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Episode 11: Honking & the Heartbreak of the Finals⚠️ Yes, we know. The Spurs lost. We recorded this before it happened and we are not okay. Pour one out with us.Before the heartbreak hit, Lawson and Don were riding high — and this episode is proof. Grab your tea because this one's got everything.We kick things off with San Antonio's beloved honking tradition and why it hits different this playoff run. Then Don goes deep on AI-generated Spurs merch flooding Southwest Military, and why Chat GPT fonts are officially the Comic Sans of 2026. We talk fan culture, Knicks fans behaving badly on Threads, and why this Spurs roster — average age 23 — might just be the most lovable team in the NBA.Then things get real. We get into the growing legacy of women in sports, Kobe Bryant's underrated role in building the WNBA, and Becky Hammon running circles in the league. Don shares a controversial take on the movie Obsession, relationships, gender dynamics, and whether we hold bad behavior accountable equally — spoiler: we don't. Lawson runs the favorite animal experiment on Don live on air and the results say a lot.We wrap with the Texas runoff results, what Paxton vs. Cornyn means for November, and why rural Democrats have to show up if they actually want to flip this state.Hot tea. Brewed tea. And one very bittersweet cup of Spurs tea. ☕Chapters 00:00 — Honk If You Love San Antonio 03:42 — The Evolution of Honking Traditions 04:22 — Ad Break 05:03 — AI and Authenticity in Sports Merchandise 10:09 — Fan Culture and Social Media Dynamics 13:01 — Women in Sports: A Growing Legacy 14:31 — Political Parallels: Spurs and New York 18:36 — The Spurs' Unique Team Culture 22:45 — The Movie Obsession and Relationships 28:21 — Exploring Gender Dynamics in Behavior 32:43 — The Complexity of Relationships in Modern Society 33:21 — Ad Break 33:59 — Relationships Part 2 37:33 — Animal Preferences as Reflections of Personality 44:33 — Political Landscape and Voter Engagement in Texas 50:01 — OutroWant to Be Part of the Show? 🎙️ Be a guest: guests.twotexasteas.com 📣 Advertise with us: ads.twotexasteas.com 🛍️ Merch: shop.twotexasteas.comFind Us Everywhere 🔗 biosites.com/twotexasteas 📸 instagram.com/twotexasteas 🎵 tiktok.com/@twotexasteas 🐦 x.com/twotexasteas ▶️ youtube.com/@twotexasteas 📧 substack.com/@twotexasteasReal talk. Texas brewed. ☕

Episode 10: Democrats in Rural TexasWhat does it look like to be a blue dot in a red county? Lawson and Don sit down with two Burnet County Democrats building change from the ground up — Lane Law and Florisbel Jaramillo Macedo, both Precinct Chairs and SDEC candidates for Congressional District 31. Their slogan: Blue dots to connect.They get into rural organizing, voter education, purity politics, the Talarico Senate race, and what it actually takes to flip Texas.⚠️ Audio issue with the video portion begins at 22:50. Audio-only version is unaffected. Recorded via Riverside.fm.About Our GuestsLane Law grew up in rural Axtel, TX, outside Waco. A former broadcast engineer turned K-12 education technology specialist, he now lives in Bertram and serves as Burnet County Democratic Party Precinct 12 Chair.Florisbel Jaramillo Macedo is a first-generation Mexican-American, recent Texas Tech grad, and electric utility professional. A Granite Shoals native by way of South Oak Cliff, she serves as Burnet County Democratic Party Precinct 3 Chair.Get Involved with the SDEC 🔗 texasdemocrats.org/party-resources 📞 216-384-8944Connect with Our Guests 🔗 Florisbel — Instagram & Threads: @florisbeljaramillo | Facebook: Florisbelj 🔗 Lane Law — Burnet County Democratic Party, Precinct 12Chapters 00:00 — Introduction and Backgrounds 09:57 — Political Engagement and Community Involvement 20:07 — Personal Stories and Motivations 29:11 — Strategizing for Democratic Success in Texas 30:08 — Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Politics 32:33 — Building Local Democratic Structures 34:10 — Navigating Internal Party Dynamics 37:22 — The Importance of Rural Voices in Politics 39:55 — Challenges of Diversity within the Democratic Party 42:12 — The Role of Infrastructure in Voter Engagement 45:16 — Mobilizing for Upcoming Elections 49:12 — Calls to Action for Local EngagementShop, Connect & Support Be a guest: [email protected] Sponsor: [email protected] Merch: shop.twotexasteas.com🎙️ biosites.com/twotexasteas📸 instagram.com/twotexasteas🎵 tiktok.com/@twotexasteas🐦 x.com/twotexasteas▶️ youtube.com/@twotexasteas📧 substack.com/@twotexasteasReal talk. Texas brewed. ☕

