3Q26 Houston Happy Hour and Economic Club Intro
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3Q26 Houston Happy Hour and Economic Club Intro

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By invitation only — guest list controlled by the Club and our sponsors

Attendance at the Houston launch is by invitation only. The Economic Club of Texas and our sponsors have exclusive control of the guest list. Attire is business casual; jackets are recommended for men and jeans are not permitted at Houston Country Club.

The Economic Club of Texas was founded on a simple principle: bringing together exceptional leaders for meaningful conversations that shape business, public policy, and the future of our state. Following successful events in Austin and Dallas, we are excited to introduce the Club to Houston with our inaugural gathering on Thursday, September 24th at the Houston Country Club.

We are honored to launch the Houston chapter with the support of our founding hosts and sponsors, Tudor Pickering Holt (TPH&Co.), CAZ Investments, and Emergent Capital Advisors. This is an invitation-only event, with the guest list held exclusively by the Club and our sponsors.

Thursday, September 24, 20265:00 PM – 7:00 PMHouston Country Club
The Program

How the night ran

  1. 5:00 PM

    Networking reception

    Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with Houston's investment and executive community.

  2. 5:45 PM

    Election season outlook: a bipartisan view

    Political strategists Jeri Brooks (D) and Kevin Shuvalov (R) share their expectations for the upcoming election season.

  3. 6:00 PM

    Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton (R)

    Senator Middleton speaks on his campaign to be the next Attorney General of the State of Texas.

  4. 6:15 PM

    Networking continues

    Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres until 7:00 PM.

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Speaker bios

Jeri Brooks
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Jeri Brooks

Political Strategist (D)

Jeri Brooks is a Texas political strategist who advises Democratic candidates, campaigns, and civic organizations on messaging, coalition building, and voter engagement. At the Houston launch she joins Republican strategist Kevin Shuvalov for a candid, bipartisan look at what to expect in the coming election season.

  • Democratic strategist
  • Texas campaigns and civic engagement
  • Bipartisan election outlook panel
Kevin Shuvalov
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Kevin Shuvalov

Political Strategist (R)

Kevin Shuvalov is a Republican political strategist with experience advising statewide and legislative campaigns in Texas on strategy, targeting, and communications. He joins Democratic strategist Jeri Brooks for a bipartisan conversation on the upcoming election season.

  • Republican strategist
  • Texas statewide and legislative campaigns
  • Bipartisan election outlook panel
Sen. Mayes Middleton
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Sen. Mayes Middleton

Texas State Senator (R) — candidate for Attorney General of Texas

Mayes Middleton represents Senate District 11 in the Texas Senate and is a candidate for Attorney General of the State of Texas. A Galveston-area businessman with interests in energy and ranching, he will speak about his campaign, his priorities for the office, and the legal and regulatory issues that matter most to Texas business.

  • Texas Senate, District 11
  • Candidate for Attorney General of Texas
  • Energy and business background
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