ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.
Listen "Episode 3798: Maps pass; Abbott adds to the agenda | Chip Roy in AG’s race & much other campaign news – Pratt on Texas 8/21/2025"
Episode Synopsis
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: After passing new Congressional maps – less “gerrymandered” than the previous – Governor Abbott has added items to the called session agenda. One is asking for more penalties for lawmakers who do not show up to work while in session.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas lawmakers revive effort to replace STAAR exam with three tests.Campaign news:
Dade Phelan Calls It Quits One Session After Speakership Collapse – how about that for wasting millions of other people’s money in the last election and runoff!
Abilene’s lackluster state Rep. Stan Lambert not running again.
Abilene city councilman announces campaign for Texas House of Representatives. – same guy who didn’t appear to understand the property tax system in media interviews this summer.
GOP Rep. Briscoe Cain files for 9th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy announces run for Texas attorney general. Chip Roy’s House Exit for Texas AG Bid Tied to Senate Fight.
New poll: Beto O’Rourke leads Colin Allred in hypothetical Texas Senate primary
Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
In God we trust