Episode 9: Inside San Antonio City Hall ft. Rocío GuentherThis week Lawson and Don sit down with a friend of six-plus years — Rocío Guenther — a journalist, public servant, and consultant whose career has bridged Guadalajara, San Antonio, Spain, and Germany.Originally from Guadalajara, Rocío started as a bilingual reporter at the San Antonio Report covering U.S.–Mexico relations and immigration. She later joined the City of San Antonio's Global Engagement Office (coordinating the King and Queen of Spain's Tricentennial visit), served as Director of Community Engagement and Constituent Services for Mayor Ron Nirenberg — including a stretch working remotely from Spain — and spent 2023–2024 as a German Chancellor Fellow in Darmstadt studying migration policy. Most recently she was a campaign aide to Beto Altamirano in the 2025 San Antonio mayoral race, and today she runs her firm Guerita Consulting.This one is longer-form and substantive. We get into what community engagement actually looks like on the ground, what the Mayor's office taught her about funding and consensus, her view of the Altamirano campaign, San Antonio's Sister Cities, why global engagement matters for a mid-size American city, and what it's like to build a career across two countries, two languages, and two cultures.If you care about how local government works — or what it looks like to build a career that doesn't fit one lane — this is your episode. ☕About Our Guest🌐 gueritaconsulting.com 📸 Instagram: @chioguentherChapters00:35 — Rocío Guenther: A Journey of Identity 04:56 — San Antonio: A Community of Warmth 06:38 — Navigating Local Politics 12:14 — Transplants in San Antonio's Growth 15:15 — Political Identity and Community Engagement 17:10 — COVID and Community Engagement 19:13 — Career Transitions 21:29 — Political Landscapes and Aspirations 22:43 — Spanish Citizenship and Migration Studies 24:25 — Balancing New Roles and Future Goals 25:11 — Local Governance: Mayor and Council 37:09 — Competency in Governance 39:35 — Local Leadership Dynamics 41:58 — Cultural Perceptions of San Antonio 48:07 — International Connections and Sister Cities 53:08 — The Importance of Global Engagement Shop, Connect & Support Be a guest: [email protected] Sponsor: [email protected] Merch: shop.twotexasteas.com🎙️ biosites.com/twotexasteas 📸 instagram.com/twotexasteas 🎬 tiktok.com/@twotexasteas 🐦 x.com/twotexasteas ▶️ youtube.com/@twotexasteas ✍️ substack.com/@twotexasteasReal talk. Texas brewed. ☕

Special Episode: Happy Mother's Day with Luke Picasso ⚾This week's a special one. Don and Lawson are joined by the youngest and most heavily bribed guest in Two Texas Teas history: Lawson's son, Luke Picasso.After "many contract negotiations," Luke takes the mic to walk us through his Select baseball season — the sprained elbow that has him on the IL, his Atlanta Braves loyalty, and his very strong feelings about Bryce Harper. We get into the wild economics of youth baseball, why the Picassos bowed out of Little League ("too political"), Mario Kart wars that fracture dinner conversations, the Universal Super Mario World fever dream, and the family's mission to visit every MLB stadium before Luke turns 18.Lawson closes with a Mother's Day message for every kind of mom — the new moms, the moms moving through grief, and the moms who just want a quiet day where nobody asks where anything is.Happy Mother's Day from us to you.What You Will Hear— Luke's season, his sprained elbow, and getting the official stats on the record— Why Select baseball is basically Space Jam with $500 bats— The Sandlot tournament that ended with police on the scene— Atlanta Braves vs. Yankees: a house divided— Mario Kart fights, COVID switches, and the great Yoshi takeover— Universal Studios' Super Mario World (10 trillion out of 10)— The MLB stadium tour goal and why San Antonio absolutely deserves a teamChapters00:00 — Celebrating Mother's Day with Special Guests02:13 — Summary02:48 — Luke's Baseball Journey: Stats and Injuries05:58 — The Competitive Nature of Youth Baseball09:53 — The Impact of Branding in Baseball13:39 — Navigating Youth Sports Politics16:02 — Visit twotexasteas.com16:43 — The Role of Parents in Youth Sports22:09 — Future Aspirations in Baseball and Education26:41 — The Competitive Nature of Youth Sports29:14 — Baseball Knowledge and Passion32:01 — YouTube Influences and Family Activities34:19 — Video Game Fandom and Family Dynamics38:58 — The Love for Baseball and Family Traditions41:32 — Universal Studios Experience and Super Mario World45:04 — Advertise With Us45:44 — Dreams of MLB Stadium Visits50:55 — Reflections on Motherhood and Family ValuesWant to Be on the Show?You don't have to be famous. If you have an opinion, come talk to [email protected] • twotexasteas.comSponsors: [email protected] Connected🎙️ twotexasteas.com 📸 instagram.com/twotexasteas🎬 tiktok.com/@twotexasteas🐦 x.com/twotexasteas▶️ youtube.com/@twotexasteas✍️ substack.com/@twotexasteas👕 shop.twotexasteas.comReal talk. Texas brewed. ☕

