Buddy West: May not be back. Standing Ovation.
Former chairman Buddy West, R-Odessa, just made an emotional and down-home speech about the "field of dreams" he called UT Permian Basin and the fact that it was finally getting some cash.
He asked members to please forgive him if he gets emotional, since it may be the last time he stands up to the front mic.
What?
At the end of his speech, he clarifies and says that he hopes next week's "full body scan" will show him with a clean bill of health and he'll get to run again. If not, his wife is running in its place.
He didn't get more specific. Sounds like cancer, but because everyone's in their seats whle members are making speeches, I haven't asked for any more details.
Mr. West was a GOP chairman and House veteran who was busted from his position in January after voting against Craddick in the speaker's race.
He got a standing ovation from his colleagues.