August 15, 2025      11:28 AM

People on the Move

Topping career news: The retirement of a fixture at the Texas Capitol, staffer moves, lobby news, association promotions, and more

Well, that was exhausting.

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Gov. Greg Abbott wasted no time after lots of time was wasted and immediately called the legislature back into session, which will likely begin in earnest on Monday when a quorum is again expected in the Texas House. Some Democratic members have already started to announce their triumphant return to Austin.

Both chambers adjourned Sine Die today and you can expect an expedited version of a special to get underway quickly. There’s chatter among some Republican members that certain bills won’t need full hearings after lengthy hearings in the first called session. One exception to that might be the congressional maps – those could receive full hearings again just to keep things kosher in anticipation of court challenges – otherwise everything will probably happen rapidly.

Meantime, a fixture of the Texas Capitol is retiring and some other career news hit the inbox this week to share with you. People on the Move usually picks up again during the summer months as staffers leave offices, new lobby ventures start, and careers move in different directions after a regular session. To let the Texas Capitol community in on your career news, feel free to send it anytime to ksbraddock@gmail.com. If you use POTM in the subject line, it helps me keep it all straight. Apologies for anytime I miss something.

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By Scott Braddock

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