Episode 90: Brandon Waltens stops by to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott’s unconstitutional executive order to save the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Erin Anderson recaps a race for mayor that saw a well known liberal Republican soundly defeated. Direct Action Texas’ Daniel Greer stops by the 1836 Studios to discuss the state of election integrity. Destin Sensky has a commentary on why a recent veto by Gov. Greg Abbott should make Texans question how closely legislators read the bills they are passing.
- Can Gov. Abbott do that?
- A “rat-free” Texas?
- Are our elections fraud free?
- Do they even read what they pass?




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