Regarded as one of the state’s premier lobbyists, Rusty Kelley literally started out mopping floors in the Capitol. In this episode Rusty tells about his deep respect for the institution, legislators he has admired and how the Sharpstown Scandal transformed lobbying in Texas.
Regarded as one of the state’s premier lobbyists, Rusty Kelley literally started out mopping floors in the Capitol. In this episode Rusty tells about his deep respect for the institution, legislators he has admired and how the Sharpstown Scandal transformed lobbying in Texas.
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 Fallout Theater for providing their podcast studio. Check them out for great improv, stand up and sketch comedy just blocks from the Texas Capitol.
People mentioned in this podcast:
Dick Brown
Senator Jack Christie
Speaker Billy Clayton
Speaker Price Daniel, Jr.
Jeff Davis
Senator Kevin Eltife
Jack Gullahorn
Representative Bill Messer
Lawrence Olsen
Tommy Townsend