𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗢𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗘'𝗦 𝗔 "𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥"

Carlos Cascos

The SOS position is not a long term position. As I have stated, the Governor has had 6 to date & soon to be 7, Gov Perry I believe had at least 8. 

So it wasn't a matter of quitting, it was a matter of the Gov wanting to appoint someone else after my 2 plus years & the General election & I knew that going in. 

As far as not being R enough, maybe...I am not a MAGA Republican. 

Leaving the CJ position was a difficult decision that I did not take lightly. 

However, I believed then as I believe now, it provided an opportunity to represent the State at a different level. 

As SOS, I accomplished what I wanted to accomplish. The water debt with Mexico was brought current, the relationship with Mexico was improved, albeit, no longer today. 

Also, I was able to share the importance of the the RGV, the border & Mexico to areas of the state that were unaware of that importance. 

As I said, the SOS position is challenging..in my 2 years, I visited over 150 different cities in Texas, Mexico 5 times & Canada once & gave over 200 speeches promoting our great state. 

One can criticize all day long, it comes with being in a political position, but I did what I believed was the right thing to do. 

Lastly, the Gov & I still have a good relationship & we visit from time to time...he has always endorse me when running for CJ & I continue, when asked to, introduce him at local political events. 

So...if nothing else...have a great day & I trust you will stay involved in our community.

Carlos Cascos