In this episode, we discuss the now-notorious Bonnen Tapes, in which the Speaker of the Texas House is caught outlining his desire to make life difficult for local governments across Texas. What does this mean for Texas cities, and does the public admission portend possible improvements to the state/local relationship?

Links

• What Can Texas Cities Do When State Legislators Admit to Hating Them?

Errata

• College Station is ~107 miles from Austin