Episode 4007: Dems’ guv nominee runs on opposing popular & effective programs | TP&W data breach – Pratt on Texas 6/22/2026

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas Democrats never seem to learn that the bubble in which the live isn’t often representative of the voting public. Their nominee for Texas governor is out running against school choice and against public school reforms that have improved schools massively (think Houston ISD takeover by TEA.)Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is talking about things that motivate voters like bringing the school property tax freeze down from 65 to 55 year of age.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas Parks and Wildlife data breach affects 3 million license holders. “Social Security numbers, dates of birth and financial information, including credit card data, were not compromised in the breach, officials said.” And while the state has immunity, it is going after the private sector for a smaller breach.Jeramy E. Heintz Appointed Texas Securities Commissioner.Chevron signs 20-year power agreement with Microsoft for project Kilby data center in Pecos.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com