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Secretary Nelson: Texas is Prepared for a Secure Election; Texas Has 18.6 Million Registered Voters; Secretary Nelson Reminds Texans of Oct. 7 Registration Deadline; Texas Secretary of State Marks National Voter Registration Day by Reminding Texans ‘There is Still Time to Register to Vote’
Today, Governor Greg Abbott officially appointed Jane Nelson to serve as the 115th Texas Secretary of State. Upon the filing of her official appointment, Nelson issued the following statement:
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed John Scott as the Texas Secretary of State. The Secretary serves as Chief Election Officer for Texas, assisting county election officials and ensuring the uniform application and interpretation of election laws throughout Texas.
The secretary of state of Texas is one of the six members of the executive department of the State of Texas in the United States. Under the Constitution of Texas, the appointment is made by the governor of Texas, with confirmation by the Texas Senate.
AUSTIN—Today, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson marked one year since she was unanimously confirmed by the Texas Senate to serve as Secretary.
The Secretary of State is one of six state officials designated in the Texas Constitution to form the Executive Department of the State. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with confirmation by the Senate, and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
Jane Nelson (Republican Party) is the Texas Secretary of State. She assumed office on January 7, 2023. Her current term ends on January 19, 2027. Nelson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Texas State Senate to represent District 12. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Jane Nelson was appointed the 115th Texas Secretary of State by Governor Greg Abbott on January 5, 2023. Secretary Nelson is a businesswoman and former teacher who served two terms on the State Board of Education and 30 years as a State Senator representing North Texas.
Today, Jane Nelson was officially sworn in as Texas' 115th Secretary of State by Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
The Secretary of State is one of six state officials named by the Texas Constitution to form the Executive Department of the State. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with confirmation by the Senate, and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.