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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 KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
The appointment of Nate Schatzline as Gov. Greg Abbott's senior adviser on election policy may have implications for voters in Terrell Hills , particularly if the proposal to close Texas' primary elections gains traction. As a community within the San Antonio area, Terrell Hills residents may be affected by changes to the state's election process, including potentially having to register with a party to cast a ballot in primary elections. This could alter the dynamics of local elections, where voters may have previously been able to participate in primaries without declaring a party affiliation. The debate over closing primaries is likely to be contentious, with some arguing it will increase the influence of party loyalists and others claiming it will stifle voter participation. Terrell Hills residents will likely be watching this issue closely as it unfolds in the next legislative session.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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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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