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October 10, 2024      12:46 PM

Ag Commissioner Miller subpoenaed to appear at criminal trial of his longtime consultant Todd Smith

He's been summoned to appear on Oct 21

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October 10, 2024      9:40 AM

Rep. Christina Morales joins the race for MALC chair

Vice Chair Morales says "I'm ready to lead our diverse caucus to new heights." She joins Rep. Romero, who announced last Friday. And it sounds like there will be at least one more entrant in the race

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October 8, 2024      4:32 PM

Reports show astronomical dollars in the lone competitive Texas Senate race and various groups bailing out GOP House candidates in the homestretch

Sen. LaMantia’s approaching a $10 million campaign; TLR and ART coming in hot for the GOP while Democrats are seeing some backup as well

One consequence of the highly dishonest campaign cycle is that Gov. Greg Abbott’s scorched earth campaign in the GOP primary may have improved the November map for Texas House Democrats. But that, of course, suggests the minority party has the organization to capitalize on right-wing Republican candidates and a reset in the Democratic presidential ticket.

The 30-day reports show what look like bailouts on both sides, with Texans for Lawsuit Reform, Associated Republicans of Texas, Coalition For/Por Texas, Texas Defense and others now all on the battlefield while the Tim Dunn and Wilks brothers PAC Texans United for a Conservative Majority is getting involved in fall elections. Those don't appear to be coordinating in any way, though. The PAC, which wreaked havoc in the primary and runoff is now doing something you’d expect from a Republican-aligned group: going after Democrats to support Republicans in swing seats.

Of course, TLR, like this cycle’s newest entrant Family Empowerment Coalition PAC, backs Democrats and Republicans. But TLR’s the go-to Republican backstop, which is evident in some of the most awkward reports ahead of a general election in a while.

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By James Russell

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October 8, 2024      9:39 AM

Allred raised about $30 million in the third quarter, per his campaign

No cash on hand number was given. Allred and Cruz have now collectively raised about $132 million, which is more than the final total in the 2018 race between Cruz and O'Rourke

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October 7, 2024      4:03 PM

Democratic former Sen. Lucio endorses GOP challenger Adam Hinojosa in bid to unseat Sen. LaMantia

Power moves: Lucio supported LaMantia in the 2022 Democratic primary when he was retiring from the seat. Now, Lucio is against LaMantia after Hinojosa hired Lt. Gov. Patrick's consultant

The announcement via Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s chief strategist Allen Blakemore can be downloaded here.

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October 7, 2024      12:30 PM

Sen. Cruz raised $21 million in the third quarter and has more than $16 million cash on hand, per his campaign

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October 7, 2024      12:03 PM

Video: Democratic Harris County DA Ogg appears in TV ad for Sen. Cruz

"I'm supporting Ted Cruz because Democrats and Republicans must work together to solve Texans' problems now."

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October 5, 2024      11:16 AM

Lt. Gov. Patrick makes surprise appearance before PUC in Houston and calls on Centerpoint CEO Wells to resign

During a Saturday morning PUC workshop, Patrick again blasted the utility for its $800 million generator deal; Sen. Alvarado noted to the PUC that Abbott's appointed commissioners can essentially be fired through the Senate nominations process next year. Developing...

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October 4, 2024      5:30 PM

People on the Move

New partnerships, staffer moves, a new lobby shop in Austin, and more

Great to see so many of you this week at both the Mexican American Legislative Caucus event in San Antonio and the Texas House GOP Caucus golf tournament in Bastrop. There was drinking, cigar smoking, and people just having a good time at both events. So, maybe don’t mention it to Dan Patrick.

Meantime, some of you are moving up in the world as movers and shakers tend to do. The Texas Capitol community is always curious about where you end up when one door closes and another opens. The most efficient way to spread the word is to send that career news to ksbraddock@gmail.com and use POTM in the subject line for the quickest service.

Please and thank you.

Here’s this week’s edition of People on the Move.

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By Scott Braddock

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October 4, 2024      5:04 PM

Rep. Romero launches campaign for MALC Chair

"Over the past few days, I've been humbled by the encouragement from many of my colleagues to run for MALC Chair," said Rep. Romero. "This is a role I have been considering for months, but the confidence of my peers has inspired me to take the next step and formally join the race."

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