Episode 8: Megan Thee Stallion Won the Kentucky Derby, Musgraves, and Chief of StaffsDon and Lawson are back, and this week they're trying something new. Introducing the show's new segment structure: Hot Tea (the spicy stuff), Sweet Tea (the feel-good wins), and Brewed Tea (what's coming down the pipeline). One brand, three flavors, all Texas.They open with the Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion fumble, then dive into San Antonio City Hall — Chief of Staff Denise Carroll out, longtime Deputy Chief Pat Wallace out, and what those exits actually say about the mayor's office. From there: a board race for Alamo Colleges District 9 that got nasty and backfired, why Lawson is reporting from Corpus Christi.On the Sweet Tea side, Kacey Musgraves opening her Gruene Hall run with the Mariachi kids from the Dilley detention facility. Then Brewed Tea: the May runoffs, the Tony Gonzalez seat, gerrymandering going legal, internal mean-girling inside both parties, and why the age range on the ballot keeps creeping older while the country keeps getting older with it.Real talk. Texas brewed. ☕🤠What You Will Hear— Why Klay and Meg didn't work and the internet's worst takes— Denise Carroll resigns. Pat Wallace resigns. What the LinkedIn posts actually said— What it's really like being a Chief of Staff (2 a.m. pothole calls included)— The Alamo Colleges District 9 race that backfired on the opponents— Lawson's love letter to Corpus, the Valley, Del Rio, and Eagle Pass— Kacey Musgraves, Gruene Hall, the Mariachi kids, and the bot ticket scandal— Gerrymandering, runoffs, and the November setup in Texas— Why Texas weather is in its perimenopausal eraChapters00:00 — Megan Thee Stallion and Relationship Dynamics00:27 — Intro01:17 — New Segments: Hot Tea, Sweet Tea and Brewed Tea02:46 — Klay Thompson07:46 — Ad Break08:27 — Hot Tea: Political Landscape in San Antonio14:00 — Staff Turnover and Leadership Challenges19:07 — The Role of Chief of Staff22:11 — Alamo Colleges Board24:54 — Sweet Tea: Corpus Christi and the RGV31:13 — Kacey Musgraves and the Mariachi Band37:15 — Brewed Tea: Upcoming Elections and Gerrymandering40:24 — Congress and the President of the United States45:26 — Climate Change: Weather Patterns and Local Impact46:56 — OutroWant to Be on the Show?You don't have to be famous. If you have an opinion, come talk to [email protected] • twotexasteas.comSponsors: [email protected] Connected🎙️ biosites.com/twotexasteas📸 instagram.com/twotexasteas🎬 tiktok.com/@twotexasteas🐦 x.com/twotexasteas▶️ youtube.com/@twotexasteas✍️ substack.com/@twotexasteas👕 twotexasteas.myshopify.comReal talk. Texas brewed. ☕

