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Texas Legislature 2023

Texas Senate confirms Jane Nelson as secretary of state

Nelson’s former colleagues in the Senate gave her resounding approval, avoiding another embarrassment for Gov. Greg Abbott, whose last three nominations for secretary of state did not receive confirmation.

Secretary of State Jane Nelson presides over the House of Representatives on the first day of the 88th legislature on Jan. 10, 2023.


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