EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 38 MIN
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyists and The Education Cartel
from Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin · host Texas Public Policy Foundation
On this explosive episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Judge Shepard and Ben Crockett from the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Government Reform & Oversight Coalition to expose the powerful role of taxpayer-funded lobbyists in the Texas Legislature.Discover how organizations like the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) use taxpayer dollars to influence lawmakers and block meaningful education and government reform in Texas. This eye-opening conversation breaks down the hidden lobbying system operating behind the scenes and what it means for parents and taxpayers.They also dive into two groundbreaking new research reports from TPPF, revealing:How much taxpayer money is being funneled into lobbyists’ pocketsHow school bond debt is being manipulated and used against Texas taxpayersThe growing financial burden on families across the stateIf you care about education reform, government transparency, and protecting taxpayer dollars in Texas, this is a must-watch.
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