The Arena with Greg Sindelar

Live from the 2026 Texas Policy Summit, TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar sits down with Texas State Representative Cole Hefner to discuss his East Texas upbringing in Pittsburg, TX and his journey from family businesses and county commissioner to the Texas House.

They dive into major legislative issues—including: banning foreign adversaries from purchasing Texas land, protecting critical infrastructure, property tax relief efforts, school chaplain programs, and civic education.

Creators and Guests

Host
Greg Sindelar
Greg Sindelar is the Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He joined the Foundation in August of 2007, having served as the Director of Operations, Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Director, managing the Foundation’s incredible growth averaging more than 25% per year, while overseeing policy, the opening of the Washington D.C. office and implementation of new strategies before his promotion to CEO in 2021. In his current role, Greg is responsible for overseeing TPPF’s policy, communication, development, and engagement efforts.

What is The Arena with Greg Sindelar?

TPPF's Chief Executive Officer, Greg Sindelar, sits down with leaders in the worlds of government, business, policy and culture to learn about their backgrounds and what drives them in shaping this great land.