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September 12, 2025      6:24 PM

Speaker Burrows says he agrees with every belief of the late Charlie Kirk

"I happen to agree with all of it," Burrows told KFYO Radio host Chad Hasty as the two discussed new committees being formed "on Civil Discourse & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education, Honoring the Life & Legacy of Charlie Kirk." Listen to the interview below

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September 12, 2025      12:52 PM

People on the Move

Power players, PAC news, leadership transitions and more

While the nation reels and concerns grow about potential violence in the aftermath of the killing of top ally of President Donald Trump, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continue to go back and forth and THC and chatter about a third special session is lingering out there but starting to calm down.

On the last point, let’s hope it stays that way.

Meantime, there were some significant career moves in the Texas Capitol community to tell you about and this is where we do it. Most Fridays, People on the Move features the career news of those who really make it all happen in and around the big pink building. You can always share your news – or that of a friend – by sending it to ksbraddock@gmail.com. If you do, please use “POTM” in the subject line. There’s no penalty for not doing it that way, but I might lose track of it if you don’t.

Please and thank you.

Here’s the latest edition.

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September 12, 2025      12:44 PM

Patrick slams executive order on THC by Abbott and lays out his case against it

The Lt. Gov. says it’s not a personal fight with Abbott but instead is “a disagreement on extremely important policy”

Patrick’s rebuttal of Abbott is available to subscribers.

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September 12, 2025      12:48 AM

Our friend Kyleen Wright passed away

"I hate this news and won't pretend otherwise. Kyleen Wright was a warrior. She was a dear friend, an honest broker at the Texas Capitol, and a classy fighter for her cause - a contrast to those who came to the process later. The loss leaves a void, and she'll be sorely missed" - SB

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September 11, 2025      3:57 PM

Poll shows Rep. Jolanda Jones and Christian Menefee likely headed to Houston runoff in CD 18 with her in the lead

The poll released by Rep. Jones’ campaign today shows her at 25% with Menefee at 14% heading toward the special election for the seat in November

The polling memo is available to subscribers.

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September 10, 2025      11:02 AM

Abbott issues executive order on THC claiming unilateral authority to ban sales to minors along with other regulations

You can download it here.

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September 9, 2025      9:23 AM

Abbott now reportedly expected to issue executive order dealing with THC

The Texas Tribune reports that three sources with knowledge of the plan

Our friend Renzo Downey got the scoop:

Gov. Greg Abbott will soon issue an executive order to regulate THC and set a minimum age of 21 to purchase those products in Texas, according to three people who spoke with the governor’s office.

The Legislature’s second special session of the year ended last week after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced that the House, the Senate and Abbott would not reach a deal on the matter. Patrick has been dead set on a full ban, but Abbott called for a regulatory framework like one he outlined on page 3 of his Senate Bill 3 veto letter.

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September 9, 2025      9:14 AM

Kronberg sizes up the Democratic primary for US Senate in Texas

On Texas Capital Tonight, QR Publisher Harvey Kronberg says battle lines are forming between Rep. Talarico and former Rep. Allred, but Democrats may mostly avoid nasty primary fights downballot

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September 8, 2025      1:36 PM

Rep. Sam Harless announces he will not seek reelection

"I went to Austin, not for politics, but for purpose, and recent sessions have been both physically and mentally challenging," Harless said

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