TASB Talks

TASB Talks is a regular podcast produced by the Texas Association of School Boards. Each episode we talk with subject-matter experts on important education-related issues.

Policy Update: October 2025

Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Amanda Bigbee, division director, for an update from TASB Policy Service.  

10-31
16:47

Legislative Update: October 2025

Host Matt Mitchell and TASB Director of Federal Affairs Ruben Longoria discuss the federal government shutdown and what it could mean for public education.

10-02
07:49

Legislative Update: September 2025 – Pt. 2

Host Matt Mitchell is joined by TASB Governmental Relations' Kelly Rasti and Legal Services' Mark Tilley to discuss legislative and policy updates from the 89th Texas Legislature.

09-25
22:43

Legislative Update: September 2025

TASB Governmental Relations' Kelly Rasti joins host Matt Mitchell to recap the 89th Texas Legislature's second special session and preview txEDCON 2025 in Houston.

09-05
19:34

Legislative Update: August 2025

Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Dax Gonzalez and Ruben Longoria from TASB Governmental Relations for a federal update + what's next for public education in the special session.

08-04
12:54

Legislative Update: July 2025

Dax Gonzalez and Kelly Rasti from TASB Governmental Relations join the show to preview the upcoming special legislative session. 

07-18
12:54

Legislative Update: Recapping the 89th Texas Legislature

Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Dax Gonzalez and Kelly Rasti from TASB Governmental Relations to recap the 89th Texas Legislature. They break down important bills impacting Texas public education, discuss ways trustees and advocates can stay involved in the interim, and recount their favorite moments from the session.

06-06
26:49

Legislative Update: May 2025

Matt and Dax give a quick update on House Bill 2 and other public education bills from the past week at the 89th Texas Legislature. 

05-14
07:23

Legislative Update: April 2025 – Pt. 2

Matt is joined by Dax to recap Texas House debates and votes on HB 2 (school funding) and SB 2 (vouchers) + other updates from this week at the Texas Legislature.   

04-25
11:41

Legislative Update: April 2025

Matt and Dax discuss the latest updates on ESA vouchers and school funding bills (SB 2 and HB 2) + budget day in the Texas House.

04-11
16:50

Legislative Update: March 2025 - Pt. 2

Matt is joined by Dax for a 'State of the Legislature' update + information about TASB Spring Workshops. 

03-28
14:37

Legislative Update: March 2025

Matt and Dax discuss new public education developments from the 89th Texas Legislature, including recent hearings for House Bills 2 and 3.

03-14
12:10

Legislative Update: Feb. 2025 – Pt. 3

Matt and Dax recap a busy week at the 89th Texas Legislature and provide updates on public education bills.

02-28
17:32

Legislative Update: Feb. 2025 – Pt. 2

Matt and Dax discuss the newly announced Texas House committee assignments in this special mini episode. 

02-14
05:58

Legislative Update: Feb. 2025

Matt and Dax discuss the latest news from the 89th Texas Legislature, including Gov. Greg Abbott's State of the State address and update on Senate Bill 2. 

02-07
11:44

Legislative Update: Jan. 2025

Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Kelly Rasti, associate executive director of TASB Governmental Relations, to recap the first week of the 89th legislative session and preview what's next. 

01-17
17:01

Legislative Interim Update: Nov. 2024

Matt Mitchell is joined by Dax Gonzalez and Whitney Broughton from TASB Governmental Relations to recap the latest from the Texas Legislature, including recent SBOE discussions. 

11-27
08:50

Recapping txEDCON24

Matt Mitchell and Dax Gonzalez recap a busy txEDCON24, including the SBAN luncheon and Delegate Assembly. Then, they discuss what other advocacy events are around the corner.

10-11
11:52

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