"Nobody knew what to do that day": State Rep. and former Uvalde mayor @donfortexas tells host @bradswail how HB 33, the Uvalde Strong Act, aims to address shortcomings in law enforcement's response to the Robb Elementary School tragedy.

Border security's impact on school safety: State Rep. @donfortexas, former mayor of Uvalde, speaks with host @bradswail about smugglers and high-speed chases.

Why are Texas police departments struggling to recruit officers? State Rep. @donfortexas speaks with host Brad Swail about the lasting impacts of the Defund the Police movement.

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How should Texas address rising property taxes, growing concerns about public safety, and the challenges facing the state's criminal justice system? On this episode of the @TXTalksPodcast, host @bradswail sits down with State Representative @realmitchlittle, who represents Texas House District 65 in southern Denton County, for a wide-ranging discussion on criminal justice policy, government regulation, property tax reform, and the priorities shaping the next legislative session. Little, an attorney and member of the Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence, shares insights from recent interim hearings and discusses how lawmakers are evaluating issues ranging from rural attorney shortages and elder fraud to prosecutorial accountability and public safety. Looking ahead, Little identifies property tax relief as one of the most significant issues facing Texas families and outlines his perspective on how lawmakers can reduce the burden on homeowners while maintaining essential public services.

"A national security issue": Just days before a New World screwworm case was confirmed in Texas, State Rep. @donfortexas spoke with host @bradswail about his concerns over the parasitic fly. There are now five New World screwworm cases in Texas, as well as one in New Mexico.

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Texas’ new AI tool “Sam” and the push to cut red tape: Texas Talks host @bradswail dives into the latest developments as the Texas government utilizes @vulcantechteam.

How AI could reshape regulatory review and permitting: Texas Talks host @bradswail explains the latest developments in the Texas government's use of AI.

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What lessons did Texas learn from the tragedy in Uvalde—and how are lawmakers working to prevent a similar failure from happening again? On this episode of the @TXTalksPodcast, host @bradswail sits down with State Representative @donfortexas, who represents Texas House District 80 and previously served as mayor of Uvalde during one of the most difficult periods in the city’s history. McLaughlin discusses House Bill 33, the Uvalde Strong Act, which was passed unanimously during his first legislative session and is designed to improve coordination, training, leadership, and preparedness among law enforcement agencies responding to active shooter situations. Looking ahead, McLaughlin shares his perspective on the major issues likely to dominate the next legislative session, including property tax relief, water infrastructure, border security, and public education.

Texas policy update: Texas Talks host @bradswail breaks down Texas’ summer camp licensing crisis after the Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act and why fiber optic internet requirements became a major point of controversy.

Gov. Abbott’s proposal to create a statewide prosecutor’s office: Texas Talks host @bradswail explains the constitutional questions the proposal raises.

Texas policy update: Texas Talks host @bradswail explains Governor Greg Abbott’s proposed statewide prosecutor and the debate over local control.

Different wages for different educational paths: Dr. @WynnRosser, Commissioner of Higher Education and Chief Executive Officer of the @TXHigherEdBoard, speaks with host @bradswail about the importance of helping students understand educational outcomes.

Tools for students: Dr. @WynnRosser, Commissioner of Higher Education and Chief Executive Officer of the @TXHigherEdBoard, tells host @bradswail about MyTexasFuture.org, which can help students in middle school and older plan their education and career paths.

"I want that for more Texans": Dr. @WynnRosser, Commissioner of Higher Education and Chief Executive Officer of the @TXHigherEdBoard, tells host @bradswail about his dad being a first-generation college student.

Every two years, Texas lawmakers descend upon Austin for a pressure-packed 140 days to consider thousands of bills on hundreds of complex issues. In the noisy arena of public policy, the legislative halls are often dominated by powerful, well-funded special interests. In the latest episode of the Future of Texas podcast series, hosted by @bradswail, @LauraArnoldFdn, co-founder of the multi-billion-dollar philanthropy @Arnold_Ventures, and @Texas2036 President and CEO @davidleebron outline a different path forward. buff.ly/TuLgpbr

What student debt actually looks like in Texas: Dr. @WynnRosser, Commissioner of Higher Education and Chief Executive Officer of the @TXHigherEdBoard, shares some encouraging numbers with host @bradswail.

"We're not yet where we need to be": @JohnHryhorchuk, Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at @Texas2036, speaks with host @bradswail about the progress Texas is making in post-high school education.