4 Democrats Vying to Replace Hochberg in HD-137
When Rep. Scott Hochberg, D-Houston, announced his retirement from the Legislature last year, both constituents and Capitol policy insiders mourned the loss of a legislator known for his thorough understanding of public education and school finance, as well as his attentiveness to his district.
Hochberg’s 20-year political legacy has set the bar high for those who hope to succeed him in representing southwest Houston’s House District 137.
“Rep. Scott Hochberg will leave a definite hole in our state Legislature,” said Lane Lewis, chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party. “His example in public education and state budgeting is ...
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Raul Vargas Elizondo via Texas Tribune on Facebook
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Jim Vance
Whoever is elected for that district will have some really "big shoes to fill", and Scott's decision to retire is an equally big loss for the quality in and credibility of whatever actions are associated with the House side of the Lege in future years.