{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Right Idea","title":"Jill Tate on Texas Politics, School Choice, and Conservative Activism","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4099,"description":"In this episode of The Right Idea, co-hosts Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen sit down with Jill Tate, Vice President of Legislation for the Texas Federation of Republican Women and a powerhouse conservative activist. Jill shares her journey from a young Reagan supporter to a key player in Texas politics, diving into critical issues like school choice, property taxes, energy policy, and the fight against taxpayer-funded lobbying. They also discuss the resilience of Texas culture, the upcoming special session, and what’s next for the 90th Legislature.05:13 - Jill Tate’s background as a Texas super activist and precinct chair06:02 - How Jill got involved in conservative activism and politics10:02 - Evolution of Texas politics and the shift to a conservative stronghold14:39 - Texas cultural resilience and the significance of the Alamo21:03 - Recap of the 89th Legislature: Successes in school choice, energy, and AI23:31 - Jill’s personal story on school choice and its impact on her son30:03 - Energy policy: Nuclear power and securing Texas’ grid33:59 - SB 1283: Protecting seniors in retirement communities37:24 - Special session priorities: Women’s Privacy Act and ending STAAR testing42:30 - Looking ahead to the 90th Legislature: Energy and emerging issues45:11 - Water issues in Texas: Balancing rural and urban needs46:40 - Gambling in Texas: Concerns about social and economic impacts49:33 - Reforming Texas’ committee process for better legislative hearings1:05:11 - The fight to end taxpayer-funded lobbying in Texas","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/thwT_vas463YC24pLKSMYY3AKfISQQVlRT7fphy8cPo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM3NzAyLzE2NzU0/Njg2NTMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}