John B. Scott (Texas politician)
John B. Scott is an American politician and lawyer. A member of the Republican Party, he was Secretary of State of Texas from 2021 to 2022, and was interim Texas attorney general for a brief period in 2023. Governor Greg Abbott appointed Scott to both positions.
John B. Scott | |
|---|---|
| Attorney General of Texas | |
| Interim May 31, 2023 – July 14, 2023 Served during Ken Paxton's suspension | |
| Governor | Greg Abbott |
| Preceded by | Brent Webster (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Angela Colmenero (interim) |
| 114th Secretary of State of Texas | |
| In office October 21, 2021 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Governor | Greg Abbott |
| Preceded by | Ruth R. Hughs Joe Esparza (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Jane Nelson |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Texas, Austin (BA) South Texas College of Law Houston (JD) |
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