Special Episode: Fiesta, Spurs, and San Antonio SuciaDon and Lawson are back together and they brought the full San Antonio energy with them. Recorded mid-Fiesta, this one is exactly what you would expect from two people obsessed with this city.They go full send into Fiesta — medals, cascarones, Market Square's new $5 cover, Fiesta Sucia, the Spurs Guy as a Fiesta saint, Fiesta Flambeau, and the very real possibility that Two Texas Teas drops its own Fiesta medal next April. From there: the Spurs playoff run, why the city goes honking when they win, and why LeBron James is still not forgiven for the AC game. Don tells his Eagle Pass wedding story (95 degrees, no AC, full suit), Lawson defends keeping her thermostat at 72 year-round and points the finger at data centers, and they close on Tony Gonzalez stepping down, the Eric Swalwell allegations, accountability across both parties, and why we still owe Monica Lewinsky an apology.Warm, funny, and very San Antonio. ☕🤠What You Will Hear— Market Square's $5 cover and what it means for Fiesta culture— Fiesta medals as the Pokemon Go of San Antonio— Lawson's history designing medals (Mandalorian, picture-frame, corporate misfire)— The Two Texas Teas Fiesta medal announcement— Spurs playoff run, going honking, and the LeBron AC game— Don's Eagle Pass wedding and surviving 95 degrees in a suit— Lawson at 72 degrees year-round, no apologies— Tony Gonzalez, Eric Swalwell, and believing survivorsChapters00:00 — Introduction and Energy Drinks02:34 — Email [email protected] to Be a Sponsor03:15 — Fiesta in San Antonio17:37 — Fiesta Medals!28:14 — LeBron versus the Spurs31:54 — Visit twotexasteas.com32:34 — Freezing Weather in a Texas Spring38:19 — Don's Mexican Wedding in Eagle Pass42:15 — Congressman Woes in Texas52:52 — Follow Us on Social Media @twotexasteas53:29 — EndingWant to Be on the Show?You don't have to be famous. If you have an opinion, come talk to [email protected] • twotexasteas.comSponsors: [email protected] Connected🎙️ biosites.com/twotexasteas📸 instagram.com/twotexasteas🎬 tiktok.com/@twotexasteas🐦 x.com/twotexasteas▶️ youtube.com/@twotexasteas✍️ substack.com/@twotexasteas👕 twotexasteas.myshopify.comReal talk. Texas brewed. ☕

Episode 7: No Tumbleweeds: Two Outsiders on What Texas Really Is ft. Jordan Webb⚠️ A Note Before You Press Play Lawson is taking an unplanned week off due to some technical difficulties on our recording app. We will have her back next episode. Bear with us on the audio and video quality as this interview was recorded a few months back. We are fixing it as we go. ☕About This EpisodeDon flies solo this week and brings in a very familiar face. Jordan Webb, IT consultant and Don's college friend of over a decade, joins for a candid conversation about what Texas looks like through the eyes of people who were not born and raised here.From Jordan's first work trip to Austin to Don's wide eyed arrival in San Antonio expecting tumbleweeds and cowboys, this episode is a love letter to the state that keeps pulling people in from everywhere else. They talk culture, city vibes, Texas exceptionalism, and the big question nobody wants to answer out loud: is Texas still Texas when everybody from California and New York keeps moving in?No Lawson this week. But plenty of tea. ☕🤠About Jordan Webb Jordan Webb is an IT consultant, avid traveler, and Don's friend of over a decade. A proud non-Texan with a deep appreciation for the Lone Star State, Jordan brings a sharp outside perspective on what makes Texas culture so magnetic.📱 Follow Jordan: @spiderwebb_24Chapters 00:00 Don Opens the Episode Solo 06:43 Introducing Jordan Webb 07:16 Jordan's First Trip to Austin 09:07 Expectations vs Reality: The Real Texas 10:05 How Every Texas City Has Its Own Vibe 22:27 Texas Exceptionalism: Real or Propaganda?24:04 The Transient City: Where Did All the Austinites Go? 24:46 What Texas Gives to the Rest of the Country 26:37 Closing ThoughtsWant to Be on the Show? You do not have to be famous. If you have an opinion, come talk to us. Reach out at [email protected] or visit www.twotexasteas.com.Sponsors reach out at [email protected] Connected with Two Texas Teas 🎙️ All Episodes: https://biosites.com/twotexasteas 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twotexasteas/ 🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twotexasteas 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/twotexasteas ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twotexasteas ✍️ Substack: https://substack.com/@twotexasteas 👕 Rep the Brand: https://shop.twotexasteas.comReal talk. Texas brewed. ☕

