Let's Talk Texas

Angie Chen Button is easily one of the most recognizable Texas State Representatives with her "Miss Sunshine" approach to public service. Her enthusiasm is contagious and it has served her well since coming to the Texas State Capitol in 2009. In this episode, we talk about her immigrating from Taiwan, being a grad student and finding a home in Texas, and the early political influencers who convinced her to make a run for the #txlege

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Geanie Morrison is the longest-serving Republican female State Representative serving in the Texas House. In this episode, we talk about how she got into politics, what #txlege was like her freshman term in the late-1990s and how the legislature has changed over the past two decades. We also highlight her being one of three recipients of the Courageous Texas Woman Award from the Texas Conservative Coalition this month. Listen in and join us for our continuing series for #WomensHistoryMonth 

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State Representative Stephanie Klick has spent a lot of the last year on the front lines of the COVID-19 response — not just as an experienced nurse but also as a member of the COVID-19 Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel. Now, as the chairwoman for the House Committee on Public Health, she is ready to take on multiple issues related to the pandemic response, including access to care for rural Texans. We talk about her experience in health care, and what she sees as the leading discussions on the state's response.   

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Candy Noble joins us for the first episode of our debut podcast, "Let's Talk Texas!" Each week, we'll be talking with members of the Texas House  Republican Caucus about the latest #txlege updates, bills they're working on, and a bit about the road that led them to serve in the Texas Legislature. Rep. Noble is in her second term, serving as Secretary of the Caucus, and serving on two prominent committees this session: Human Services and Ways & Means. She's also the author of a bill taking on one of Governor Greg Abbott's emergency items. All that and more on this episode. LET'S TALK TEXAS! #podcast 

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The RPT is heading to Houston for State Convention next week. How did we get here and what should we expect from the activities at the George R. Brown Convention Center. CONVENTION LINK: https://www.texasgop.org/2020-state-convention/

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The Primary Runoffs are finally here with the start of Early Voting. Plus, RPT reaches a major milestone in the fight to Keep Texas Res; and a look ahead at the RPT State Convention next month in Houston.

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County and SD Conventions are wrapping up across Texas. What's next on the road to the Republican Party of Texas State Convention in Houston? Plus, a discussion on President Trump's rally stop in Oklahoma and roundtable discussion in Dallas. 

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This week on Let's Talk Texas, the City of Austin has voted to defund its police department. What does this mean and are other Texas cities at risk? Also, how have Republicans in Texas been leading the fight for Criminal Justice Reform? 

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Protests continue. The Open Texas Plan moves into Phase 3. And the road to State and National Convention continues. We'll discuss all this, plus the debate between Democratic Senate candidates MJ Hegar and State Sen. Royce West. 

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This week on Let's Talk Texas we discuss the re-opening of Texas businesses over the Memorial Day weekend, and the Freedom Rally for Texas in Frisco. Plus, a look at the appointment of John Ratcliffe as DNI, what will happen with his seat, and a quick update on the Republican Party of Texas State Convention in July.

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