In the latest episode of our podcast about the Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to state Rep. Donna Howard and state Sen. Kel Seliger about sniping and snark on the road to sine die.

The Long Goodbye

In the latest episode of our podcast about the Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to San Antonio state Rep. Lyle Larson about his quixotic efforts to move his fellow Republicans to the center on issues like Medicaid expansion, local control and election law — to put the public good ahead of politics and partisanship, he says.

Party of One

In the latest episode of our podcast about the Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to Land Commissioner George P. Bush about the state of the state and the issues in play as the 87th session winds down — and about his rumored plans to challenge Ken Paxton in the 2022 GOP primary for Texas attorney general.

The Kid Stays in the Picture

In the latest episode of our podcast about the Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to former state Rep. Pete Gallego about his first year as the president of his alma mater, Sul Ross State University in Alpine, and — coming out of the pandemic — the challenges and opportunities on the road ahead for higher ed.

Big Man on Campus

In the latest episode of our podcast about the Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to LaTonya Goffney, the superintendent of Aldine Independent School District, about public education’s disrupted year — pivoting online, learning loss, budget woes, and what it will take to put the whole thing back together by fall.

Tested

In the latest episode of our podcast about the Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to Elena Marks, the president and CEO of the Episcopal Health Foundation, about long-shot efforts to expand Medicaid in the 2021 legislative session.

Mind the Gap

In the latest episode of our podcast about the Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to Imelda Garcia, the chair of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Panel, about what it takes to get needles in the arms of Texans — and how long it will really be before we’ve reached herd immunity.

Not Throwing Away Our Shot

In the latest episode of our podcast about the Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to state Senate Transportation Chair Robert Nichols about Infrastructure Week and the challenges of getting people and goods from point to point in a fast-growing, rapidly urbanizing state.

King of The Road

In the latest episode of our podcast about the Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to Chris Turner and Carol Alvarado, the chairs of the Democratic Caucuses of the Texas House and Texas Senate, about a challenging year for their party — from an election that did not produce a comeback for Team Blue to a session in which Republicans appear to be running the table.

Left Out

In the latest episode of our podcast about the Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to Houston’s top cop, Art Acevedo, about why he’s leaving for Miami, "defunding the police," constitutional carry, qualified immunity and what he really thinks of Greg Abbott and Sylvester Turner.

Florida Man

Inside the politics and issues of the Texas Legislature

I don’t know enough about audio recordings to know how to fix this, but this podcast is hard to listen to! Sometimes it hurts your ears because Evan alternates between talking so so loudly and then softly, and he often is way louder than the guests. Good content, but it is not an enjoyable listening experience.

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Point of Order with Evan Smith

Dan Huberty

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to Dan Huberty, the chairman of the House Public Education Committee, about what it will take — and what it will cost — for state lawmakers to solve the state's most intractable problem.If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends. We welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at podcasts@texastribune.org.

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to Dan Huberty, the chairman of the House Public Education Committee, about what it will take — and what it will cost — for state lawmakers to solve the state's most intractable problem. If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends. We welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/podcast/texas-tribune-point-of-ordermailto:podcasts@texastribune.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts@texastribune.org</a>.

Dan Huberty on fixing school finance in Texas

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks with state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, the Douglas MacArthur of the war on rising appraisals and profligate local officials, about his vision for real reform — and whether it has the votes.If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Also, we welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at podcasts@texastribune.org.

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks with state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, the Douglas MacArthur of the war on rising appraisals and profligate local officials, about his vision for real reform — and whether it has the votes. If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Also, we welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/podcast/texas-tribune-point-of-ordermailto:podcasts@texastribune.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts@texastribune.org</a>.

Everybody Hates Property Taxes

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to House Freedom Caucus member Jonathan Stickland about the state of grass roots conservatism and the agenda his wing of the GOP will push this session.If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Also, we welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at podcasts@texastribune.org.

