On October 26th, former New Braunfels mayor and state representative Doug Miller visited Dr. Bill DeSoto’s State & Local Government class and one of Mr. Ezekiel Loseke’s sections of Principles of American Government.
Representative Miller’s remarks focused upon his experiences as an elected official in Texas and the importance of building relationships, securing consensus, and negotiating compromises in the pursuit of the state’s good. He described his friendship with Speaker Joe Straus and even called Texas State University Chancellor Brian McCall during one of the classes to give the opportunity to say hello to him. He also reflected on the idea of civic duty, the importance of engagement with the local community, his days as a student at Texas State, and the importance of perseverance.
Representative Miller was on campus to receive a Distinguished Alumni Award from President Trauth.
