Texas Education Showdown: AFP’s Fight for School Choice

Timestamp Summary
0:00 Genevieve Collins Discusses AFP's Efforts and Federal Spending Concerns
6:37 Advocating for Policy Changes in Texas
16:21 School Choice Advocacy and Election Strategies in Texas
21:26 The Impact of Immigration and Border Security on Local Communities
23:18 Texas Healthcare Transparency and Economic Opportunity Challenges
27:48 Addressing Texas Housing Crisis Through Free Market Solutions
31:24 Freedom Is Bigger in Texas Campaign Launch

### Episode Summary:

In this episode of the Seeing Red podcast, Garrett Fulce is joined by Genevieve Collins and Sam Sheetz of Americans for Prosperity (AFP) to discuss their ongoing work in Texas politics, both at the election and legislative levels. Genevieve, fresh off a trip to Washington, DC, highlights the pressing issues of the looming fiscal cliff and the need for fiscal responsibility in government spending. She also celebrates AFP's 20th anniversary and their role as a taxpayer champion.

The conversation shifts to AFP's strategic involvement in the upcoming elections, focusing on defending key seats and introducing new policy champions into the Texas Legislature. Sam Sheetz explains their targeted approach, touching on crucial issues like border security, healthcare, and the economic impact of inflation. The discussion delves into the specifics of AFP's endorsed candidates and their significance in upcoming elections, such as Monica de la Cruz in Texas CD15, and highlights their efforts to promote school choice, border security, and economic reforms at the state level. The episode wraps up with a look ahead at the legislative cycle and AFP's ambitious plans for Texas.

### Key Takeaways:

*   **AFP's Dual Strategy:** AFP's involvement spans both election and legislative cycles, focusing on electing policy champions and driving legislative reforms.
*   **Pressing Issues:** Border security, healthcare, and economic opportunity, particularly around inflation and taxes, are top priorities for AFP and resonate with Texas voters.
*   **School Choice Advocacy**: AFP is strongly advocating for school choice in Texas, aiming to pass significant legislation in the next session.
*   **Housing Policy:** AFP is addressing the housing shortage in Texas by proposing free-market solutions to increase supply and affordability.
*   **Grassroots Engagement:** AFP emphasizes the importance of grassroots mobilization, engaging with swing and low-propensity voters to expand their base and influence policy outco

*   **Genevieve Collins on Twitter:** [@gcollinstx](https://twitter.com/gcollinstx)
*   **Sam Sheetz on Twitter:** [@samsheetz](https://twitter.com/samsheetz)
*   **Website:** [Freedom Is Bigger](http://www.freedomisbigger.com)

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