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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 (alt-weekly)
· 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 The San Antonio
The appointment of Nate Schatzline as a senior adviser on election policy in Gov. Greg Abbott's office has significant implications for Bexar County residents who value the integrity of the electoral process. As a community that has seen its share of contentious elections, San Antonio voters will be watching closely to see how Schatzline's appointment affects the state's approach to voting rights and election legislation. Schatzline's background as a Christian Nationalist has raised concerns among local advocates for voting rights, who worry that his ideology may influence policy decisions that impact the ability of San Antonio residents to cast their ballots. The potential consequences of Schatzline's appointment will be closely monitored by local election officials and community groups, who will be looking for any signs that the state's election policies are being shaped by partisan ideology rather than a commitment to free and fair elections.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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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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