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Hosts Derek Cohen and Andrew Brown talk with Texas State Representative Stan Gerdes (HD-17) about a variety of policy issues addressed in the 89th Legislature. Tune in for the latest on water policy challenges, the future of nuclear energy, local government transparency, and the new smart device ban in schools. Plus, Rep. Gerdes dishes on representing both the Barbecue Capital of the World (Lockhart) and the home of the legendary Snow’s BBQ (Lexington).
1:05 - Hot Take: What Should Be a Crime?
3:09 - Barbecue Talk: Lockhart vs. Snow’s BBQ
5:07 - Rep. Gerdes’ Political Journey with Gov. Rick Perry
10:22 - Water Policy: Challenges and the Vista Ridge Project
13:22 - Nuclear Energy: Texas as the Epicenter
16:02 - HB 119: Banning Foreign Adversary Lobbying
18:17 - HB 1522: Local Government Transparency
25:30 - HB 2017: Grayson's Law (Intoxication Manslaughter Penalties)
30:51 - HB 4086: Stopping Urban Food Waste Dumping
35:02 - Unfinished Business: Local Taxation and Water Issues
38:00 - Post-Interview: More Barbecue and Legislative Updates
39:32 - News: West Texas A&M Drag Ban Discussion
44:14 - News: Cell Phone Ban in Texas Schools
50:28 - News: Travis County Bridge Rebuild Success
52:49 - Survey Says: National Guard in Washington, D.C.
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Hosts Derek Cohen and Andrew Brown talk with Texas State Representative Stan Gerdes (HD-17) about a variety of policy issues addressed in the 89th Legislature. Tune in for the latest on water policy challenges, the future of nuclear energy, local government transparency, and the new smart device ban in schools. Plus, Rep. Gerdes dishes on representing both the Barbecue Capital of the World (Lockhart) and the home of the legendary Snow’s BBQ (Lexington).
1:05 - Hot Take: What Should Be a Crime?
3:09 - Barbecue Talk: Lockhart vs. Snow’s BBQ
5:07 - Rep. Gerdes’ Political Journey with Gov. Rick Perry
10:22 - Water Policy: Challenges and the Vista Ridge Project
13:22 - Nuclear Energy: Texas as the Epicenter
16:02 - HB 119: Banning Foreign Adversary Lobbying
18:17 - HB 1522: Local Government Transparency
25:30 - HB 2017: Grayson's Law (Intoxication Manslaughter Penalties)
30:51 - HB 4086: Stopping Urban Food Waste Dumping
35:02 - Unfinished Business: Local Taxation and Water Issues
38:00 - Post-Interview: More Barbecue and Legislative Updates
39:32 - News: West Texas A&M Drag Ban Discussion
44:14 - News: Cell Phone Ban in Texas Schools
50:28 - News: Travis County Bridge Rebuild Success
52:49 - Survey Says: National Guard in Washington, D.C.

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