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Appointing a Christian Nationalist bomb thrower to oversee elections legislation with Gov. Greg Abbott
By Sanford Nowlin at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to appoint former state Rep. Nate Schatzline as a senior adviser on election policy says as much about the direction of Texas Republican politics as it does about the state’s lack of seriousness about free and fair elections. Schatzline last week joined Abbott’s office...
Key takeaway Nate Schatzline as a senior adviser on election policy says as much about the direction of Texas Republican politics as it does about the state’s lack of seriousness about free and fair elections.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The appointment of Nate Schatzline as a senior adviser on election policy in Gov. Greg Abbott's office has significant implications for Terrell Hills residents who value the integrity of the electoral process. As a community within the San Antonio area, Terrell Hills is part of a larger demographic that has been actively engaged in local and state elections. Schatzline's background as a Christian Nationalist has raised concerns about the potential for partisan bias in election legislation, which could impact the voting experience for Terrell Hills residents. The community will be watching closely to see how Schatzline's appointment affects the development of election policies in Texas, particularly in regards to voting access and election security. This move may also influence the level of trust that Terrell Hills residents have in the state's ability to conduct free and fair elections, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy democracy.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to appoint former state Rep. Nate Schatzline as a senior adviser on election policy says as much about the direction of Texas Republican politics as it does about the state’s lack of seriousness about free and fair elections. Schatzline last week joined Abbott’s office...
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