Some well-known Texans are being talked about for top posts in a Trump administration.
As The Texas Tribune reports,the names being discussed most frequently for cabinet positions are former Gov. Rick Perry, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul of Austin, Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Dallas. Countless other names are coming up, as well.
The Lone Star State’s top two politicians have expressed little eagerness to work in the Trump White House. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told Trump's transition team he has "zero interest" in going to Washington. And Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday his “focus is singularly on” serving as governor. Abbott may also be wary of tainting his own rising political career by hitching his wagon to Trump’s star.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz’s name has been mentioned as a possible Supreme Court selection. Cruz, however, has said he’s not interested in serving on the high court.