Representative Greg Bonnen - Budgets, Schools, and Space

About this episode

Texas State Representative Greg Bonnen discusses his journey into public service and the complexities of the state budget process.

Texas State Representative Greg Bonnen joins TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar to share how he, a neurosurgeon, got into public service. As the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Bonnen explains the complex process of passing the state budget in the Texas Legislature. They also discuss his long-time support of school choice, Texas' role in space research, and being recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus of Texas A&M University.

People in this episode

Host: Greg Sindelar

Guest: Greg Bonnen

Topics covered

• budgets
• education
• public service
• space research
• Texas politics

Keywords

• Texas
• Greg Bonnen
• budgets
• school choice
• space research
• public service
• Texas A&M

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas Public Policy Foundation, Texas A&M University

Places: Texas

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