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to House Freedom Caucus member Jonathan Stickland about the state of grass roots conservatism and the agenda his wing of the GOP will push this session. If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Also, we welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/podcast/texas-tribune-point-of-ordermailto:podcasts@texastribune.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts@texastribune.org</a>.

The Fight on the Far Right

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to state Rep. Poncho Nevarez, chair of the House Homeland Security &amp; Public Safety Committee, about the president’s emergency declaration — and how the Texas legislature should address the issue of unauthorized immigration.If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Also, we welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at podcasts@texastribune.org.

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to state Rep. Poncho Nevarez, chair of the House Homeland Security &amp; Public Safety Committee, about the president’s emergency declaration — and how the Texas legislature should address the issue of unauthorized immigration. If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Also, we welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/podcast/texas-tribune-point-of-ordermailto:podcasts@texastribune.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts@texastribune.org</a>.

The Battle Over the Texas Border

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to Renu Khator, the chancellor of the University of Houston System, about access, affordability, excellence, graduation rates, and the importance of educating a diverse student population.If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. We welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at podcasts@texastribune.org.

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to Renu Khator, the chancellor of the University of Houston System, about access, affordability, excellence, graduation rates, and the importance of educating a diverse student population. If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. We welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/podcast/texas-tribune-point-of-ordermailto:podcasts@texastribune.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts@texastribune.org</a>.

High Hopes for Higher Ed

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to Austin Mayor Steve Adler about House Bill 2 — a property tax bill the chamber is expected to tackle Thursday — and his strong objections to the precise plans for property tax reform favored by state leaders.If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Like what you hear? Drop us a line at podcasts@texastribune.org.

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to Austin Mayor Steve Adler about House Bill 2 — a property tax bill the chamber is expected to tackle Thursday — and his strong objections to the precise plans for property tax reform favored by state leaders. If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Like what you hear? Drop us a line at <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/podcast/texas-tribune-point-of-ordermailto:podcasts@texastribune.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts@texastribune.org</a>.

The Rollback Pushback

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to former Speaker Tom Craddick, the longest-serving lawmaker in state history, about how life and work under the pink dome has changed since he was first elected half a century ago.If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. We welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at podcasts@texastribune.org.

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to former Speaker Tom Craddick, the longest-serving lawmaker in state history, about how life and work under the pink dome has changed since he was first elected half a century ago. If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. We welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/podcast/texas-tribune-point-of-ordermailto:podcasts@texastribune.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts@texastribune.org</a>.

The Man of the House

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks with Right on Crime’s Marc Levin and House Criminal Jurisprudece Committee Chair Nicole Collier about reducing the size of the prison population, the death penalty, and more.If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Also, we welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at podcasts@texastribune.org.

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks with Right on Crime’s Marc Levin and House Criminal Jurisprudece Committee Chair Nicole Collier about reducing the size of the prison population, the death penalty, and more. If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Also, we welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/podcast/texas-tribune-point-of-ordermailto:podcasts@texastribune.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts@texastribune.org</a>.

Criminal Justice Reform’s Big Mo

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to state Rep. Four Price about the public policy challenges and opportunities in communities that may be losing population but remain critical to our history and heritage.If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. We welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at podcasts@texastribune.org.

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to state Rep. Four Price about the public policy challenges and opportunities in communities that may be losing population but remain critical to our history and heritage. If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. We welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/podcast/texas-tribune-point-of-ordermailto:podcasts@texastribune.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts@texastribune.org</a>.

Rural Texas at a Crossroads

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to state Sen. Jose Menéndez about marijuana’s bipartisan moment — how the politics of legalization, decriminalization, medical cannabis and CBD oil make for strange budfellows.If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Like what you hear? Drop us a line at podcasts@texastribune.org.

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to state Sen. Jose Menéndez about marijuana’s bipartisan moment — how the politics of legalization, decriminalization, medical cannabis and CBD oil make for strange budfellows. If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Like what you hear? Drop us a line at <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/podcast/texas-tribune-point-of-ordermailto:podcasts@texastribune.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts@texastribune.org</a>.

