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'Inside Texas Politics': Colin Allred on a U.S. Senate run, how freshman Democrat state Rep. Aicha Davis passed 15 bills and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on THC ban and his next two priorities.
Episode 338
Published 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
On the June 15 episode, former Congressman Colin Allred, a Dallas Democrat, tells ITP that he is close to making a decision on whether to run for U.S. Senate. But what would be different about a 2026 campaign than the one he ran last year against Ted Cruz? Plus, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick defends the legislature's THC ban as Gov. Abbott faces political pressure to veto it this week. Patrick also reveals two more issues he wants lawmakers to tackle - to make Texas more affordable. And colleagues called her relentless in the legislature. State Rep. Aicha Davis - a freshman and a Democrat - got 15 bills passed – 11 going to the governor.
Guests
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick / R-Texas
Former U.S. Congressman Colin Allred / D-Dallas
State Rep. Aicha Davis / D-DeSoto