Michael Searle

All views are my own | Husband | Father in training | Strategist | Investor | Publisher @Texas_Dispatch | Host @BCMPodcast_ | A wise man told me - Have Fun

[The Texas Dispatch @Texas_Dispatch]

The Robb Elementary School shooting shocked Texas and exposed failures in systems to protect children from school shootings. State Rep. @donfortexas says the lessons were behind his efforts to pass the Uvalde Strong Act in the last Texas Legislature.

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[The Texas Dispatch @Texas_Dispatch]

This week, the explosive expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure across Texas emerged as a central point in economic and legislative debates.

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[Texas Talks @TXTalksPodcast]

How AI could reshape regulatory review and permitting: Texas Talks host @bradswail explains the latest developments in the Texas government's use of AI.

[The Texas Dispatch @Texas_Dispatch]

Many longtime institutions in Austin, Texas, have disappeared, but @kerbeylanecafe has adapted while maintaining the culture that helped make it an Austin staple.

Mason Ayer, CEO of Kerbey Lane Cafe, says long-term success depends on adapting to Austin’s evolution while staying true to the values that built the restaurant nearly 50 years ago.

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[The Texas Dispatch @Texas_Dispatch]

What lessons did Texas learn from the tragedy in Uvalde—and how are lawmakers working to prevent a similar failure from happening again?

On this episode of the @TXTalksPodcast, host @bradswail sits down with State Representative @donfortexas, who represents Texas House District 80 and previously served as mayor of Uvalde during one of the most difficult periods in the city’s history.

McLaughlin discusses House Bill 33, the Uvalde Strong Act, which was passed unanimously during his first legislative session and is designed to improve coordination, training, leadership, and preparedness among law enforcement agencies responding to active shooter situations.

Looking ahead, McLaughlin shares his perspective on the major issues likely to dominate the next legislative session, including property tax relief, water infrastructure, border security, and public education.

[Texas Talks @TXTalksPodcast]

Texas policy update: Texas Talks host @bradswail breaks down Texas’ summer camp licensing crisis after the Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act and why fiber optic internet requirements became a major point of controversy.

[The Texas Dispatch @Texas_Dispatch]

State Representative @donfortexas issued an urgent call to action following reports that the New World Screwworm (NWS) has been detected one mile from the Texas border. https://t.co/LBDPjHMiIY

[Texas Talks @TXTalksPodcast]

Texas policy update: Texas Talks host @bradswail explains Governor Greg Abbott’s proposed statewide prosecutor and the debate over local control.

[The Texas Dispatch @Texas_Dispatch]

A pair of West-Texas entrepreneurs are circulating findings from their research initiative focused on preventing school shootings and other forms of targeted violence, and are calling for a nationwide partnership among school districts, researchers, law enforcement agencies, and policymakers to build a more evidence-based approach to protecting students.

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[The Texas Dispatch @Texas_Dispatch]

The new Select Committee on Government Oversight @cvasut will take invited and public testimony on June 4 on local-ordinance conflicts under the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act and on whether governmental immunity statute needs an update. https://t.co/tpCCAiPGUR

[Texas Talks @TXTalksPodcast]

Different wages for different educational paths: Dr. @WynnRosser, Commissioner of Higher Education and Chief Executive Officer of the @TXHigherEdBoard, speaks with host @bradswail about the importance of helping students understand educational outcomes.

[Texas Talks @TXTalksPodcast]

Tools for students: Dr. @WynnRosser, Commissioner of Higher Education and Chief Executive Officer of the @TXHigherEdBoard, tells host @bradswail about https://t.co/44pQ0ng96P, which can help students in middle school and older plan their education and career paths.

[Alice Marie Johnson @AliceMarieFree]

President Trump gave me a second chance at life. Now, it is my mission to help others have the same opportunity.

We have sent emails to the University of Minnesota, University of Chicago, University of St. Thomas, University of California, Villanova University, and NYU with additional details on how their clemency clinics can participate in this important effort. We are excited to partner with law students and faculty to submit candidates that deserve a second chance for consideration.

As a reminder, anyone is able to submit a clemency request for consideration.

[Texas Talks @TXTalksPodcast]

"I want that for more Texans": Dr. @WynnRosser, Commissioner of Higher Education and Chief Executive Officer of the @TXHigherEdBoard, tells host @bradswail about his dad being a first-generation college student.

[Texas Talks @TXTalksPodcast]

What student debt actually looks like in Texas: Dr. @WynnRosser, Commissioner of Higher Education and Chief Executive Officer of the @TXHigherEdBoard, shares some encouraging numbers with host @bradswail.

[Texas Talks @TXTalksPodcast]

"We're not yet where we need to be": @JohnHryhorchuk, Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at @Texas2036, speaks with host @bradswail about the progress Texas is making in post-high school education.

[The Texas Dispatch @Texas_Dispatch]

As part of the Future of Texas series in partnership with Texas 2036, today's episode of the @TXTalksPodcast explores how education, workforce development, and economic opportunity intersect to shape Texas’ future prosperity.

Host @bradswail is joined by Dr. @WynnRosser, Commissioner of Higher Education and Chief Executive Officer of the @TXHigherEdBoard, and @JohnHryhorchuk, Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at @Texas2036, for a discussion on how Texas can prepare more students for meaningful careers while sustaining one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

Rosser and Hryhrochuk also discuss the role of economic development, community colleges, universities, workforce training programs, and career education in preparing Texans for emerging industries ranging from advanced manufacturing and healthcare to semiconductors, aerospace, and energy.

Looking toward 2036, both guests argue that Texas’ continued success will depend on aligning education systems, workforce needs, and economic opportunities so that every Texan has a pathway to prosperity.

[Texas 2036 @Texas2036]

Take a behind-the-scenes look at our "Future of Texas" finale! Commissioner of Higher Ed for the @TXHigherEdBoard @WynnRosser, Texas 2036's @JohnHryhorchuk & host @bradswail explore how Texas is preparing more students for the economy of the future.

⏰ Full episode drops today at 3:00 PM CT.

[Rick Fine @fine_rick]

Texas Supreme Court dealt Project Connect a big loss today. Now the trial court must decide whether it can even hear ATP’s and the City’s hokey “bond validation” suit to approve public securities without voter-approved bonds. A backfired strategy.
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[Titans of Texas Podcast @TitansOfTexas]

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