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Brian and Derek discuss the week’s hottest legislative headlines including the debates over Education Savings Accounts, Border Security and Mental Health Services. Then they mythbust Texas’ State University Tenure policies.

Brian and Derek discuss the week’s hottest legislative headlines including School Choice, Parent’s Rights, Elimination of DEI at Texas Public Universities, Itemized Medical Billing, Drag Shows and Children and President Trump’s “trumped up” Indictment.

Brian and Derek are joined by Senior Reporter for the Texan, Brad Johnson to discuss the week’s hottest legislative headlines including The Great Honey Debate, Property Taxes, Border Security and the state’s Legacy Media.

Brian and Derek take on the week’s hottest legislative headlines and discuss the current happenings in the State Legislature, Universal School Choice and the status of several key pieces of legislation

Brian and Derek take on the week’s hottest legislative headlines and discuss the crisis at the Mexican border, the debate over lowering property taxes and the State’s takeover of the Houston Independent School District.

Brian and Derek take on the week’s hottest legislative headlines and discuss the latest battle lines being drown in the world of Presidential Politics. Then, they address the truth and lies that are tossed about regarding Texas laws and how they affect our children and the LGBTQ community. Finally, Brian sits down with former teacher and concerned parent, Lauren Hickmott who shares her experience...

Brian and Derek discuss a wide range of current events including their predictions on Governor Abbott's State of the State Address, Texas Attorney General filing suit against Joe Biden regarding the legality of his Omnibus Bill and Health Care Price Transparency.

Brian and Derek discuss a wide range of current events including their Super Bowl picks, Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address, Governor Abbott banning DEI programs in employment and Taxpayer Funded Lobbying.

Special guest, former U.S. Representative Mayra Flores joins Brian and Derek as they discuss the U.S./Mexico Border Crisis, Parent Empowerment, Fossil Fuels and Social Media and our Children.

Brian and Derek react to the latest jobs report, Texas teachers' pay rates and the legislative and cultural debate of gender modification and children.

TPPF Chief Communications Officer Brian Phillips and Vice President of Policy Derek Cohen, Ph. D. discuss the latest news from Texas' 88th Legislative Session. Here's today's rundown: 0:00 Welcome 13:20 The Future of Texas Property Taxes 15:25 School Safety 20:20 Are Texas Democrats Rebranding? 24:45 Parent Empowerment The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s mission is to promote and defend liberty,...

Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen discuss the day's events in Texas legislation. This episode sets the stage for the great things to come from Texas Public Policy Foundation's newest podcast!