According to CBS News and other sources, former Texas Governor Rick Perry was chosen by President Elect Donald Trump to be Secretary of Energy. 

Perry met with Trump on Monday according to CBS. 

As a former presidential candidate, Perry said he would like to do away with the U.S. Department of Energy.  Now, assuming he is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, he’ll be in charge of the DOE.

The news about Perry came right after the announcement that Rex Tillerson of Texas will be named as Secretary of State.