Will Texas Finally Go to Pot?

Welcome to the second episode of Point of Order, a new podcast in which Evan Smith takes you inside, behind and underneath the politics and issues of the Texas Legislature. Baring something unforeseen happening, State Rep. Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) is poised to become the next Speaker of the House. Who is Dennis Bonnen, and what will his rapid response mean for Texas? Evan Smith asks three state representatives what they foresee in a Bonnen House. Mary González (D-Clint), Jeff Leach (R-Plano) and Drew Springer (R-Muenster) join Evan in this conversation that was recorded before a live audience on November 29, 2018 on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. We hope you’ll enjoy Point of Order.  We welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at podcasts@texastribune.org.

Welcome to the second episode of Point of Order, a new podcast in which Evan Smith takes you inside, behind and underneath the politics and issues of the Texas Legislature. Baring something unforeseen happening, State Rep. Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) is poised to become the next Speaker of the House. Who is Dennis Bonnen, and what will his rapid response mean for Texas? Evan Smith asks three state representatives what they foresee in a Bonnen House. Mary González (D-Clint), Jeff Leach (R-Plano) and Drew Springer (R-Muenster) join Evan in this conversation that was recorded before a live audience on November 29, 2018 on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. We hope you’ll enjoy Point of Order. We welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/podcast/texas-tribune-point-of-ordermailto:podcasts@texastribune.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts@texastribune.org</a>.

The Bonnen Whisperers

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to House members Mary Gonzalez, Sarah Davis and Toni Rose about gender, politics and public policy in a state where the population is majority female but elected officials are overwhelmingly male.If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Like what you hear? Drop us a line at podcasts@texastribune.org.

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to House members Mary Gonzalez, Sarah Davis and Toni Rose about gender, politics and public policy in a state where the population is majority female but elected officials are overwhelmingly male. If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Like what you hear? Drop us a line at <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/podcast/texas-tribune-point-of-ordermailto:podcasts@texastribune.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts@texastribune.org</a>.

Texas and the Sexes

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith asks state Rep. John Zerwas, the chief budget writer in the Texas House, whether we have enough money to fund today’s priorities and tomorrow’s — and which hard choices we have to make.If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Also, we welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at podcasts@texastribune.org.

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith asks state Rep. John Zerwas, the chief budget writer in the Texas House, whether we have enough money to fund today’s priorities and tomorrow’s — and which hard choices we have to make. If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Also, we welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/podcast/texas-tribune-point-of-ordermailto:podcasts@texastribune.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts@texastribune.org</a>.

Investing in the Future of Texas

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to Dallas Morning News Editor Mike Wilson and Debbie Hiott, the general manager of Austin public radio station KUT, about the romantic ideal and precarious reality of the Capitol press corps.If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Like what you hear? Drop us a line at podcasts@texastribune.org.

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to Dallas Morning News Editor Mike Wilson and Debbie Hiott, the general manager of Austin public radio station KUT, about the romantic ideal and precarious reality of the Capitol press corps. If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Like what you hear? Drop us a line at <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/podcast/texas-tribune-point-of-ordermailto:podcasts@texastribune.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts@texastribune.org</a>.

The news about the news

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks politics, policy and the emerging demographic majority with State Rep. Rafael Anchia, Cristina Tzintzun of Jolt Texas and Albert Morales of Latino Decisions.If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Also, we welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at podcasts@texastribune.org.

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks politics, policy and the emerging demographic majority with State Rep. Rafael Anchia, Cristina Tzintzun of Jolt Texas and Albert Morales of Latino Decisions. If you enjoy Point of Order, tell your friends to subscribe wherever they listen to podcasts. Also, we welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/podcast/texas-tribune-point-of-ordermailto:podcasts@texastribune.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts@texastribune.org</a>.

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