Episode Details

After the 2026 primaries delivered a fresh wave of “new blood” in the Legislature, will property taxes finally get crushed… or will the same old insider games continue?

In this hard-hitting episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail sits down with Jeramy Kitchen, President of Texas Policy Research and the driving force behind the brand-new Texas Liberty Compact. Jeramy breaks down exactly what the primary results mean for the 90th Legislature, why compression beats gimmick exemptions, how to finally kill taxpayer-funded lobbying, and the 10 structural reforms that could reshape Texas for a generation.

If you’re tired of skyrocketing property taxes, backroom deals, and government bloat — this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

What you’ll learn: • Why “new blood” in Austin is both exciting and risky • The REAL difference between homestead exemptions and true compression • How the Texas Liberty Compact turns voter frustration into lasting reform • The next big fights: data centers, regulatory overreach, and budget transparency.

00:00 — Welcome and Jeramy Kitchen introduction
02:25 — 2026 primary results: mixed bag or game changer?
05:06 — Why “new blood” in the legislature matters
06:58 — Property tax reform and what could happen in 2027
08:44 — Compression explained and why it’s the most equitable fix
17:01 — The Texas Liberty Compact and its 10 policy planks
19:01 — Ending taxpayer-funded lobbying
22:48 — Limiting local spending and debt and stronger voter approval
28:34 — Making government transparent and understanding the budget
37:55 — Big policy fights ahead: data centers and regulation
41:07 — Closing thoughts and how Texans can get involved

If you want honest, no-spin analysis of what’s coming to Austin next year, hit PLAY, smash that LIKE, and drop a comment: “What’s YOUR #1 issue for the 90th Legislature?”

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