Texas State Representative Lacey Hull (HD-138) shares her journey as a Houston native and mom who got involved in politics to build a better future for her son and community. Rep. Hull discusses her transition from precinct chair to the Texas House, the realities of policymaking, and what it takes to get things done in Austin.

Dive into key issues facing her West Houston district and the state, including protecting children from online dangers on platforms like Roblox and social media; the “Make Texas Healthy Again” legislation that promotes preventative care, nutrition, lactation consulting, and cost-saving reforms to Medicaid; addressing crime and bail reform in Harris County; preventing fraud and abuse in human services programs, supporting crime victims; and her “John and Joseph’s Law” bill to match long-term missing persons with unidentified remains.

Live from the 2026 Texas Policy Summit, TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar chats with Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security under President Trump, about his journey from answering phones on Capitol Hill to leading DHS. Wolf grew up in Plano, TX and had an early interest in public service. He advises young professionals to work hard, build strong networks, and be willing to adjust their career plans for the right opportunities.

The conversation then turns to restoring law and order at America's southern border, contrasting Trump-era border security successes with the costly consequences of the Biden years. They explore the need for large-scale deportations of illegal aliens, state-level strategies to disincentivize illegal immigration, and long-term reforms to shift legal immigration toward a merit-based system. Wolf also addresses using tools like USMCA reauthorization to pressure Mexico on cartels and corruption.

Live from the 2026 Texas Policy Summit, TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar talks with Texas State Senator Tan Parker about his Fort Worth upbringing in a civically minded family, his early passion for politics inspired by Ronald Reagan, and his decision to run for office.

They dive into a variety of policy topics, including: property tax relief, homeland security legislation (Senate Bill 36) that codified border and critical infrastructure protections for the first time, establishing a state cybersecurity agency, A.I. regulation, and the soon-to-be-open Texas Stock Exchange. Senator Parker also shares his infrastructure and mobility priorities as chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, and what’s ahead for the 90th Legislative Session.