May 25, 2018      2:25 PM
People on the Move
Texans heading to DC, others getting promotions in Austin, a veteran of the legislative process leaves some huge shoes to fill, a documentary in the works, and more
It’s those short trips with
no down time that wear you out.
Driving to San Antonio Wednesday
to speak at the Texas Association of Business meeting then immediately flying
to Houston to attend the Republican Party of Texas Chairman’s
forum the same day, though, meant I got to see so many of your smiling faces along
the way. Big thanks to Harris County GOP Chairman Paul Simpson and his sidekick, er, comms director Vlad
Davidiuk for their hospitality. It was also good
to meet Fort Bend County Republican Party Chairman Jacey Jetton. Paul and Jacey did an incredible job corralling RPT
Chair James Dickey and challenger Cindy Asche, who leave you with the impression
they don’t like each other very much.
More on their race soon
and, of course, we’re almost into June so both party’s conventions are right
around the corner.
Back at the Capitol,
it was an emotional week in the aftermath of the tragedy in Santa Fe. Many in
the halls of the building expressed skepticism that Gov. Greg Abbott’s hastily arranged and well-choreographed roundtables will
lead to anything other than talk and photo ops. The governor seems as
well-intentioned as when he sought to fund quality pre-k programs.
Meantime some Texans are
heading to DC, others are getting promotions right here in Austin, and others
are leaving huge shoes to fill. Let me know what you’re hearing at ksbraddock@gmail.com and put People on
the Move or POTM in the subject line. You can brag on others or yourself. It’s
fine, really. Here’s Texas’ weekly roundup of People on the Move:
By Scott Braddock
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