EXECUTIVE · TX · 2019-2019
David Whitley
Secretary of State · Republican · Texas
On the record
Senate did not confirm; resigned amid voter-purge controversy
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
David Whitley occupied the Secretary of State office in Texas for 1 year (2019–2019). Took office after Rolando Pablos; succeeded by Ruth Hughs. Departure context: Senate did not confirm; resigned amid voter-purge controversy. Same-year political environment (2019): Governor Greg Abbott; Attorney General Ken Paxton; Treasurer Glenn Hegar.
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Others who held this office in Texas
- Jane Nelson (2024-present)
- John Scott (2021-2022)
- Ruth Hughs (2019-2021)
- Rolando Pablos (2017-2018)
- Carlos Cascos (2015-2017)
- Nandita Berry (2014-2015)
- John Steen (2012-2014)
- Hope Andrade (2008-2012)
- Phil Wilson (2007-2008)
- Roger Williams (2005-2007)
- Geoffrey Connor (2003-2005)
- George W. Bush appointee chain (multiple) (1995-2003)
- Ronald Kirk (1994-1995)
- John Hannah Jr. (1991-1993)
- George S. Bayoud Jr. (1989-1991)
- Jack M. Rains (1987-1989)