Abbott Taps Key Staffer As New Secretary Of State

AUSTIN (CSBDFW.COM/AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott has named his deputy chief of staff Texas’ new secretary of state.
David Whitley replaces Rolando Pablos, who announced earlier this month that he was resigning after two years in the office.
In a statement Monday, Abbott’s office said Whitley has worked for Abbott in various capacities since 2004.
He had previously served as the governor’s appointment’s director and was assistant deputy attorney general while Abbott was att