Campaign Spotlight: Our Future Is Public
One year after the launch of Our Future Is Public , host Matt Mitchell checks in with TASB's department director of communications, Brianna...
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TASB Talks
TASB Talks is regular podcast produced by the Texas Association of School Boards. Each episode we talk with subject-matter experts on important education-related issues.
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20 of 103 episodesLegislative Update: June 2026
Boerne ISD trustee Rich Sena joins the show to discuss testifying at the Capitol, advocacy efforts and building important relationships, and...
Legislative Update: May 2026
Host Matt Mitchell and TASB Governmental Relations' Kelly Rasti discuss key takeaways from the Texas House Public Education Committee hearin...
Legislative Update: April 2026
Host Matt Mitchell is joined by TASB Governmental Relations' Kelly Rasti to discuss key developments affecting Texas public schools, includi...
Service Area Spotlight: Student Solutions
Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Denise Carter and Mary McFarlin to discuss TASB's Student Solutions team and the services it offers to membe...
Legislative Update: February 2026
Host Matt Mitchell and TASB Governmental Relations' Dax Gonzalez discuss TASB advocacy events, takeaways from the latest SBOE meeting, a new...
A Special Interview with TASB President Tony Hopkins
In this special episode, learn more about new TASB President Tony Hopkins. He discusses his goals and hopes for the future, his background a...
Legislative Update: November 2025
Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Kelly Rasti from TASB Governmental Relations to break down recent state and federal public education news.
Policy Update: October 2025
Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Amanda Bigbee, division director, for an update from TASB Policy Service.
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 pu...
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 u...
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 t...
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 publ...
Legislative Update: July 2025
Dax Gonzalez and Kelly Rasti from TASB Governmental Relations join the show to preview the upcoming special legislative session.
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 brea...
Legislative Update: May 2025 – Pt. 2
TASB Talks is regular podcast produced by the Texas Association of School Boards. Each episode we talk with subject-matter experts on import...
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.
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...
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.
Legislative Update: March 2025 - Pt. 2
Matt is joined by Dax for a 'State of the Legislature' update + information about TASB Spring Workshops.