David Whitley Embattled Secretary Of State David Whitley Resigns As Texas Legislative Session Ends By Ashley Lopez • May 28, 2019 Texas Secretary of State David Whitley, who was behind the botched effort to remove alleged noncitizens from the state’s voter rolls, reportedly resigned Monday as the 86th Legislature came to a close. Senate Panel Votes To Confirm Texas Secretary Of State After Scolding From Federal Judge By Ashley Lopez • Mar 4, 2019 The day after a federal judge in San Antonio criticized Texas Secretary of State David Whitley’s effort to remove alleged noncitizens from voter rolls, a state Senate committee approved his nomination.