NEWSMAKER
Inside Texas Politics began with the student-led campaign for tighter gun laws. Thousands walked out of school last week and nation-wide marches are planned. Texas is a strong "gun-rights" state, but can all these kids move lawmakers to make changes? State Representatives Democrat Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) and Ron Simmons (R-Carrollton) answered that question. They joined host David Schechter, in for Jason Whitely, and Bud Kennedy of the Star-Telegram.
STATEWIDE
Last week, a federal appeals court ruled in favor of SB-4, Texas’ Sanctuary City Law. Dallas and other major cities sued arguing that the law is preempted by federal immigration law and violates the Constitution. Ross Ramsey, the co-founder and executive editor of the Texas Tribune, explained the ruling. Ross also talked about Texas Democrats’ blue wave in Dallas County and what it means for November. He joined host David Schechter, in for Jason Whitely.
MY VOICE, MY OPINION
Texas taxpayers spend more than 10-thousand dollars, per kid, for public school education. The goal is getting them ready for college. In My voice, My Opinion, non-profit professional Amy Miller said it's time to reevaluate.
NEWSMAKER 2
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley put himself in the hot seat over property taxes. He blames high rates on state legislatures. Every time Austin cuts education funding, Whitley says local governments are forced to make up the difference. He joined host David Schechter, in for Jason Whitely, to explain, for himself.
FLASHPOINT
Students across the country are using their First Amendment rights to protest the Second Amendment. And survivors of the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida plan more marches. In Flashpoint, that got our next two guests to talking. From the right, Mark Davis of 660-AM The Answer. And from the left, author and producer Katie Sherrod.
ROUNDTABLE
Reporters Roundtable puts the headlines in perspective each week. Bud and Ross returned along with Berna Dean Steptoe, WFAA’s political producer, to discuss what the Democratic win in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – a Trump stronghold – means for Democrat Beto O’Rourke’s chances against Republican Senator Ted Cruz. They also talked about whether there will be a debate in the Democratic run-off race for governor between Lupe Valdez and Andrew White, and the allegation that Governor Greg Abbott privately did not want the so-called “bathroom bill” to pass.
