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Texas State Senator Sarah Eckhardt joins Brad Swail to discuss the July 4th floods, the urgent need for coordinated disaster response, and why climate resilience should be a legislative priority. They break down the political dynamics behind Governor Abbott’s special session, including the controversial THC industry crackdown and looming redistricting debates. Eckhardt also shares insights on housing affordability, SNAP cuts, insurance reform, and how Texas can better serve its most vulnerable residents. Follow Sarah Eckhardt: Website: https://www.saraheckhardt.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraheckhardttx/?hl=en X/Twitter: https://x.com/SarahEckhardtTX Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@TexasTalks   Follow us on social media X: @Texas_Dispatch Instagram: thetexasdispatch LinkedIn: The Texas Dispatch TikTok: texas_talks_podcast   Find more at The Texas Dispatch Your source for state news, policy, and investigative journalism. https://thetexasdispatch.com