The Luke Macias Show

You can’t make this stuff up. To give both chambers the benefit of the doubt, we let you listen to the prayers given to kick off both days of their work. The contrast is truly incredible.

Why are some concerned about the delay tactics that have been used in the past and seem to be part of this session’s plan as well? Former speaker Dennis Bonnen called these critics unconstitutional, so let’s examine what the Texas Constitution says. Also, Governor Abbott has rolled out some strong emergency items which can be immediately passed by both chambers.

It’s been a very hectic week in the Texas House and today we break down the nuances of just how they empowered Democrats while trying to provide cover for the Burrows R’s.

Our Lieutenant Governor is setting a strong tone to start off our session. We also take time today to break down the types of policy that will be on the negotiating table between Burrows and the Democrats who elected him.

We have a speaker; it’s not who conservatives support, and it is who the Democrats chose, but this week has been a huge win for conservative Republicans.

The speaker’s vote is less than a week away. One of Dustin Burrows’s allies is attacking Abbott and Patrick over their calls for Republican unity. In the final week, things are getting testy on Team Burrows.

It’s taken 15 years to get Texas Republicans fully aware of the dangerous alliance that a small group of Republicans have formed with a majority Democrat coalition. In two weeks, the votes will be cast and a new speaker will be elected.

Merry Christmas to each of you. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for all that the grassroots of Texas has done this year.

Republicans are leaving Dustin Burrows weekly while a small handful of his cardinals are doubling down on their declaration of a civil war. Today, we break down all that is happening in the battle for the lower chamber.

A small group of Republicans is trying to cut a deal with Democrats to elect the next speaker. Hear the behind-the-scenes overview of what is happening.

We have a vote for speaker around the corner and I also overview my some end of year donations my family and I are making.

Today, we talked about a Texas Democrat who is moving to Europe to escape conservative governance and Republican rule while Representative Jared Patterson, one of Dade’s top cardinals, is fighting to prevent true Republican rule in the Texas House.

Two members who everyone thought were definitely with Dade are waffling. The Texas Supreme Court has made a great ruling to end the unconstitutional behavior of the Texas House and a fake group reveals just how desperate the Burrows/Bonnen/Phelan faction is to stay in power.

Today we break down just how Democrats plan to pick the next Texas speaker and how Republicans are working together to stop it.

There was a lot of encouraging movement toward Republicans across Texas. Today I break down the details of what shifted and the implications for those shifts as we move forward.

Over half the votes have been cast. Who has voted, and what does it mean? Jeff Leach broke the law to try and sway a judge in yet another act of defiance against the rule of law and the three branches of government. Dade Phelan is only helping some of the competitive Republicans in an attempt to decrease Republican representation in the Texas House.

Early voting is underway. What does the current data tell us about who is voting? New polling is very encouraging as it reveals just how conservative voters are on the issues facing Texas. Lastly we discuss the controversial Robert Roberson case that has captivated Texas politics this last week.

Today we sit down for an interview with speaker candidate David Cook to talk about the path to reforming the Texas House and his vision for how the lower chamber should run.

Fake Republicans, who we have opposed for decades, are finally showing their true colors and teaming up to try and elect Collin Allred to the U.S. Senate. The fight is real and today I’m also joined by Bo French to talk about the war going on in Suburban Counties to keep Texas red.  

Texas Republicans have been at odds more than ever recently, but there is a clear path to coming together. Today we break it down.

I pre-recorded a conversation to release while I’m on paternity leave. Today I’m joined by Andrew McVeigh and Vance Ginn with Texas for Fiscal Responsibility to break down the Texas Budget and our path to property tax elimination.

Dade Phelan got 2 new challengers, one of them being a Democrat. The Mayor of Houston is tackling wasteful spending even more than Texas appropriators seem to be and the Texas GOP is ramping up an aggressive canvassing program.

Two new challengers have entered the race against Dade Phelan expanding the coalition advocating for reform in the Texas House. The senate is also expanding the number of conservative policies they are evaluating during the interim.

Today we interview JM Lozano who will be the 20th most senior member in the Texas House next session. He is a leading voice for positive reform in the lower chamber. As someone who has been a chairman under Straus, Bonnen, and Phelan, he brings a unique perspective to this conversation.

Today I sit down with a longtime friend and a true conservative warrior for Texans. Tony Tinderholt talks about his past fights with Texas House leadership and how things are shaping up for the better as we enter into the next session.