Justin McKenzie

Vote Like A Texan

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Vote Like a Texan is a nonpartisan podcast dedicated to helping Texans confidently navigate elections, voting rules, and civic participation. Each episode breaks down how voting works in Texas—what’s changing, what to know, and how to stay informed—through clear explanations, expert interviews, and real stories from communities across the state. Whether you're a first-time voter or simply want to better understand the process, this show empowers you with reliable, easy-to-understand information about how democracy functions in Texas. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes, timely u...

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Justin McKenzie

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Boerne ISD Cut $85M in Tax Costs — Here's How They Did It 23.03.2026 22:13

Boerne ISD has saved taxpayers $85 million through smart debt refinancing and early bond payoffs — while also eliminating over $120 million in Robin Hood recapture payments that drained local schools for nearly two decades. Rich Sena, 10-year Boerne ISD board trustee and re-election candidate, breaks down how the district grew from 7,200 to 11,200 students while maintaining an "A" rating — a disti...

Zeke Enriquez for Congress | TX-21 Republican Primary Interview | Vote Like a Texan 02.03.2026 12:58

In this episode of Vote Like a Texan, Justin McKenzie sits down with Zeke Enriquez, Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in Texas Congressional District 21 (TX-21), to discuss his campaign, priorities, and vision for the Texas Hill Country. This conversation covers: • The 2026 Republican primary for TX-21 • Growth, infrastructure, and water resources in the Texas Hill Country • Federal spending...

Can an OB-GYN and engineer fix Texas healthcare and affordability? 05.02.2026 18:24

House District 47 candidate Dr. Jennifer Mushtaler explains why expertise matters in the Texas Legislature. In this episode of @VoteLikeATexan host Justin McKenzie sits down with Jennifer Mushtaler, Republican candidate for Texas House District 47. Dr. Mushtaler shares her journey from engineering to medicine to public service—and why Texas needs more real-world expertise in the Legislature. As an...

Daniel Betts on TX-21: Election Integrity, Hill Country Growth, and the 2026 Conservative Movement 10.12.2025

In this episode of Vote Like a Texan, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Daniel Betts, Republican candidate for Texas Congressional District 21 (TX-21)—a seat previously held by Chip Roy. Betts discusses why he entered the race, what he’s hearing across the nine-county district, and the issues shaping Central Texas heading into 2026. From election integrity and battery energy storage system (BESS...

Fiscal Crossroads: Candidate Mike Wheeler on Debt, Supply Chains, and Local Challenges 10.12.2025 13:02

In this episode of Vote Like a Texan, Justin McKenzie sits down with Congressional District 21 candidate Mike Wheeler for a detailed, issue-focused conversation on the challenges and opportunities facing Central Texas. Wheeler shares how his background in the bond market and his recent work with the Small Business Administration shaped his views on fiscal policy, reshoring American manufacturing,...

From Space to Service: Joseph Kopser’s Next Mission in Texas House District 47 10.12.2025

Vote Like a Texan sits down with Joseph Kopser, a familiar guest from past Building Texas Show episodes—this time not as a tech or space leader, but as a potential candidate for Texas House District 47. Kopser breaks down how he’s deciding between two races, what residency rules actually mean, and why Texas maps and gerrymandering make these decisions more complex than most voters realize.