The Advance

Start your week with a look at the topics and issues that will be making news in the Lone Star State.

November 9, 2026

The 90th Begins

On today’s edition, Michael Sullivan and Brandon Waltens look at the open salvo of legislation being filed for the 90th Legislative Session.

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Candidates Make Their Final Case

November 2, 2026

Early voting is behind us, and all eyes are on what happens in Tuesday’s election. Brandon Waltens and Michael Sullivan discuss.

Trump, Vance, and Voting

October 26, 2026

With just over a week until the General Election, Brandon Waltens and Michael Sullivan talk about early voting numbers and the the pending...

Voting Has Begun!

October 19, 2026

Brandon Waltens and Michael Sullivan talk about the start of early voting and candidate bus tours currently crisscrossing the state.

JD’s Back In Texas

October 12, 2026

Michael Sullivan and Brandon Waltens talk about the week ahead, which includes Vice President JD Vance’s stop in Tyler as part of a barnstorm...

Trump is Back in Texas!

October 5, 2026

Looking ahead at the week, Michael Quinn Sullivan and Brandon Waltens talk about Trump’s return to Texas on Wednesday as well as a Senate hearing on...

Talarico’s ’Cringey’ Church

September 21, 2026

Michael Quinn Sullivan and Brandon Waltens wonder how long until James Talarico disavows his “values” home.

Gaming, Gambling, and Green Scams

September 14, 2026

Michael Quinn Sullivan and Brandon Waltens talk about the bevy of hearings happening in the Capitol this week.

The Advance: Trumpapooloza

September 7, 2026

With Republicans are descending on Dallas this week, Michael Quinn Sullivan breaks down what will be making news.

DC Republicans for Talarico

August 31, 2026

Today, Michael Quinn Sullivan and Brandon Waltens unpack revelations that DC Republicans are trying to throw Texas to the Democrats.