Texas Talks

Texas Talks with Brad Swail is a weekly podcast featuring wide-ranging discussions with the people, organizations, and businesses shaping public policy in Texas

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

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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.

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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.

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Gov. Abbott’s proposal to create a statewide prosecutor’s office: Texas Talks host @bradswail explains the constitutional questions the proposal raises.

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

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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Every two years, Texas lawmakers descend upon Austin for a pressure-packed 140 days to consider thousands of bills on hundreds of complex issues. In the noisy arena of public policy, the legislative halls are often dominated by powerful, well-funded special interests.

In the latest episode of the Future of Texas podcast series, hosted by @bradswail, @LauraArnoldFdn, co-founder of the multi-billion-dollar philanthropy @Arnold_Ventures, and @Texas2036 President and CEO @davidleebron outline a different path forward.

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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.

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"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.

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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.

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The importance of community colleges in career preparation: @LauraArnoldFdn, co-founder of @Arnold_Ventures, speaks with host @bradswail about improving community college completion rates.

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Shifting the thinking around community college: @LauraArnoldFdn, co-founder of @Arnold_Ventures, discusses credentials of value with host @bradswail.

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What makes a good public policy? @LauraArnoldFdn, co-founder of @Arnold_Ventures, shares her expertise with host @bradswail.

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"Fundamental to achieving change is understanding where you are": @LauraArnoldFdn, co-founder of @Arnold_Ventures, speaks with host @bradswail about the importance of data, analysis, and assessment.

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When healthcare costs rise faster than wages year after year, working families end up with fewer choices and thinner budgets.

@Avik joined @Texas2036 @TXTalksPodcast to break down current challenges and solutions. Tune in 🎙️
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Focus, scale, and longevity: @davidleebron, President and CEO of @Texas2036, speaks with host @bradswail about crafting effective public policy.

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