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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
· 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 Alamo Heights News
The appointment of Nate Schatzline as a senior adviser on election policy in Gov. Greg Abbott's office has significant implications for the future of elections in Texas, including Bexar County, where Alamo Heights is located. As a community within the San Antonio area, Alamo Heights residents will be affected by any changes to election legislation that Schatzline helps shape. Given Schatzline's background, local voters may be concerned about the potential impact on voting access and election integrity in their community. The city's government and residents will likely be watching closely to see how Schatzline's appointment influences the development of election policies in Texas, and how these policies might affect local elections and the democratic process in Alamo Heights. This appointment may also spark discussions among local community groups and civic organizations about the importance of protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections in their area.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
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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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