Texas Standard for March 15, 2017

Two Texas lawmakers may have discovered a cure for what ails our political process. The catch? Someone’s gotta pay for the gas. And: All across the U.S., the numbers grow to nearly 500 so-called sanctuary cities and jurisdictions. That number may be about to shrink. Lawmakers hear from everyday Texans on a bill to draw the line in Texas – we’ll explain. Also: At the rodeo it’s more than just fun and games – real wheeler dealers are there too. We’ll peek behind the curtain at the big show in Houston. Plus: Can a single citizen make a difference in politics? A Texan puts that question to the test. Those stories and so much more, today on the Texas Standard: