The secretary of state has completed a full forensic audit of the 2020 general election in the state's largest Democratic and Republican counties.
Nelson's nomination must be confirmed by her colleagues in the Texas Senate during the 2023 legislative session.
Scott has held the position for just over one year and will move back to his private practice in 2023.
The feud is bubbling over from the courtroom to the public square where rhetorical punches are thrown about.
This procedure is required under Senate Bill (SB) 1, the new Texas election law overhaul passed last year.
Appointed Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria allegedly told the Secretary of State’s office she would not be able to complete an unofficial count by the statutory deadline, a Class B Misdemeanor.
The governor has appointed John Scott, a former deputy attorney general, to the position.
