Texans were promised conservative wins—but what really happened in Austin?
In this episode of Politics with the Big Dogs, host Anthony Holm is joined by longtime political strategist Luke Macias to unpack the truth behind the 2025 Texas Legislative Session. They expose the lies, call out the failures and highlight the wins the mainstream media won’t mention.
Together, Anthony and Luke dig into:
– Backroom deals and budget bloat
– Property tax games and accountability dodges
– Conservative freshmen pushing back
– How Texans can reclaim their voice in 2026
The next Texas GOP fight is already being organized by people with money, access and a plan.
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