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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 / 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 The Pearland
As Rep. Nate Schatzline takes on his new role in Gov. Abbott's office, his efforts to lead election integrity policy will likely have a significant impact on Brazoria County voters. The proposal to close Texas' primary elections, which Schatzline is expected to prioritize, could alter the way Pearland residents participate in the electoral process. If implemented, this change would require voters to register with a party to cast a ballot in primary elections, potentially affecting voter turnout and representation in local elections. With Pearland being a part of the Houston area, which often sees high voter engagement, the effects of such a policy shift will be closely watched by local election officials and residents alike. The debate over closing primaries has already sparked division within the Republican party, and it remains to be seen how this will play out in Brazoria County, where voters will be affected by any changes to the state's election laws.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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