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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