Governor Abbott Appoints Howden As Texas Secretary Of State
July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas, July 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Appoints Howden As Texas Secretary Of State
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Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Robert S. Howden as the 116th Secretary of State of Texas, effective July 18, 2026.
"Robert Howden has served Texas with distinction in four Republican governors' administrations," said Governor Abbott. "I have full confi . . .
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Governor Abbott Appoints Howden As Texas Secretary Of State
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Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Robert S. Howden as the 116th Secretary of State of Texas, effective July 18, 2026.
"Robert Howden has served Texas with distinction in four Republican governors' administrations," said Governor Abbott. "I have full confi . . .