Texas Talks

Texas Talks
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Texas Talks

Texas Talks with Brad Swail is a weekly podcast that features wide-ranging discussions with the people, organizations, and businesses that shape public policy in Texas. Texas Talks aims to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of the policy debates and reasons and insight into the personalities that shape public policy in Texas.

  1. 2 HR. AGO

    Ep. 53 - Ellen Troxclair

    Ellen Troxclair is an American small business owner and politician who is a member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 19. A member of the Republican Party, Troxclair was the youngest woman ever elected to the Austin City Council, where she served the 8th district from 2015 to 2019.

    23 min

  2. JAN 30

    Ep. 52 - Mayes Middleton

    Mayes Middleton is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the Texas Senate for the 11th district. Previously, he served as a Texas House of Representatives for district 23. A member of the Republican Party, Middleton has been in the Texas legislature since January 8, 2019.

    30 min

  3. JAN 23

    Ep. 51 - Terri Behling

    Terri Behling is Director of Communications at Haven for Hope, an organization that addresses the root causes of homelessness by offering programming tailored to the specific needs of the individual. Their unique approach is person-centered, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented. The goal is to meet individuals where they are and support them as they move toward self-sufficiency. https://www.havenforhope.org/

    33 min

  4. JAN 16

    Ep. 50 - Todd Staples

    Todd Staples is the president of the Texas Oil and Gas Association and previously served as the Texas Agriculture Commissioner, as well as a Texas State Senator and Representative. He joins the show to discuss the record breaking amount of tax revenue the Oil and Gas industry brought to Texas in 2024, who benefits, the future of energy in Texas, and much more. https://www.txoga.org/

    27 min

  5. JAN 9

    Ep. 49 - Lee Parsley

    Lee Parsley is the General Counsel and President for Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR), an organization focused on tort and lawsuit reform in Texas. Lee discusses Nuclear Verdicts, Public Nuisance Lawsuits, and the effects of lawfare on Texans. https://www.tortreform.com/

    38 min

  6. 12/26/2024

    Ep. 48 - Jennifer Rabb

    Jennifer Rabb is the president of TTARA (Texas Taxpayers and Research Association) and joins the show to discuss the tax landscape in Texas - property taxes, school taxes, business taxes, and how Texas is faring under it all. https://ttara.org/

    42 min

  7. 12/19/2024

    Ep. 47 - Nathan Johnson

    Texas Senator Nathan Johnson of Senate District 16 joins the show to discuss infrastructure: everything from physical infrastructure, but also education and government programs. https://linktr.ee/NathanForTexas

    35 min

  8. 12/12/2024

    Ep. 46 - Tony Bennett

    Tony Bennett is the President and CEO of the Texas Association of Manufacturers, a position he has held since 2012. The Texas Association of Manufacturers gives voice to more than 600 small and large companies at the State Capitol as well as in Washington, DC. Tony joins the show to discuss education, energy, foreign trade, AI, and much more as it all relates to manufacturing. https://manufacturetexas.org/

    36 min
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Texas Talks with Brad Swail is a weekly podcast that features wide-ranging discussions with the people, organizations, and businesses that shape public policy in Texas. Texas Talks aims to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of the policy debates and reasons and insight into the personalities that shape public policy in Texas.

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  • Creator
    Texas Talks
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
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    Texas Talks

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