Texas Take

There's finally a debate breaking out in the US Senate race in Texas featuring Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred arguing over who's the bigger champion for the business community and jobs in this state. Jeremy spoke with both candidates. Plus, a Texas Democrat leaves the party for the GOP. It would be a bold move if it didn't seem like nothing but sour grapes after Democratic voters showed her the door in the primary. Join the conversation with Scott Braddock [https://twitter.com/scottbraddock], editor of The Quorum Report, and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace [https://twitter.com/jeremyswallace].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

But, it sure seems like it's about Texas. Abortion, gun violence, and immigration: Texans and Texas issues were front and center for much of the DNC in Chicago this week. We break it all down for you in this special edition of the show. Join the conversation with Scott Braddock [https://twitter.com/scottbraddock], editor of The Quorum Report, and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace [https://twitter.com/jeremyswallace].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

President Biden is out and Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic presidential nomination. What does a Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris race look like this fall? Does this change anything in Texas? And what does this mean for other key 2024 races including Rep. Colin Allred challenging Sen. Ted Cruz? Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing joined Jeremy Wallace [https://twitter.com/jeremyswallace] and Scott Braddock [https://twitter.com/scottbraddock] for a special live event hosted by Hearst Newspapers across Texas last week. Hundreds tuned in for that but for Texas Take's regular listeners, here's a podcast version. Enjoy and let us know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Many parents and teachers around Texas were angry this week as kids returned to school at the very same time that the future of education in this state was once again up for debate at the Capitol in Austin. Plus, former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner won the "insiders race" to succeed Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in Congress. Jeremy was in the room for that and has a full report. And there was a meltdown on Harris County Commissioners Court when Judge Lina Hidalgo lashed out at fellow Democrats for "disrespect." Join the conversation with Scott Braddock [https://twitter.com/scottbraddock], editor of The Quorum Report, and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace [https://twitter.com/jeremyswallace].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

For the second week in a row, national Democrats have made Texas the setting for the race for the White House. In Houston, VP Harris fired back at former President Trump after he said she "happened to turn Black" and in Austin President Biden proposed sweeping changes to the Supreme Court. We've sort of got an update on the race for Texas House speaker. Plus, why does Dan Patrick have a new nickname for Speaker Dade Phelan? Join the conversation with Scott Braddock [https://twitter.com/scottbraddock], editor of The Quorum Report, and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace [https://twitter.com/jeremyswallace].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]