Mitt Romney is going to be in Texas this weekend at the Republican state convention.

He’s here to pass the collection plate while avoiding any prayer meetings.

Romney is not expected to be seen with the state’s most famous politician, former President George W. Bush, who now lives in Dallas and is building his presidential library at Southern Methodist University.

Also not appearing with Romney: Governor Perry. After dropping out of the race in January, Perry backed Romney-rival Newt Gingrich for a time, before ultimately supporting Romney when the latter clinched the nomination. Perry will be in San Antonio when Romney campaigns in Fort Worth, and in Fort Worth when Romney raises money in San Antonio.

Boy Howdy, in square dancing that’s called the Double Around Aleman Left And Snub Your Partner move.  It ain’t easy.  Texas is a big state, but holding three nincompoops at once is still difficult.

Thanks to David for the heads-up.