Hosts Derek Cohen and Andrew Brown talk with Texas State Representative Stan Gerdes (HD-17) about a variety of policy issues addressed in the 89th Legislature. Tune in for the latest on water policy challenges, the future of nuclear energy, local government transparency, and the new smart device ban in schools. Plus, Rep. Gerdes dishes on representing both the Barbecue Capital of the World (Lockhart) and the home of the legendary Snow’s BBQ (Lexington).1:05 - Hot Take: What Should Be a Crime?3:09 - Barbecue Talk: Lockhart vs. Snow’s BBQ5:07 - Rep. Gerdes’ Political Journey with Gov. Rick Perry10:22 - Water Policy: Challenges and the Vista Ridge Project13:22 - Nuclear Energy: Texas as the Epicenter16:02 - HB 119: Banning Foreign Adversary Lobbying18:17 - HB 1522: Local Government Transparency25:30 - HB 2017: Grayson's Law (Intoxication Manslaughter Penalties)30:51 - HB 4086: Stopping Urban Food Waste Dumping35:02 - Unfinished Business: Local Taxation and Water Issues38:00 - Post-Interview: More Barbecue and Legislative Updates39:32 - News: West Texas A&M Drag Ban Discussion44:14 - News: Cell Phone Ban in Texas Schools50:28 - News: Travis County Bridge Rebuild Success52:49 - Survey Says: National Guard in Washington, D.C.

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