This week on The Cigar Politico, we’re joined by Texas State Representative Brent Money (House District 2) for an in-depth conversation on some of the most pressing issues today.
We also discuss the sharp decline in narco boat activity, highlighting how the Trump administration’s enforcement strategy has dramatically reduced maritime drug smuggling in the Caribbean—down by roughly 91%. We discuss why aggressive interdiction matters, how cutting off trafficking routes protects American lives, and why slowing the flow of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs is a national security issue, not just a border talking point.
The conversation turns to public education, where we discuss school funding, accountability, and the ongoing battle over the future direction of Texas schools. We also dive into the rapid expansion of AI data centers across Texas, examining their economic upside, infrastructure strain, energy demands, and long-term implications for the state.
We wrap things up with Rep. Money’s predictions for upcoming Texas races, offering insight into what he’s seeing on the ground and how the political landscape may shift in the next election cycle.
As always, it’s a candid, no-nonsense discussion you won’t hear anywhere else.
00:00 Opening Discussion
09:26 Austrailia bans social media for kids under 16 & the Texas school cell phone ban
19:55 Rep. Money's thoughts on the 89th Regular Session of the Texas House
41:35 Family life as a State Representative
55:45 Narco-boats & stemming the tide of drugs in the Gulf
1:15:02 Property Tax Reform & Public Education Funding
2:04:42 AI Data Centers in Texas
2:12:54 Texas Agriculture (House Committee)
2:20:11 The THC debate in Texas
2:27:21 Notable Texas Races
2:44:45 Texas Redistricting Races
