Several Texans are in the conversation for positions in President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet, NBC News reports.
Among them, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's name is being floated for attorney general. Cruz and Trump had a bitter campaign battle, and Cruz waited until after the Republican Party's convention to endorse him for president. But on Tuesday, Cruz met with Trump at Trump Tower in New York City.
Cruz's spokesperson released a statement following the meeting, but did not mention the attorney general position:
"Sen. Cruz is pleased to have the opportunity to meet with President-elect Trump in New York today. The American people issued a clear mandate to 'drain the swamp' in Washington, repeal Obamacare and start over with cost-effective, patient-centered health care reform, appoint Constitutionalist judges to the Supreme Court, secure our southern border and enforce immigration laws, and enact policies that will create more good-paying jobs for the American people. On behalf of the 27 million Texans he represents, the senator looks forward to assisting the Trump Administration in achieving these objectives."
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, who represents the Austin area, is in the conversation for Homeland Security secretary. McCaul currently chairs the House Committee on Homeland Security, and his spokesperson says, "we are letting the process happen."
U.S. Jeb Hensarling, who represents Fifth Congressional District in North Dallas, has been mentioned for Treasury secretary. Last week, he told NBC 5, "I never want to say never, but I don't expect any phone calls." Hensarling is a close friend of Vice President-elect Mike Pence.
Meanwhile, two Texans are reportedly in the mix for Agriculture secretary, including former Gov. Rick Perry. His office did not return a request for comment.
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller's name has come up as well. He tells NBC 5, "I am in contact with the transition team, but not about the position specifically. I certainly would be interested in it."
