Texas Special Session “Breakdown”: Redistricting, Bathroom Bill, and Flood Response

08/08/2025 57 min Episodio 96
Texas Special Session “Breakdown”: Redistricting, Bathroom Bill, and Flood Response

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Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen unpack the heated Texas special session, covering the ongoing redistricting battle, the Texas Women's Privacy Act (SB 7), and critical flood response efforts in the Hill Country. From quorum breaks to property tax reforms and the push to replace the STAAR test, we explore the policies and politics shaping Texas.1:37 - Hot Take: Presidential Privileges & Trump’s FIFA Moment4:45 - Redistricting Debate: Is It Unconstitutional?18:15 - Texas Women’s Privacy Act (Bathroom Bill) Update22:45 - Flood Emergency Response Proposals32:08 - Eliminating the STAAR Test: What’s Next?35:52 - Property Tax Relief with SB 942:09 - Harris Poll: Kids, Smartphones, and Unsupervised Play50:07 - Potential Dallas Death Star Bill Lawsuit53:14 - What to Watch

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