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Let's Talk Texas Texas House Republican Caucus
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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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#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.
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https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=19
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#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
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#006 - State Rep. Lacey Hull
Lacey Hull for Texas is spending her freshman session focusing on CPS and our Foster Care System. On this episode, we talk about how her first term is going, the landmark John & Joseph's Law she is promoting, and other bills on her priority list for #txlege this session.
LEARN MORE ABOUT LACEY HULL
https://www.laceyhull.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LaceyHullForTexas/
https://twitter.com/LaceyHullTx
https://www.instagram.com/laceyhullfortexas/
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=138
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#005 - State Rep. Shelby Slawson
Shelby Slawson for Texas has hit the ground running in her first term in the Texas House. In addition to serving on three key #txlege committees, she's a regular fixture on social media sharing updates with her constituents. She's also filed some substantial legislation address Republican priorities related to the defunding of police and the protection of life in the womb.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SHELBY
https://shelbyslawson.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SlawsonForTexas/
https://twitter.com/ShelbySlawson
https://www.instagram.com/shelby.slawson/
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=59
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#004 - State Rep. Angie Chen Button
Angie Chen Button is easily one of the most recognizable Texas State Representatives with her "Miss Sunshine" approach to public service. Her enthusiasm is contagious and it has served her well since coming to the Texas State Capitol in 2009. In this episode, we talk about her immigrating from Taiwan, being a grad student and finding a home in Texas, and the early political influencers who convinced her to make a run for the #txlege
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https://www.facebook.com/ACBforTexas
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https://www.instagram.com/angiechenbuttonfortexas/
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=112
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#003 - State Rep. Geanie Morrison
Geanie Morrison is the longest-serving Republican female State Representative serving in the Texas House. In this episode, we talk about how she got into politics, what #txlege was like her freshman term in the late-1990s and how the legislature has changed over the past two decades. We also highlight her being one of three recipients of the Courageous Texas Woman Award from the Texas Conservative Coalition this month. Listen in and join us for our continuing series for #WomensHistoryMonth
LEARN MORE
https://geaniemorrison.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GeanieMorrisonTX/
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https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=30
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Customer Reviews
Finally, a #txlege podcast with lawmakers
Great to hear from the lawmakers themselves. Need more conversations like this happening in the public square. Great intro music, too.