TASB Talks

Texas Association of School Boards

TASB Talks is a regular podcast produced by the Texas Association of School Boards. Each episode we talk with subject-matter experts on important education-related issues.

  1. 12/08/2025

    A Special Interview with TASB President Tony Hopkins

    In this special episode, learn more about new TASB President Tony Hopkins. He discusses his goals and hopes for the future, his background as a trustee, how to advocate in the interim, and upcoming TASB events in the new year.

    27 min

  2. 11/21/2025

    Legislative Update: November 2025

    Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Kelly Rasti from TASB Governmental Relations to break down recent state and federal public education news.

    18 min

  3. 10/31/2025

    Policy Update: October 2025

    Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Amanda Bigbee, division director, for an update from TASB Policy Service.

    17 min

  4. 10/02/2025

    Legislative Update: October 2025

    Host Matt Mitchell and TASB Director of Federal Affairs Ruben Longoria discuss the federal government shutdown and what it could mean for public education.

    8 min

  5. 09/25/2025

    Legislative Update: September 2025 – Pt. 2

    Host Matt Mitchell is joined by TASB Governmental Relations' Kelly Rasti and Legal Services' Mark Tilley to discuss legislative and policy updates from the 89th Texas Legislature.

    23 min

  6. 09/05/2025

    Legislative Update: September 2025

    TASB Governmental Relations' Kelly Rasti joins host Matt Mitchell to recap the 89th Texas Legislature's second special session and preview txEDCON 2025 in Houston.

    20 min

  7. 08/04/2025

    Legislative Update: August 2025

    Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Dax Gonzalez and Ruben Longoria from TASB Governmental Relations for a federal update + what's next for public education in the special session.

    13 min

  8. 07/18/2025

    Legislative Update: July 2025

    Dax Gonzalez and Kelly Rasti from TASB Governmental Relations join the show to preview the upcoming special legislative session.

    13 min
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About

TASB Talks is a regular podcast produced by the Texas Association of School Boards. Each episode we talk with subject-matter experts on important education-related issues.

Information

  • Creator
    Texas Association of School Boards
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    TASB Talks