Greg Abbott announced Nelson’s appointment to replace a more controversial secretary of state connected to efforts to overturn election results in 2020′s presidential election. The secretary of state serves as Texas’ top election official, issuing guidance to county election officials and working with local election administrators to update voter rolls. The office also oversees state business filings and serves in a diplomatic capacity.
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