Cap Chat Texas returns for Season Two with an insightful conversation featuring Robert Haney, whose journey to the heart of Texas politics began by shagging golf balls. Over his 20-year tenure as Chief Clerk of the Texas House, Haney served under five different Speakers, playing a crucial role in keeping the legislative gears turning.
From navigating procedural hurdles and managing the complexities of the state budget, to knowing how to mix a proper Yellow Tail, this episode pulls back the curtain on the inner workings of the Clerk’s Office, revealing a side of the legislative process most people never see.
Cap Chat Texas spotlights the people who keep the Texas Capitol running. From staffers to lobbyists to journalists, we explore the stories, experiences, and perspectives of those shaping daily life under the Pink Dome.
Join hosts Stephanie Chiarello and David Mintz for candid conversations and fresh insights.
A very special thanks to the Fallout Theater for providing their podcast studio. Check them out for great improv, stand up and sketch comedy just blocks from the Texas Capitol.
Know someone who would be a great guest? Drop us a note at capchattx@gmail.com
People and groups mentioned in this podcast:
Jesse Ancira, The Honorable Bob Bullock, Sharon Carter, Steve Collins, Tim Dudley, Nancy Fisher, Don Green, Bob Kelly, Bob “Big Daddy” Johnson, John Keel, The Honorable Mike Krusee, The Honorable Pete Laney, The Honorable Gib Lewis, Barry Miller, Stacey Nicchio, John O’Brien, The Honorable Rick Perry, Chas Semple, The Honorable Carole Keeton Strayhorn, The Honorable Mike Toomey, & The Honorable Ron Wilson.
A very special thanks to Fallout Theater for providing their podcast studio. Check them out for great improv, stand up and sketch comedy just blocks from the Texas Capitol.
Co-hosts Stephanie Chiarello and David Mintz bring you Cap Chat Texas, a podcast dedicated to building community at the Texas Capitol by highlighting the people who make it all happen. From staffers to lobbyists to journalists, Cap Chat Texas explores the stories, experiences, and perspectives of those shaping daily life under the Pink Dome.
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