The Arena with Greg Sindelar

Texas State Representative Lacey Hull (HD-138) shares her journey as a Houston native and mom who got involved in politics to build a better future for her son and community. Rep. Hull discusses her transition from precinct chair to the Texas House, the realities of policymaking, and what it takes to get things done in Austin.

Dive into key issues facing her West Houston district and the state, including protecting children from online dangers on platforms like Roblox and social media; the “Make Texas Healthy Again” legislation that promotes preventative care, nutrition, lactation consulting, and cost-saving reforms to Medicaid; addressing crime and bail reform in Harris County; preventing fraud and abuse in human services programs, supporting crime victims; and her “John and Joseph’s Law” bill to match long-term missing persons with unidentified remains.

Live from the 2026 Texas Policy Summit, TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar chats with Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security under President Trump, about his journey from answering phones on Capitol Hill to leading DHS. Wolf grew up in Plano, TX and had an early interest in public service. He advises young professionals to work hard, build strong networks, and be willing to adjust their career plans for the right opportunities.

The conversation then turns to restoring law and order at America's southern border, contrasting Trump-era border security successes with the costly consequences of the Biden years. They explore the need for large-scale deportations of illegal aliens, state-level strategies to disincentivize illegal immigration, and long-term reforms to shift legal immigration toward a merit-based system. Wolf also addresses using tools like USMCA reauthorization to pressure Mexico on cartels and corruption.

Live from the 2026 Texas Policy Summit, TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar talks with Texas State Senator Tan Parker about his Fort Worth upbringing in a civically minded family, his early passion for politics inspired by Ronald Reagan, and his decision to run for office.

They dive into a variety of policy topics, including: property tax relief, homeland security legislation (Senate Bill 36) that codified border and critical infrastructure protections for the first time, establishing a state cybersecurity agency, A.I. regulation, and the soon-to-be-open Texas Stock Exchange. Senator Parker also shares his infrastructure and mobility priorities as chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, and what’s ahead for the 90th Legislative Session.

Live from the 2026 Texas Policy Summit, TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar sits down with Texas State Representative Cole Hefner to discuss his East Texas upbringing in Pittsburg, TX and his journey from family businesses and county commissioner to the Texas House.

They dive into major legislative issues—including: banning foreign adversaries from purchasing Texas land, protecting critical infrastructure, property tax relief efforts, school chaplain programs, and civic education.

Live from the 2026 Texas Policy Summit, TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar talks with Texas State Senator Angela Paxton about her upbringing in Rendon, TX and her journey from the classroom to the state legislature.

Senator Paxton shares her remarkable personal journey—from being adopted as an unexpected child, to becoming a high school math and physics teacher and counselor, to answering the call to public service and winning election to the Texas Senate in 2019. The first teacher elected to the Texas Senate in decades and the 21st woman to serve there, she discusses the importance of building positive relationships and playing the long game in the legislative process.

Now serving as incoming chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Senator Paxton outlines her top priorities for the 90th Legislative Session: keeping Texas the 8th-largest economy in the world through light-touch, predictable regulation that supports small businesses and entrepreneurship; making Texas the best place to live, work, and raise a family; strengthening education at every level; supporting child care and stable families; and protecting children from online harms, including AI risks such as harmful chatbots and isolation from digital “faux connections.”

Freshman Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) joins TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar on The Arena to discuss growing up on a West Texas cattle ranch, taking the fight to Washington, securing the border in record time, defunding NPR & PBS, and why mass migration and Communist China are the biggest threats to America.

One of the youngest members of Congress, Rep. Gill pulls no punches on the shutdown fight, cutting through leftist narratives, and protecting Western civilization.

00:23 – Growing up on a West Texas cattle ranch listening to Rush Limbaugh
02:38 – Why rural America is the heart of the conservative movement
05:03 – Pole-vaulting at Dartmouth, leading Christian ministry & the Dartmouth Review
06:55 – Married life, young kids, and a wife who watches attack ads for fun
09:52 – Inside the longest government shutdown & who really caused it
13:46 – How conservatives cut through mainstream media lies in 2025
16:24 – Biggest GOP wins of 2025: Securing the border & the “Big Beautiful Bill”
18:28 – Finally defunding NPR and PBS after decades of talk
20:26 – Communist China buying U.S. farmland & the LAND Act
22:33 – Mass migration as an existential threat to Western civilization
25:23 – Immigration policy must prioritize cultural compatibility
26:35 – How federal deregulation & tax cuts unleash Texas energy & AI dominance
28:45 – Exploring Texas 26: Texas Motor Speedway & the best BBQ spots (407 BBQ, Argo)

TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar and Texas Governor Greg Abbott discuss the Legislature’s progress on bringing true school choice to the State of Texas, which will elevate education for every student, increase teachers’ pay, and provide quality education options for generations to come.

Texas State Representative Greg Bonnen joins TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar to share how he, a neurosurgeon, got into public service. As the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Bonnen explains the complex process of passing the state budget in the Texas Legislature. They also discuss his long-time support of school choice, Texas' role in space research, and being recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus of Texas A&M University.

Texas State Representative David Spiller and TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar discuss the importance of building relationships in the legislative process. Rep. Spiller also shares updates on the Texas Legislature's continued efforts to secure the border and provide families with quality education options.

Texas State Senator Adam Hinojosa and TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar discuss what it means to understand the pulse of the community as an elected official. They also touch on the importance of education, water access, and smart healthcare policy for Texas' rural communities.