Former long-time Texas State Senator Jane Nelson of Flower Mound has been appointed as the new Texas Secretary of State. The Governor's office made the announcement this morning.
Senator Nelson’s appointment comes after Governor Abbott accepted the resignation of former Secretary of State John Scott last month.
The Secretary of State serves as Chief Election Officer for Texas, assisting county election officials and ensuring the uniform application and interpretation of election laws throughout Texas.
The Office of the Secretary of State also provides a repository for official business and commercial records required to be filed with the Office.
In addition, the Secretary serves as senior advisor and liaison to the Governor for Texas Border and Mexican Affairs and as Chief International Protocol Officer for Texas.
Nelson is a businesswoman and former teacher who was first elected to the Texas Senate in 1992 after serving two terms on the State Board of Education. She was Chair of the Senate Health Committee longer than anyone in history before becoming the first woman to be Chair of the Senate Finance Committee.
Nelson served in the 22nd District from 2003 until last year when she declined to seek another term.
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