HOUSTON – U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas is in talks with President-elect Donald Trump's transition team to become secretary of homeland security, according to NBC News.
McCaul represents District 10, which includes parts of Harris and Waller counties.
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He is also chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told KPRC 2 Wednesday night that McCaul could be a good fit.
"I think Michael McCaul, congressman, who is the chairman of the homeland security committee, would be a great homeland security director," Patrick said.
McCaul was re-elected Tuesday with 57 percent of the vote in District 10.
We will post more on this story once we get more information.