Inside Texas Politics

In the November 15 episode, Republican state Senator Paul Bettencourt sheds light on GOP plans to limit the authority of the Democratic Lieutenant Governor-elect, and he discusses the conversation he had with Vikki Goodwin. Democratic state Senator Roland Gutierrez tells us about the bill he filed that would give Texas families $1,500 and how casino gambling and marijuana could help pay for it and other priorities. And DNC Chair Ken Martin explains how the national party plans to expand on Democratic wins and keep Texas blue.

In the November 8 episode, Democratic Lieutenant Governor-elect Vikki Goodwin discusses her priorities and how she plans to address school vouchers, a THC ban, even casino gambling. And Democratic Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson explains what he’ll keep from the current AG’s office… and what he’ll dismantle. He also tells us if he plans to investigate Ken Paxton.

In the November 1 episode, Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Gina Hinojosa join Inside Texas Politics to give their final pitch to voters before the midterm elections. Go vote!

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Greg Abbott, R – Nominee for Texas Governor

Gina Hinojosa, D – Nominee for Texas Governor

In the October 25 episode, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate James Talarico shares what he learned from Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz's past campaigns as he makes his final pitch to voters. Mayes Middleton, the GOP nominee for Texas Attorney General, dismisses suggestions that show a close race with his opponent. And Sean Pease, the president of the Dallas Police Association, reveals why the influential organization is now the latest advocate to save Dallas City Hall.

In the October 18 episode, Democratic nominee for Governor Gina Hinojosa tells us why she thinks Governor Greg Abbott is “scared” and she addresses some recent Republican attacks on her record. And we highlight the race for Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court between Republican Jimmy Blacklock, who is hoping voters elect him to the position after being appointed by the Governor, and Maggie Ellis, who is hoping to become the state’s first ever female Chief Justice.

In the October 11 episode, Democratic nominee for Attorney General Nathan Johnson explains why he thinks undecided voters will swing the race in his direction and why he’s targeting his opponent in a major, statewide ad blitz. And the two candidates running for Dallas County Commissioner District 2 – Republican Barry Wernick and Democrat Andy Sommerman – discuss their campaigns with a focus on the proposed property tax increase that promises to be top of mind for voters.

In the October 4 episode, find out what President Donald Trump has to say about Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton one month before the election, and we ask the President whether he regrets endorsing Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn. And in Dallas County, Commissioners are asking residents to raise taxes to fund homelessness efforts. Commissioner John Wiley Price explains his opposition while families are struggling, while County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins will tell you why he thinks the permanent tax will help the county grow.

In the September 27 episode, Republican U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington tells us why he’s calling for a constitutional amendment to balance the federal budget and why he chose Dallas for a field hearing to discuss the $40 trillion national debt. Republican nominee for Ag Commissioner Nate Sheets explains why he’s not calling for a data center moratorium and how he’d help Texas farmers and ranchers stay in business. And Dallas Council Member Paula Blackmon on the coalition now calling for Dallas voters to decide the fate of City Hall.

In the September 20 episode, Republican U.S. Representative Chip Roy explains why he thinks government must take a “human first” approach to regulating AI, and why he disagrees with President Trump calling AI safety fears a “hoax.” And Democrat Clayton Tucker tells us why he’s so focused on data centers in his race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, and why one of the first things he’d do in office is conduct an agriculture impact study.

In the September 13 episode, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate James Talarico touts the Republicans supporting his campaign and why he thinks he’s still an underdog despite recent polls. Plus, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the RNC midterm convention was so successful, that both parties will probably replicate it. But will the big GOP gathering move any voters?