Let's Talk Texas

Texas House Republican Caucus
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Let's Talk Texas

Let's Talk Texas is the official podcast of the Texas House Republican Caucus, representing the Republican members of the Texas House of Representatives in Austin ... you guessed it, Texas! We're here to talk about all things Texas, the Legislature, and all points in between. Join us for fun conversations with our members and our host, THRC Communications Director Jordan Overturf. #txlege

  1. 05/28/2021

    #014 - Telemedicine is going statewide in Texas

    Four Price for Texas has been a leading Republican voice on health care for close to a decade. This session, the former Public Health committee chairman is author of #HB4 -- sent to the Governor's desk today -- to expand telemedicine/telehealth services in Texas. Tune in to find out what the bill does and how it will improve access to care for all Texans. #txlege

    29 min

  2. 05/13/2021

    #013 - Conservatives in Texas House land major victories ahead of deadline

    The Texas House deadline night is tonight, marking the last day for House Bills to be heard on second reading. Join us as Texas House Republican Caucus Executive Director Jordan Wat gives us a recap of what major bills have passed in the House already and the victories on priority policy issues for Texas. #txlege

    31 min

  3. 04/30/2021

    #012 - Big victories for GOP in the Texas House

    We had such a good time on this episode of #LetsTalkTexas with Caucus Chairman Jim Murphy that the lights went out! Join us as we check in with the chairman on big victories by Republicans in the Texas House and look ahead to what's coming for the end of session. #txlege   LEARN MORE ABOUT CHAIRMAN JIM MURPHY https://www.facebook.com/JimMurphy133 https://twitter.com/JimMurphy133 https://www.instagram.com/jimmurphy1339/ http://www.votejimmurphy.com/ https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=133   FOLLOW THE TEXAS HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS https://www.facebook.com/TXGOPCaucus https://www.twitter.com/txgopcaucus https://www.instagram.com/txgopcaucus https://www.texashousecaucus.com/

    35 min

  4. 04/22/2021

    #011 - Constitutional Carry passes in the Texas House

    Rep. Matt Schaefer earned a lot of accolades from Conservatives last week when he successfully passed #HB1927, the Firearm Carry Act, in the Texas House. On this episode, we discuss what it was like finally getting the bill passed and what's next for the bill as it waits in the Senate for consideration. #txlege   LEARN MORE ABOUT REP. MATT SCHAEFER https://www.facebook.com/MattForTexas/ https://twitter.com/RepMattSchaefer http://www.mattfortexas.org/ https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=6   FOLLOW THE TEXAS HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS https://www.facebook.com/TXGOPCaucus https://www.twitter.com/txgopcaucus https://www.instagram.com/txgopcaucus https://www.texashousecaucus.com/

    23 min

  5. 04/16/2021

    #010 - State Rep. Trent Ashby

    State Representative Trent Ashby has been a #txlege leader for several sessions. This year, he took one of the governor's emergency items to expand broadband access across the state. We talk about the impact #HB5 will have when passed into law and what it took to get this important priority through the House. We also talk about his "Free Willy" bill. We promise; it's worth the wait.    LEARN MORE ABOUT REP. TRENT ASHBY http://trentashby.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RepTrentAshby/ https://twitter.com/TrentAshbyTX https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=57   FOLLOW THE TEXAS HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS https://www.facebook.com/TXGOPCaucus https://www.twitter.com/txgopcaucus https://www.instagram.com/txgopcaucus https://www.texashousecaucus.com/

    28 min

  6. 04/13/2021

    #009 - State Rep. Tom Oliverson

    Tom Oliverson has been a leader on health care since he first came to the Texas Legislature. This session, he is carrying several key bills including HB 18, a bill to lower prescription costs for 3 million Texans who are uninsured or underinsured. On this episode, we take a deep dive into health care policy and the market. We also talk a bit about learning to play guitar and Dr. Oliverson's favorite grunge bands. All this #txlege and more on the newest episode of the #LetsTalkTexas podcast. LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. OLIVERSON www.tomoliverson.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TomOliverson/ https://twitter.com/TomOliverson https://www.instagram.com/drtomoliversontx/ https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=130 FOLLOW THE HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS https://www.texashousecaucus.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TXGOPCaucus https://www.twitter.com/txgopcaucus https://www.instagram.com/txgopcaucus

    36 min

  7. 04/08/2021

    #008 - State Rep. James White

    State Rep James White joins us this week on #LetsTalkTexas for a recap of the lengthy #txlege committee hearing that stretched into the early morning and included testimony on the Constitutional Carry Bills, as well as the George Floyd Act and other Criminal Justice Reform bills. For those who haven't followed Rep. White for the last 10 years in the Texas House, this is a great way to get to know him, learn his philosphy and find out why voters in his district keep sending him back to Austin. LEARN MORE ABOUT CHAIRMAN JAMES WHITE https://www.facebook.com/StateRepWhiteForTx/ https://twitter.com/James_E_White https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=19 FOLLOW THE TEXAS HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS https://www.texashousecaucus.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TXGOPCaucus https://www.twitter.com/txgopcaucus https://www.instagram.com/txgopcaucus

    36 min

  8. 04/01/2021

    #007 - State Rep. David Spiller

    Representative David Spiller won a special election and was dropped into one of the most complicated legislative sessions in Texas history. From the pandemic measures to responding to the winter storm, Spiller has taken his new role in stride. And he certainly isn't letting the late start keep him from pursuing some legislative priorities. LEARN MORE ABOUT STATE REP DAVID SPILLER https://www.spillerfortexas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RepresentativeDavidSpiller https://twitter.com/DavidSpillerTX https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=68 FOLLOW THE TEXAS HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS https://www.texashousecaucus.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TXGOPCaucus https://www.twitter.com/txgopcaucus https://www.instagram.com/txgopcaucus

    18 min
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Let's Talk Texas is the official podcast of the Texas House Republican Caucus, representing the Republican members of the Texas House of Representatives in Austin ... you guessed it, Texas! We're here to talk about all things Texas, the Legislature, and all points in between. Join us for fun conversations with our members and our host, THRC Communications Director Jordan Overturf. #txlege

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  • Creator
    Texas House Republican Caucus
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Texas House Republican Caucus
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    Let's Talk Texas

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