Inside Texas Politics

In the May 17 episode, Republican candidates for Texas Attorney General Chip Roy and Mayes Middleton throw barbs at one another and press their cases to voters before the May 26 runoff election. And Sarah Eckhardt, the Democratic nominee for Texas Comptroller tells us her day one priority if she’s elected in the fall.

In the May 10 episode, U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran tells us why he endorsed a candidate in a Republican primary for the first time ever, while the roundtable discusses whether the GOP can reunite after a bruising U.S. Senate race. Council Member Chad West on why money is suddenly tight at Dallas City Hall. And U.S. Rep. Roger Williams explains why he thinks the World Cup is a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” for large and small businesses alike.

In the May 3 episode, U.S. Rep. Keith Self discusses his votes on three critical pieces of legislation passed in the U.S. House: the farm bill, a controversial spy program extension and funding for most of DHS. But does he support a blank check for the Iran war? Houston Council Member Abbie Kamen explains why she thinks the city’s new ICE policy violates the Fourth Amendment. And Dallas Council Member Maxie Johnson tells us why he’s asking for random gunfire to be classified as a higher priority crime.

In the April 26 episode, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller tells us how Texas farmers are being squeezed by a war 7,300 miles away, and whether rising fertilizer and diesel costs will impact your grocery prices. Corpus Christi Council Member Mark Scott discusses the city’s impending water emergency and why residents may have to cut water usage by 25%. And Texas Democratic Party chair Kendall Scudder talks about keeping the party focused during an internal fight over party leadership.

00:00 — Texas Political Headlines: EARLY VOTING, GOP TO DROP LAWSUIT, AND NEW AIR FORCE ONE

03:03 — INTERVIEW: Sid Miller on Rising Fuel Costs & Farming Pressures

07:28 — ROUNDTABLE: Debating the Gas Tax Suspension & State Infrastructure

10:16 — INTERVIEW: Councilman Mark Scott on Water Rationing & Usage Cuts

14:27 — INTERVIEW: Chairman Kendall Scudder on Texas Democratic Party Turmoil

18:13 — ROUNDTABLE: Redistricting Impact & The Battle for the Latino Vote

In the April 19 episode, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, pushes back against proposed budget cuts to NASA and argues that Iran will not be a forever war. On Tuesday, Arlington city council votes to spend $273-million dollars to keep the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T stadium through 2055. Council Member Bowie Hogg takes our questions on whether voters should get a say in it. And state Senator Royce West, D-Dallas, says his 1999 law to help minority- and women-owned state businesses get a cut of state contracts needs some tweaking - even as he defends it in court.

In the April 12 episode, Fort Worth District 3 Council Member Michael Crain explains what he wants state lawmakers to do when it comes to regulating data centers, and why his residents don’t think leaders should be providing tax breaks. State Representative John Bucy III tells us why he’ll file legislation to prevent one party from dictating how another party runs elections at the local level. And State Representative Jared Patterson on why he thinks recent jury verdicts against social media will help him pass legislation banning under-16s from using it in Texas.

In the April 5 episode, state Rep. Carl Tepper, R-Lubbock, says annexing part of New Mexico is no joke. He explains what it might take to get it done. Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne on the House Republicans rare pushback against the President, the Senate and Speaker Johnson, plus Dallas Council Member Paul Ridley on whether he still has confidence in the city manager after new revelations on the future of the iconic city hall building.

In the March 29 episode, U.S. Representative Craig Goldman explains why he’s not opposed to the war in Iran and whether he’d support boots on the ground. State Representative Ramón Romero Jr. tells us why he supports the new FWISD Superintendent installed by the state and why he’s okay with Texas removing the name Cesar Chavez. And former DISD Board President Miguel Solis discusses the district’s proposed $6.2 billion bond, which would be the largest in state history.

00:28 Tarrant County Legislative Race: Arman Mazani vs Kate Brennan

00:56 May Runoff Election Explained + Key Voting Rules

01:52 Sarah Eckhardt Interview: Why She Wants to Be Comptroller

02:57 Managing School Vouchers & Public School Concerns

03:34 Debate Over State Audits and Government Oversight

04:40 Can Democrats Flip the Texas Comptroller’s Office?

07:37 School Voucher Applications & Who Benefits

09:40 Arman Mazani on Winning the Republican Primary

11:11 Religion, Values, and Representing Diverse Voters

13:19 Kate Brennan’s Strategy to Win a Deep Red District

16:55 Cornyn vs Paxton Runoff & The Battle for Republican Voters

01:01 Show Open – Inside Texas Politics

01:06 Headlines: Corpus Christi Water Shortage & Possible State Takeover

01:30 Wise County Pushes Back on Texas Data Centers

01:56 Republicans Target Democrat James Talarico

02:21 TX-33 Democratic Runoff: Colin Allred vs Julie Johnson

02:49 Colin Allred on Criticism of Political Opportunism

05:37 Allred on Senate Race, Service, and James Talarico

06:36 Julie Johnson on Trailing Allred in the Primary

07:50 Johnson on Key Differences Between Her and Allred

09:15 Debate Over DHS Funding and ICE Policy

10:22 Roundtable: Could the TX-33 Runoff Be Close?

11:16 Gas Prices, Iran Strikes, and Political Fallout

13:16 Dallas City Hall Controversy & Possible NBA Arena Site

13:42 Dallas Councilman Maxie Johnson on Future of City Hall

18:11 Roundtable: Texas Water Crisis and Data Center Growth