Inside Texas Politics

Inside Texas Politics

Inside Texas Politics

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August 3rd | Gene Wu, Salman Bhojani, Beth Van Duyne, and the new Republican Map

August 1, 2025 • 21 mins
In the August 3 episode, the chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, State Rep. Gene Wu, says the new GOP congressional map calls for “extraordinary action.” State Rep. Salman Bhojani explains why he and other Democrats were looking for allies in New Mexico. And Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne tells us why she doesn’t think any district is safe and how Texans can soon find jobs. GUESTS State Representative Gene Wu, D-District ...
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July 27 | Julie Johnson, Chris Turner, Nathaniel Moran, and will Democrats Flee Texas?

July 25, 2025 • 21 mins
In the July 27 episode, U.S. Representative Julie Johnson discusses whether she’ll even have a seat to run for next year. State Representative Chris Turner tells us why he thinks Republicans have yet to release the new political map. And Congressman Nathaniel Moran on how he’s trying to improve weather radar coverage in certain areas. GUESTS U.S. Representative Julie Johnson, D-32nd District State Representative Chris Turner, D...
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July 20th | Paul Bettencourt, Lizzie Fletcher, Nathan Johnson, and the Special Session

July 18, 2025 • 21 mins
On this episode, state Sen. Paul Bettencourt lays out one idea to keep Texans safe during flash floods, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher takes questions on Democratic options in the upcoming redistricting, and state Sen. Nathan Johnson on his campaign for Texas Attorney General.
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July 13 | Mihaela Plesa, Troy Kimmel, Keith Self, and the Expanded Special Session

July 13, 2025 • 21 mins
In the July 13 episode, State Rep. Mihaela Plesa explains why she’s concerned about the expanded special session. Renowned Texas meteorologist Troy Kimmel has a candid conversation about forecasters’ role leading up to the deadly Texas flooding. And Congressman Keith Self on why he voted for the tax and spending bill despite criticizing it up until the very end. Guests State Rep. Mihaela Plesa, D-District 70 Troy Kimmel, Texas Me...
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: KP George, Tony Gonzales, Gene Wu, and “Reefer Madness”

July 3, 2025 • 21 mins
In the June 29 episode, state Rep. Gene Wu questions why Texas would treat marijuana different than any other controlled substance. U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales explains how a south Texas facility producing sterile flies will help protect Texas livestock. And Fort Bend County Judge KP George tells us why he thinks he has a path to victory after his controversial switch from Democrat to Republican. Guests State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Distric...
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Aaron Reitz, Don Huffines, Annise Parker, and Preparing for Political Turnover

June 30, 2025 • 21 mins
In the July 6 episode, Attorney Aaron Reitz explains why he’s running for Attorney General. Former state Senator Don Huffines tells us why he wants to be Texas Comptroller. And former Houston Mayor Annise Parker on why she wants to return to office after nearly a decade. Guests Aaron Reitz, (R) Candidate for Attorney General Don Huffines, (R) Candidate for Texas Comptroller Annise Parker, (D) Candidate for Harris County Judge
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Kelly Hancock, Mitch Little, Beth Van Duyne and Political Musical Chairs in Texas

June 20, 2025 • 22 mins
In the June 22 episode, Kelly Hancock explains the political calculation behind leaving the Texas Senate for the Comptroller’s office. State Rep. Mitch Little, R-District 65, tells us why he supports a major redistricting effort and whether he’s running for Attorney General. And Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, R-24th District, on where she stands on Iran and how she’s helping Texans find jobs.
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June 15th, 2025 | Inside Texas Politics

June 16, 2025 • 21 mins
On the June 15 episode, former Congressman Colin Allred, a Dallas Democrat, tells ITP that he is close to making a decision on whether to run for U.S. Senate (10:54). But what would be different about a 2026 campaign than the one he ran last year against Ted Cruz? Plus, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick defends the legislature's THC ban as Gov. Abbott faces political pressure to veto it this week. Patrick also reveals two more issues he wants l...
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June 8th, 2025 | Inside Texas Politics

June 6, 2025 • 21 mins
In the June 8 episode, Mansfield Mayor Michael Evans discusses the controversial redistricting map adopted by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, tells us whether he thinks Governor Greg Abbott will sign the THC ban and what bill he wished had a better fate during the session. And Congressman Craig Goldman, R-Fort Worth, reveals if he’s surprised that the relationship between President Donald T...
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JUNE 1ST, 2025 | INSIDE TEXAS POLITICS

June 2, 2025 • 22 mins
In the June 1 episode, State Representative James Talarico, D-Austin, discusses the public-school funding bill and why he finds it “woefully inadequate.” Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas, tells us what he’d like to see in the budget bill and whether he’ll push for any changes. The Republican also discusses “the race” with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. And Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, explains why she’s seeking a top l...
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Inside Texas Politics | May 25th, 2025

May 26, 2025 • 22 mins
In the May 25 episode, State Representative Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, discussed his legislation that would ban social media for minors under 18. The bill is on the verge of passage and would become the strictest such law in the nation. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller also joined the program to discuss whether Texas farmers would be okay using treated fracking water on their crops. And finally, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz joine...
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Inside Texas Politics | MAY 18TH, 2025

May 19, 2025 • 22 mins
On the May 18 episode, State Senator Bob Hall, R-Tyler, discusses his legislation that would give the Texas Lottery a “two-year lease on life,” State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, accuses Republican leadership of holding public school funding hostage to get vouchers passed, and Beto O’Rourke tells us if he’s planning to run for office in 2026. Guests State Sen. Bob Hall, (R) District 2 State Rep. Gene Wu, (D) District 137 Beto O’Rourke...
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