Texas Takes the Lead: School Choice, Energy Reform and Tax Relief

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley is joined by Kristi Antonick from Americans for Prosperity to discuss Texas’s major policy wins—from the passing of SB2 on school choice to the fight for property tax reform. Kristi shares grassroots success stories, like rallying over 1,000 citizens to the state capitol, and highlights the role of community voices in shaping legislation. They dive into the impact of education freedom, rising energy demands from AI and data centers, and the urgent need for grid capacity—making a compelling case for nuclear innovation and local engagement in shaping Texas’s prosperous future. Our interview with General Flynn gets released on Tuesday, and he brought up some critical points that Kristi and the Americans for Prosperity have been talking about. That is, we ALL have to get involved at the local level. Get involved by volunteering to count votes, attending school board meetings, and participating in local government. We have let the left control all aspects of our lives for too long. Thank you, Kristi, and we really appreciate all the great things that you are doing over at Americans for Prosperity! - Stu Connect with Kristi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-antonick-0375122a1/ Check out Americans for Prosperity: https://www.freedomisbigger.com/about/ And most importantly - Get involved. Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 - Intro 00:28 – What’s Going On in Texas? 01:22 – Property Tax Reform Push 02:00 – Major Win: School Choice (SB2) 03:32 – From Valedictorian to Advocacy 04:13 – School Choice Isn’t Anti-Public School 05:23 – Grassroots Engagement & AFP Events 06:49 – Energy Roundtable Recap 08:04 – Energy Grid Concerns & Data Center Growth 09:29 – Nuclear Innovation & DOE Pilot Program 10:14 – AI, Energy Policy & Texas Advantage 11:09 – AFP’s National Focus on Energy 12:05 – Can Texas Eliminate Property Taxes? 13:00 – The Freedom Unleashed Tour 14:14 – A Real Fix is Coming 15:47 – How to Get Involved 16:12 – From Anger to Action 16:42 – Final Thoughts & Thank You https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/