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Texas Take

Jeremy Wallace

Booking Overview

Political news and interview show focused on Texas government, elections, and the state's role in Washington, featuring political reporters, elected officials, candidates, and party leaders. Credible pitches include Texas and national politicians, campaign and public-policy experts, political journalists, and civic figures with direct knowledge of major state or federal issues; booking difficulty is medium because the show books both accessible journalists and high-profile officeholders.

Metrics

Episodes: 265

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jeremy.wallace@houstonchronicle.com

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Host

Jeremy Wallace - Political writer for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News, covering Texas politics and government.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Directly relevant experience in Texas or national politics, including elected office, political party leadership, campaign leadership, policy expertise, or established political journalism. Guests should bring firsthand knowledge or authoritative analysis of current legislative, electoral, or government issues.
Required Achievements:  
Elected or appointed political office, Leadership of a national or state political party, Senior campaign or public-policy experience, Established reporting or commentary on Texas politics, Published books or other recognized work on government and public affairs

Recent Guest Discussions

Orlando Sanchez - His Campaign To Turn Harris County Republican And His Strategy For Winning The County's Top Elected Office.

James Talarico - Winning Support Among Black Texas Voters And Competing In The Texas Senate Race Amid Major Outside Spending.

John Moritz - Backlash Over A Republican Statewide Candidate's Remarks, The Impact On Texas Republican Messaging, And The Political Consequences For The Party.

Ted Cruz - U.s. Military Action Against Iran, Gas Prices, The 2026 Elections, College Sports, And His Book About Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

Chris Tomlinson - A Proposed Transmission Line In The Texas Hill Country And Its Effects On Landowners And The Texas Legislature.

Recent Topics

Politics, Texas Politics, Elections, Republican Party, Public Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Texas Take
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Is Trump helping or hurting Ken Paxton?

October 08, 2026

On this episode of Texas Take, host Jeremy Wallace is joined by Gromer Jeffers Jr. of The Dallas Morning News as the state enters the final stretch before early voting. They break down Donald Trump’s fourth Texas visit in six weeks, what it means for Ken Paxton, and the unusual campaign ad featuring Paxton’s estranged wife, Angela. They also look at whether Democrats can finally break through statewide, and what the polls might be getting wrong. Plus, Paxton gets the Saturday Night Live treat...

A Texas Voter Registration Mess at the Worst Time Possible

October 01, 2026

On this episode of Texas Take, host Jeremy Wallace examines a major voter registration backlog with Republican state Sen. Paul Bettencourt and what it could mean with Election Day approaching. The glitch has affected at least tens of thousands of voters in an election cycle that could be one of the closest in Texas history. Later, Austin American-Statesman reporter John Moritz joins Jeremy to break down the flood of money pouring into the U.S. Senate race, while Houston Chronicle reporter Ben...

How much trouble is Greg Abbott in?

September 25, 2026

On this episode of Texas Take, host Jeremy Wallace looks at Gov. Greg Abbott’s toughest reelection fight yet, as Democrat Gina Hinojosa puts the blame on him for affordability issues, high property taxes and the proliferation of data centers. Reporter Benjamin Wermund joins the show to break down the race and what makes it more competitive than any Texas gubernatorial race since the 1990s. Plus, Jeremy digs into Ken Paxton’s ties to donors connected to Chinese investment in Texas and Elon Mus...

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Frequently asked questions

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Texas Take
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How do I get in touch with Texas Take?

Texas Take is hosted by Jeremy Wallace. Its publicly listed email is jeremy.wallace@houstonchronicle.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Texas Take?

The publicly listed email for Texas Take: jeremy.wallace@houstonchronicle.com.

How many listeners does Texas Take have?

Podseeker estimates Texas Take reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Texas Take?

Texas Take typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Directly relevant experience in Texas or national politics, including elected office, political party leadership, campaign leadership, policy expertise, or established political journalism. Guests should bring firsthand knowledge or authoritative analysis of current legislative, electoral, or government issues. Common among recent guests: Elected or appointed political office; Leadership of a national or state political party; Senior campaign or public-policy experience. Recent guests include Orlando Sanchez, James Talarico, and John Moritz.

How hard is it to get booked on Texas Take?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Texas Take cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Texas Politics, Elections, Republican Party, and Public Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jeremy.wallace@houstonchronicle.com

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