State Rep. Nate Schatzline, a conservative leader from Fort Worth, has resigned from the Texas House to take a new position as Gov. Greg Abbott’s senior adviser on election policy. Schatzline will lead policy development and legislative strategy efforts related to election integrity.
Election Integrity Efforts
Schatzline’s portfolio for the next legislative session is expected to include closing Texas’ primary elections, requiring voters to register with a party to cast a ballot in the nominating contests. This move has been a major priority for Republican activists, who argue that Democrats and non-conservative voters are casting ballots in GOP primaries and elevating more moderate candidates.
Schatzline has been a strong advocate for election integrity, having authored a bill during the 2025 legislative session that would have closed the state’s primaries. He has also proposed a bill to restrict voting by mail in Texas, limiting the practice to voters 65 or older.
Schatzline has expressed concerns about the 2020 election, stating that he believes it was stolen from President Donald Trump, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. His appointment as senior adviser on election policy is seen as a significant move by Gov. Abbott to prioritize election integrity in the state.
Original reporting: Texas Tribune (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
