Nelson, a former member of the state board of education and a state senator since 1993, will become the state’s top election official and head of an agency that oversees business filings.

Nelson did not run for re-election after serving 30 years in the Texas Senate, including serving as chair of the Senate Finance Committee since 2014. #TXSenate votes 31-0 to approve former Senator ...

Secretary of State Jane Nelson presides over the House of Representatives on the first day of the 88th Legislature on Jan. 10. She was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday.

"Senator Nelson's lifelong commitment to public service and deep understanding of state government will be assets in her new role ensuring the critical duties of Secretary of State are fulfilled ...

Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary of state. The announcement comes one day after John Scott said he would step ...

Nelson planned to retire from the Senate after 30 years in office. But her nomination will give Abbott a clearer path to having his nominee confirmed by the Senate after his last three have gone ...