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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
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James Barragán

Texas Senate confirms Jane Nelson as secretary of state

Secretary of State Jane Nelson presides over the House of Representatives on the first day of the 88th legislature on Jan. 10, 2023.
Secretary of State Jane Nelson presides over the House of Representatives on the first day of the 88th Legislature on Jan. 10. She was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday. (Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune)

The Texas Senate on Wednesday confirmed former state Sen. Jane Nelson of Fort Worth as secretary of state in a unanimous vote that avoided another embarrassment for Gov. Greg Abbott, whose last three nominations to the position never received confirmation.

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