Episode 6: TSA & Texas Infrastructure ft. Ariel SlickDon and Lawson kick things off with a conversation about the TSA funding disputes rattling travelers across the nation, then welcome Fort Worth author and journalist Ariel Slick for a deep dive into Texas infrastructure, historical floods, and the water crisis quietly building across the Lone Star State.From the devastating floods of Fort Worth and San Antonio to the funding gaps leaving Central Texas communities at risk, this episode connects the dots between history and what is happening right now. Ariel breaks down the 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card and shares a sobering stat: if Texas does nothing, by 2070 nearly 550,000 Texans could have less than 10 percent of the water they need. The time to contact your state representative is today.⚠️ A Note on Audio Quality We hear you and we are sorry! This episode has some echo issues we are actively working to fix. Better sound is coming. Thank you for your patience and for riding with us. ☕Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Texas Infrastructure 06:26 Funding and Accountability for Infrastructure Issues 11:37 Awareness of Flood Risk and Infrastructure Funding 17:06 Texas as a Red State and Funding 22:12 Impact of Population Growth on Water Systems 28:00 Texas Infrastructure Rating and Book ReleaseKey Takeaways Historical floods in Texas have shaped infrastructure and communities in ways still felt today. Funding gaps and lack of public awareness remain the biggest barriers to meaningful change. Population growth across Texas is outpacing the infrastructure built to support it. And if no action is taken, millions of Texans face serious water shortages by 2070.Resources from Ariel 🔗 Texas Water Development Board State Flood Plan 🔗 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card 🌐 arielslickwrites.com 📸 Instagram: @arielslickwrites 🐦 X/Twitter: @arielslickwritesAbout Ariel Slick Ariel Slick is a novelist and journalist from Fort Worth, Texas. Her novels include The Devil Take the Blues, The Royals of Sea and Song, and The Good Harbor Witches mystery series co-written with USA Today Bestselling author Jeri White. Her articles have appeared in Texas Highways, The Texas Observer, Texas Co-op Power, Deep South Magazine, and many others.Stay Connected with Two Texas Teas 🎙️ All Episodes: https://biosites.com/twotexasteas 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twotexasteas/ 🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twotexasteas 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/twotexasteas ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twotexasteas ✍️ Substack: https://substack.com/@twotexasteas 👕 Rep the Brand: https://twotexasteas.myshopify.comReal talk. Texas brewed. ☕

⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGThis episode discusses harassment and women's issues. If you need support:RAINN - Call: 1-800-656-4673 (24/7) | Chat: online.rainn.org SummaryLawson and Don start with hilarious SXSW stories—from out-of-towners accidentally flying into Dallas to Don's free tequila adventure at an Austin bar. Lawson reveals how MTV's Real World Austin introduced her to the festival in the early 2000s and shares her experience speaking at SXSW 2023. They discuss how the event evolved from scrappy indie music roots to a tech and civic engagement powerhouse.The conversation shifts to an important question: Why does Dolores Huerta always get second billing to Cesar Chavez when she was equally instrumental in the farmworkers' movement? This sparks discussion about women's contributions being systematically undervalued throughout history and why believing women shouldn't be controversial.They wrap with movie recommendations—Project Hail Mary, Spider-Man, and why Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are relationship goals—before previewing upcoming TSA drama and primary runoff coverage.Key TakeawaysSXSW evolved from indie music festival to tech/civic engagement mega-eventDolores Huerta deserves equal (or greater) recognition as Cesar ChavezWomen's historical contributions are systematically minimized across all movementsBelieving women's experiences should be the default, not radicalAustin's growth has changed SXSW's accessibility and cultureFree tequila at unofficial SXSW events: amazing and dangerousChapters00:00 Introduction: Wrong Texas City Problems02:00 SXSW Stories & How It's Changed06:00 Don's Free Tequila Adventure08:30 Lawson's 2023 SXSW Speaking Gig16:00 THE Dolores Huerta: Why She Deserves Top Billing22:00 Austin Street Naming Debate26:00 Believing Women Across History32:00 Women's Agency & Historical Erasure38:00 The Sip Senate: Movie Talk40:00 Project Hail Mary & Ryan Gosling Appreciation43:00 Next Episode Preview: TSA Drama & RunoffsConnect With Us🌐 https://biosites.com/twotexasteas/🛍️ https://twotexasteas.myshopify.com/Follow @twotexasteas:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twotexasteas/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twotexasteasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twotexasteasX: https://x.com/twotexasteasSubstack: https://substack.com/@twotexasteasLearn MoreDolores Huerta Foundation: doloreshuerta.orgDocumentary: "Dolores" (2017) by Peter BrattNew episodes every other Sunday. Real talk, Texas brewed. ☕

