WHAT’S HAPPENING TO TEXAS?

In this episode of Politics With The Big Dogs, host Anthony Holm tackles three major battles shaping Texas politics.

First, he breaks down the controversy over the Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark in Granbury, Texas—a taxpayer-funded facility rented out for a “Muslims only” Eid event tied to leaders from the East Plano Islamic Center. Anthony explains why a public water park being closed to non‑Muslims raises serious constitutional, legal, and cultural concerns and connects it to the broader growth of Islamic communities and mosques in Texas.

Next, he examines the decline of the Bush–Cornyn wing of the Texas GOP. Anthony explains why he believes moderate Republicans have lost touch with constitutional conservatism, border security, and free‑market values, and why grassroots voters are increasingly rejecting figures aligned with the old Bush–Cornyn establishment.

Finally, he explores the high‑stakes fight over open vs. closed primaries and redistricting. Anthony walks through the Texas GOP’s push to close Republican primaries, the state’s use of taxpayer money to fight that effort, and the role of big donors and incumbents. He then looks at new Supreme Court guidance on race‑neutral, “colorblind” redistricting, how states like Florida and Louisiana are using it to strengthen GOP representation, and why he believes Texas is lagging behind despite having 38 U.S. House seats.

Throughout the episode, Anthony calls for citizen‑led government, ending taxpayer‑funded lobbying, and restoring Texas and American founding values in law and policy.