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Texperts

Brandon Rottinghaus

13 episodes

“Texperts” offers short, lively primers on Texas government and politics—basically, the things you learned in seventh-grade Texas history and may have forgotten, or never learned if you’re new to Texas. Through conversations with political insiders and experts, University of Houston professor Brandon Rottinghaus uncovers how Texas government works, who makes the decisions, and why it matters.

Episodes

  1. Texas State Fair

    · 15 min · Episode 13

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The State Fair of Texas, described as a celebration of all things Texan, is currently running through October 18…

  2. Houston's City Seal and Flag

    · 16 min · Episode 12

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Houston is a city that proves that if you dream big enough, reality will eventually catch up. In this episode,…

  3. Judicial Sanctions

    · 17 min · Episode 11

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Who watches the people wearing the black robes? Texas has more elected judges than almost any state in the…

  4. Food Trucks

    · 10 min · Episode 10

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Food trucks can be found everywhere in Texas, and they have, in many ways, become a part of the state's culinary…

  5. County Attorneys and Voting Rights

    · 17 min · Episode 9

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The county attorney serves as the county's chief civil lawyer, handling various civil issues, including advising…

  6. County Comissioners

    · 17 min · Episode 8

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! If you've ever driven down a freshly paved road, crossed a new bridge, or noticed a sign that says, "This…

  7. Is it Illegal to Pick Bluebonnets?

    · 8:17 · Episode 7

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Texas's official state flower, the bluebonnet, was first adopted in 1901, and since then, Texans have joyously…

  8. Lawyer Billboard Advertising

    · 11 min · Episode 6

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Texas is known for its legal advertising billboards that many of us have undoubtedly seen while stuck in traffic…

  9. Constitutional Amendments

    · 13 min · Episode 5

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Texas has one of the longest state constitutions in the country — and a big reason why; it's easy to amend.…

  10. Special Sessions

    · 10 min · Episode 4

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! On Monday, July 21, 2025, a special session of the Texas Legislature begin. The session aimed to address several…

  11. How Do Gubernatorial Vetoes Work?

    · 13 min · Episode 3

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode, Brandon Rottinghaus, a University of Houston political science professor and co-host of Houston…

  12. Houston City Council

    · 18 min · Episode 2

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode, Brandon Rottinghaus, University of Houston political science professor and co-host of Party…

  13. Biennial Legislature

    · 23 min · Episode 1

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode, Brandon Rottinghaus, University of Houston political science professor and host of Party…

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