Texas Names New Election Chief | Austin News

Texas just tapped Robert S. Howden as its new Secretary of State — a major move ahead of the November election. Governor Greg Abbott, who picked Howden for the July 18th start, says his deep GOP experience and insider knowledge of state politics make him the perfect choice to safeguard election integrity. Howden’s resume includes advising four Republican governors and working directly for Abbott — plus a track record in legislative and economic policy. With high-stakes races like the U.S. Senate showdown looming, all eyes are on Howden to ensure a smooth, secure, and fair election process. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9cca4648a0249607