⚠️ 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

In this episode of Two Texas Teas, hosts Lawson and Don explore the intersection of technology, politics, and personal responsibility in the Lone Star State.What We're Discussing:🤖 AI in Texas: From creative processes to business applications, we break down how Texans are using artificial intelligence in their daily lives—both professionally and personally. Learn about TRAIGA (Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act) and why Texas is positioning itself as a national leader in responsible AI regulation.🗳️ Primary Elections: With early voting underway, we dive deep into the explosive Texas Senate primaries on both sides of the aisle. The Republican race features incumbent John Cornyn battling Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt in what's become a civil war over the soul of the GOP. On the Democratic side, Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Rep. James Talarico are competing for their party's best shot to flip Texas in 30 years.⛷️ Winter Olympics Check-In: We celebrate San Antonio native Boone Niederhofer competing for Team USA in four-man bobsled and discuss our favorite Winter Olympic moments and sports.🎨 The Creative Process: Lawson and Don explore artistic methods, material selection, and how AI is changing creative workflows, from artwork evaluation to content generation.Key Takeaways: Texas is only the second state to pass comprehensive AI legislationThe Austin-San Antonio corridor raised $3.8 billion in tech funding in 2024Nearly 19 million Texans are registered to vote, but primaries are decided by a tiny fractionUnderstanding AI legislation matters for businesses and consumersYour vote in the primary matters—especially in potential runoffsPolitical scandals continue to shape races at every levelWhy This Episode Matters: Whether you're a tech entrepreneur navigating new AI regulations, a voter trying to understand the primary landscape, or just someone curious about how AI impacts daily life, this episode offers real talk about the issues shaping Central Texas and beyond.Early voting runs through February 27, with Primary Election Day on March 3. Find your polling location and make your voice heard.Chapters02:15 Winter Olympic Pride: San Antonio's Boone Niederhofer07:00 How We're Using AI: Personal Stories12:00 Texas Primary Drama: The Republican Civil War20:00 Democrats' Historic Senate Opportunity28:00 Runoff Reality & Voter Turnout Crisis30:00 TRAIGA Explained: Texas Takes on AI RegulationConnect With UsWebsite: www.twotexasteas.comMerch Store: twotexasteas.myshopify.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twotexasteasTikTok: tiktok.com/@twotexasteasSubstack: substack.com/@twotexasteasInstagram: instagram.com/twotexasteasX (Twitter): x.com/twotexasteasNew episodes every other Sunday.

SummaryIn this episode of Two Texas Teas, hosts Lawson and Don dive into a wide-ranging conversation that spans from San Antonio's iconic rodeo season to the complexities of the Star Wars universe. They discuss recent life changes, ICE, and the role of government responsibility in times of crisis. The hosts also share their Super Bowl predictions and explore unexpected political parallels in the galaxy far, far away.Note: Every episode will get better as we refine our process—please forgive the audio echo from Don's mic as we work out the technical kinks!Connect With UsWebsite: www.twotexasteas.comMerch Store: twotexasteas.myshopify.comFollow Us:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twotexasteasTikTok: tiktok.com/@twotexasteasSubstack: substack.com/@twotexasteasInstagram: instagram.com/twotexasteasX (Twitter): x.com/twotexasteasTakeawaysGovernment's role in the lives of its citizensRodeo season and cowboy breakfast hold nostalgic significance for the hosts. Year-round rodeo events are changing the landscape of traditional rodeo programming.The emotional journey of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars resonates with personal experiences and societal issues.Chapters00:00 Life Changes and Social Justice05:06 Local Support and Political Pressure13:00 Country Music and Cowboy Breakfast Experience19:32 Rodeo Festivities and Childhood Memories25:05 Year-Round Rodeo Events30:12 Anakin Skywalker's Emotional Journey36:10 Valentine's Day Inside Joke46:27 Closing Remarks and Support

In our offically offical first episode, we delve into the significance of the MLK parade this year. We also discuss how important constituent services are for an elected official. We talk about how long we've been stuck in TJMaxx and overcome more technical issues. Every episode will get better.Visit our website to learn more: twotexasteas.com Get you're mom a shirt at our Shopify store!SocialsYouTubeTikTokSubstackInstagramX (Twitter)

Episode 0 is uncut, unpolished, and proudly amateur — and that’s exactly what it is. Join Lawson and Don as they introduce themselves, look back at 2025 with candid (and funny) takes, and explore the differences between people who live in Texas and those who don’t. This inaugural episode might be rough, but the goal is authenticity and growth. It only gets better from here. Grab a seat, sip some tea, and enjoy the beginning of Two Texas Teas! Learn more, get merch, or be a guest at www.twotexasteas.com.Socials: Substack Twitter (X) InstagramYouTubeVist the store at: Two Texas Teas Store 👕