Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reflected on her nearly three and a half years leading the agency, highlighting modernization efforts, election administration improvements, and economic development initiatives as her tenure comes to a close.
$Millions of dollars for election security grants distributed to counties
Jane Nelson, Texas Secretary of State (115th); Greg Abbott, Governor who appointed Nelson
Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden presided over his first meeting of the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) in Laredo. The committee discussed transportation infrastructure, international trade, and the Texas-Mexico Border Transportation Master Plan.
The Texas Secretary of State launched SOSPortal, a new business filing system, on September 29, 2026. SOSPortal replaces SOSDirect and SOSUpload, consolidating filing, ordering, and searching into a single platform.
Texas Secretary of State, Government agency launching new system
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Elizabeth "Lisa" Maciejewski-West as Chair of the Risk Management Board. The State Office of Risk Management administers insurance services for state agencies.
Greg Abbott, Governor; Elizabeth "Lisa" Maciejewski-West, Appointee to Risk Management Board Chair
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Brooks Bennett to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees on October 1, 2026. Bennett is the city manager of Round Rock and will serve until February 1, 2031.
Greg Abbott, Governor; Brooks Bennett, Appointed to Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees
Governor Greg Abbott hosted a meeting of the Texas Jobs Council at the Governor's Mansion to receive an update on workforce development efforts. Abbott signed a proclamation declaring October 2-9 Manufacturing Week in Texas.
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; Brent Taylor, Council Co-Chair and Teamsters Southern Region Vice President; Tony Bennett, Texas Association of Manufacturers President
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