Episode: 4 | Texas Elections by the Beach

⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGThis episode discusses suicide and political allegations. If you need help:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call/Text: 988 (24/7) | Chat: 988lifeline.org Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741SummaryRecorded a few days after Texas's primary elections, Lawson calls in from a San Diego beach. The hosts tackle one of the most difficult stories in Texas politics: Congressman Tony Gonzalez (TX-23) stepping down amid scandal and tragedy. With sensitivity and appropriate warnings, they discuss the intersection of personal tragedy, political pressure, and where campaigns cross ethical lines.They then analyze primary results including Ron Nirenberg's Bexar County Judge victory, the tight DA race between Jane Davis and Luz Elena Chapa, and James Talarico's upset win over Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic Senate primary. Plus: Dallas polling chaos, Ken Paxton's quid pro quo response to Trump, and a South by Southwest preview.Key TakeawaysMental health resources available 24/7 through 988Ron Nirenberg won Democratic primary for Bexar County JudgeJames Talarico narrowly defeated Jasmine Crockett for Senate nominationKen Paxton conditioned dropping out of Senate race on passing the SAVE ActDallas polling locations required emergency extensions due to chaosProject Marvel controversy hurt Grant Moody's re-election bidDA race headed to runoff: Davis vs. ChapaChapters00:00 Introduction from the Beach04:00 ⚠️ Trigger Warning04:30 Tony Gonzalez Resignation & Ethics Discussion13:00 Bexar County Judge: Nirenberg's Victory19:00 District Attorney Race Analysis24:00 Statewide Results: Talarico Upsets Crockett26:00 Paxton's Quid Pro Quo27:00 Dallas Polling Disaster29:00 Looking Ahead: SXSW & NovemberConnect With Us🌐 Website: https://biosites.com/twotexasteas/🛍️ Merch: https://twotexasteas.myshopify.com/Follow @twotexasteas:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twotexasteas/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twotexasteasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twotexasteasX/Twitter: https://x.com/twotexasteasSubstack: https://substack.com/@twotexasteasAdditional Crisis ResourcesNAMI Texas: 1-800-950-6264 | namitexas.orgTrevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): 1-866-488-7386Veterans Crisis Line: 988 then Press 1You are not alone. Help is available.New episodes every other Sunday. Real talk, Texas brewed. ☕Hosts: Lawson & Don