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 Comes to Houston
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, we are excited to introduce the Economic Club of Texas to Houston with our inaugural gathering on Thursday, September 24th.
Houston is one of the world's leading centers for energy, finance, healthcare, technology, and international commerce. As Texas continues to lead the nation in economic growth and innovation, Houston provides an ideal setting to expand the Club's mission of fostering informed discussion, connecting influential leaders, and creating opportunities for collaboration across industries.
Our inaugural Houston event will bring together executives, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and community leaders for an evening focused on ideas, relationships, and the future of Texas. The event will be held 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 and Emergent Capital Advisors. Their partnership reflects the caliber of leadership and engagement we aim to build within the Houston community.
The Economic Club of Texas is more than a speaker series, it is a community of leaders committed to advancing thoughtful dialogue, strengthening relationships, and helping shape the next chapter of Texas' economic success. We look forward to welcoming Houston's business and civic leaders to this exciting inaugural event and establishing a lasting presence in one of the most dynamic cities in the world.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Location: Houston Country Club, 1 Potomac Dr, Houston, TX 77057
Attire: Business casual — jackets recommended for men; no jeans allowed
Who attends: Leading financial and investment professionals and executives in Houston.
Purpose: To connect and promote the financial community of Texas.
Schedule
5:00–5:45 PM — Networking, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres
5:45–6:00 PM — Political strategists Jeri Brooks (D) and Kevin Shuvalov (R) on their expectations for the upcoming election season
6:00–6:15 PM — Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton (R) on his campaign to be the next Attorney General of the State of Texas
6:15–7:00 PM — Networking, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres
Sponsors: Tudor Pickering Holt (TPH&Co.), CAZ Investments, and Emergent Capital Advisors.
This is an invitation-only event. The Economic Club of Texas and our sponsors will have exclusive control of the guest list.
The Economic Club of Texas is growing our Houston chapter, and the best introductions come from the people already in the room. If there is an operator, investor, executive or advisor in Houston you think would be a good fit, share their email and we will personally introduce ourselves and invite them to check out the Club and this Houston gathering.
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with Houston's investment and executive community.
Political strategists Jeri Brooks (D) and Kevin Shuvalov (R) share their expectations for the upcoming election season.
Senator Middleton speaks on his campaign to be the next Attorney General of the State of Texas.
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres until 7:00 PM.
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.
Political Strategist (R) — PLACEHOLDER, bio pending
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.
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.
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