Inside Texas Politics

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The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

Inside Texas Politics episodes:

February 27, 2026 MARCH 1 | The Y’all-itics Voter Guide, Chad West, and Preparing for the Primary
In the March 1 episode, Y’all-itics joins forces with Inside Texas Politics and we cut through the primary noise with two political insiders who discuss what they’re really seeing in the marquee races and what you need to know if you haven’t already voted early. Dallas Council Member Chad West updates the city’s effort to keep the NHL team in Dallas. And our roundtable on what to make of the early voting turnout.
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February 20, 2026 February 22nd | Jake Ellzey, Wesley Hunt, Aicha Davis, and Proving You’re a Citizen Before Voting
00:00 Show Open & Headlines Preview
01:06 Record Spending in Texas U.S. Senate Race
01:35 School Vouchers Hit 100,000+ Applications
02:04 Early Voting Deadline & What Voters Need to Know
02:22 Jake Ellzey on SAVE Act & Proof of Citizenship
03:52 Debate Over Evidence of Non-Citizen Voting
04:33 Ellzey on Iran, Cuba, Russia & “Regime Change”
06:41 Roundtable: SAVE Act Political Impact
09:21 Wesley Hunt on Senate Race Strategy
10:48 Hunt on Missed House Votes
13:05 Hunt Reacts to Trump Post About the Obamas
14:10 Aicha Davis on ICE Detention Center in Dallas County
16:47 Davis on School Vouchers & Democratic Strategy
17:43 Roundtable: Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs
19:21 Early Voting Turnout — Democrats vs Republicans
21:17 Final Thoughts & Show Close
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February 13, 2026 February 15th | Tony Gonzales, John Muns, Salman Bhojani, and What Went Wrong in El Paso
0:00 Primaries Shake Up – New Texas Polling
1:02 University of Houston Poll Breakdown
1:57 Sid Miller, Don Huffines & GOP Races
2:24 El Paso Airport Shutdown Explained
3:00 Tony Gonzales on FAA & Military Coordination
4:21 Should Airports Have Laser Drone Defense?
5:32 DHS Funding Standoff & Partial Shutdown
6:28 Roundtable on FAA Failures & Politics
9:23 Plano’s DART Withdrawal Vote
10:12 Mayor John Muns on Rescinding the Exit
13:47 GOP Anti-Islam Messaging Debate
14:51 Salman Bhojani on Sharia Law Claims
16:45 Reaction from Texas Muslim Community
17:20 Y’all-itics Voter Guide Preview
17:50 Roundtable: Abbott Endorsements Tested
18:56 Can Abbott’s Influence Deliver Wins?
19:22 Democrats Gaining Momentum?
20:45 Undecided Voters & Primary Uncertainty
21:14 Final Thoughts
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February 09, 2026 February 8th | Taylor Rehmet, John Creuzot, Gene Wu, and the State Senate Shocker
In the February 8 episode, Senator-Elect Taylor Rehmet discusses whether he thinks other Texas Democrats can duplicate his success in a special election and how his Republican family reacted to his shocking upset. Dallas County DA John Creuzot tells us if he’s prepared to prosecute federal agents if he thinks they broke the law. And state Rep. Gene Wu on why Democrats can’t get overconfident following the party’s SD 9 win and whether he wants to lead House Democrats anymore.
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January 30, 2026 February 1st | Chip Roy, Julie Johnson, Kelly Hancock, and the Crowded and Chaotic GOP Race for AG
In the February 1 episode, Congressman Chip Roy explains why he thinks he can avoid a runoff in a crowded and chaotic Republican race for Texas Attorney General. U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson on the tough questions she says she’ll ask when the leader of ICE testifies before her committee. And acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock provides a checklist for Texas parents days before they can sign up for the school voucher program.
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January 23, 2026 January 25 | Keith Self, Paul Ridley, Mayes Middleton, and the Controversial ICE Tactics
In the January 25 episode, Congressman Keith Self discusses the controversial ICE tactics being used in Minneapolis and why, absent a complete list of known criminals, innocent citizens might get caught up in the dragnet. Dallas City Council Member Paul Ridley tells us why a one city, one vote solution to the DART crisis is “not realistic.” And state Senator Mayes Middleton explains why he’s more “MAGA” than his primary opponents in the race for Attorney General.
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January 16, 2026 January 17 | Jake Ellzey, Frederick Haynes III, Barbara Mallory Caraway, and the Threat of U.S. Military Action
In the January 18 episode, Congressman Jake Ellzey explains why he thinks President Trump’s saber-rattling is sending a strong message to our enemies worldwide. Pastor Frederick D. Haynes III tells us why he doesn’t consider himself leaving the pulpit even though he’s running for Texas’ 30th congressional district. And former state Representative Barbara Mallory Caraway, also running for the 30th district, discusses why she thinks her experience is why voters should send her to Congress.
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January 12, 2026 January 11 | Roger Williams, James Talarico, Will Anderson, and Venezuela’s Oil
In the January 11 episode, Congressman Roger Williams explains why he doesn’t think boots are needed on the ground in Greenland, and why he sees that territory as a “business deal” and selling Venezuela’s oil as a good business plan. State Rep. James Talarico touts his fundraising prowess and discusses why Texas voters should choose him for U.S. Senate. And the Dallas Business Journal’s Will Anderson talks about why AT&T is abandoning downtown Dallas.
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January 02, 2026 January 4 | Clay Jenkins, Eddie Treviño, Jr., Nancy Tanner, and the Need for New Jails in 2026
In the January 4, 2026, episode, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins tells us land will be purchased for a new jail, but he explains why it will move to a new location. Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. on why his county is expecting to add thousands of employees starting in 2026. And Potter County Judge Nancy Tanner discusses the financial challenges facing her county during her final year in office.
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December 27, 2025 December 28th | John Muns, Javier Villalobos, Gina Ortiz Jones, and What These Mayors Look Forward to in 2026
In the December 28 episode, Plano Mayor John Muns discusses the city’s effort to entice the Dallas Stars to move north, and how long it will take to fix those darn roads. McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos talks about the immigration crackdown in the border city and how its impacting business. And San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones tells us about the opportunities and challenges facing her city in the year ahead.
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FAQs about Inside Texas Politics:

How many episodes does Inside Texas Politics have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.