The Big Flip: How The GOP Consolidated Political Power In Texas

Part one in a four-part series on the 2020 fight for control of the Texas House

KUT’s Andrew Weber discusses the recent history of Texas politics — and what happened the last time control of state government started to shift from one party to another.

KUT’s Mose Buchele talks about the 2018 election and the first time Texas Republicans thought their winning streak might be over. And KUT’s Ashley Lopez explains how that election set the stage for this year’s fight over control of the Texas House.

The Big Flip Episodes:

• Part 1: How The GOP Consolidated Political Power In Texas
• Part 2: How Texas' Economy Changed Its Politics
• Part 3: How A Democrat-Led Texas House Could Change Redistricting – Or Not
• Part 4: How The Pandemic Makes It Hard To Predict Who Will Control The Texas House