# Howden Takes Charge of Texas Elections | Austin News

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-07-18T05:52:29+00:00
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## Resource

Texas taps Robert Howden, a seasoned GOP insider, as the new Secretary of State just months before the pivotal midterms—placing him at the helm of elections, business records, and border affairs as he steps into a role critical to maintaining election integrity and public trust. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e0f8cc53fd1e73a0

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