The significance of Texas Representative Lacey Hull's appointment as the new vice chair of the House's GOP Caucus may fly under the radar for some. However, one local political expert says it has important ramifications for Houston politics and the direction of the state's Republican party. According to Brandon Rottinghaus,...
Texas Representative Lacey Hull will take over for former GOP caucus vice chair fellow state rep. Tom Oliverson .The significance of Texas Representative Lacey Hull 's appointment as the new vice chair of the House's GOP Caucus may fly under the radar for some. However, one local political expert says it has important ramifications for Houston politics and the direction of the state's Republican party.
“Lacey Hull has gone from a candidate who had difficulties to one who’s become a reliable member in a very short time. Her brand of conservatism is appealing to people in the caucus,” he said."The fact that they liked her and trusted her enough shows that they have a lot of respect for her and her ability to articulate the Republican Party positions and build purchase among members.”
Other than voting to impeach Paxton, Hull is more or less a traditional Republican regarding her stances, Rottinghaus said. On her campaign website, there is no shortage of references to conservative items. She touts being supportive of individual liberty and past voting records of banning abortion, supporting additional funding for border security and allowing constitutional carry.
“I don’t see her as aligning herself necessarily with any one camp,” Rottinghaus added. “That’s a good place to be because it allows you to calibrate the political feeling of the chamber build relationships with people across the spectrum.” According to Rottinghaus, for lack of a better term, Hull has experienced quite a redemption story. She started her tenure in office a little rocky but rebounded quickly to become one of the most effective legislators per theHull’s entrance into the House was marked by controversy as she faced allegations that she was involved in two romantic relationships with a fellow representative and a political consultant.
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