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Rep. Nate Schatzline resigns from Texas House to lead “election integrity” policy in Gov. Abbott’s office
By Texas Tribune, Kayla Guo And Alejandro Serrano at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 2, 2026
· 4 min read
State Rep. Nate Schatzline, R-Fort Worth, resigned from the Texas House Thursday to take a new position as Gov. Greg Abbott’s senior adviser on election policy.Schatzline, who was among the most hardline conservative members of the Texas House, is set to lead “policy development and legislative s...
Key takeaway On June 2, Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced she would step down from the office in mid-July, just months before a blockbuster midterm.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
The departure of Rep. Nate Schatzline from the Texas House to lead election policy in Gov. Abbott's office has significant implications for Montgomery County voters. As a hardline conservative, Schatzline's priorities, such as closing Texas' primary elections, may resonate with some local Republican activists who have long advocated for this change. However, others in the community may be concerned about the potential impact on voter participation and the electoral process. With Schatzline's new role, it is likely that the issue of closed primaries will be a major topic of discussion in the next legislative session, and local residents can expect to see heated debates about the merits of this proposal. The fact that Secretary of State Jane Nelson, who had opposed closing the primaries, is stepping down may also shift the dynamics of this issue, and Montgomery County voters will be watching closely to see how these changes play out.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? State Rep. Nate Schatzline, R-Fort Worth, resigned from the Texas House Thursday to take a new position as Gov. Greg Abbott’s senior adviser on election policy.Schatzline, who was among the most hardline conservative members of the Texas House, is set to lead “policy development and legislative s...
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