Union Pressure And Budget Chaos In Houston Government

Tulsi Gabbard’s warning about Islamist ideology hits differently when you live in Texas, where immigration, local politics, and cultural pressure points collide in real time. We talk through why “ban Sharia law” can become an easy talking point that avoids the harder question: are lawmakers willing to confront ideology and influence directly, and do they even understand what they are defending when they cite the Constitution and the First Amendment?Then we bring it home to Houston and Harris County. GOP County Judge runoff candidate Warren Howell joins us to break down what he calls a backdoor push toward public sector unionization through an “employee consultation policy.” We connect that fight to the county’s budget deficit, long-term debt, and a Commissioner’s Court culture that seems to approve more spending while residents get priced out. Charles Blaine from Urban Reform also jumps in for the weekly local recap, including Tom Ramsey’s stalled resolution tied to Lina Hidalgo, the continued cost of sending inmates to Louisiana, HPD and ICE policy constraints, TSA call-outs, and the latest on the KP George trial timeline.We close with a look at Texas legislative accountability after quorum breaks, a real-world impact of Senate Bill 29 as a Southwest Airlines shareholder lawsuit gets dismissed, and a University of North Texas “algorithmic equity” program that raises new questions about woke AI and education standards. ************************************************Listen every day to our strong conservative programs on Patriot Talk 920 AM.  Tune-in on your radio in Houston to KYST 920 AM or download our app by visiting 920app.com or search for "Patriot Talk 920" from your app store!