LSL15- Governor 101-Power-Duties-Drama - Lone Star Ladies

In this episode of Lone Star Ladies, co-hosts Sheree Rose, Darlene Howell, and Brandie Kennedy take listeners deep into the role and responsibilities of the Governor of Texas — from historical roots to present-day controversies.


Before diving into state politics, Sheree runs through a lively list of upcoming holiday events and campaign kickoffs around Denton County:


🎄 Lights on the Farm – Heritage Farmstead, Plano: Nov 28–Dec 28 (6–9 p.m., tickets at heritagefarmstead.org)
🍖 Melinda Preston Campaign Kickoff – Dec 2, 6–7:30 p.m., Sullivan’s Old Town BBQ, Lewisville
🍷 Judge Alan Wheeler Campaign Launch – Dec 4, Steve’s Wine Bar, Denton
🎅 Santa on the Square – Dec 6, Downtown Carrollton, featuring tree lighting, crafts, and drone show
🎉 Judges’ Christmas Party – Dec 9, Rudy’s BBQ, Denton (tentative – confirm at DentonGOP.org)
🕊️ Lincoln–Reagan Dinner – Jan 10, 2026, Denton GOP’s annual gala (tickets at DentonGOP.org)
The Ladies then roll up their sleeves for a civics lesson with personality — breaking down what makes the Texas governorship unique.


Listeners learn that the governor:


Enforces state laws and oversees the Texas Military Department and state agencies.
Can call special legislative sessions, veto bills, and pardon criminals.
Appoints key officials like the Commissioner of Education and the Secretary of State.
Shapes the state’s legislative agenda, often diverging from the Republican Party priorities set by convention delegates.
They discuss recent controversies, including Governor Greg Abbott’s legal battle with the Texas GOP over closing the primaries, and question why taxpayer dollars are being spent on lawsuits within the same party.
The Ladies also tackle the issue of term limits — noting that Texas is the only Republican-led state with no limit on how long a governor can serve. “Our founders never imagined politicians would turn office-holding into a career,” Sheree says, sparking a passionate exchange about restoring accountability and citizen-led government.
To bring history to life, they share the story of Miriam “Ma” Ferguson, Texas’s first female governor (elected in 1924), whose husband James had been impeached for corruption. Her campaign slogan? “Two governors for the price of one.”
The episode wraps up with the latest Republican primary candidates for 2026:
Arturo Espinoza – Community advocate and former San Antonio council candidate
Pete “Doc” Chambers – Retired U.S. Army Green Beret and flight surgeon
Greg Abbott – Incumbent governor seeking another term
As always, the Lone Star Ladies close with a smile and a challenge to stay informed: “The more we know about our government, the stronger our voice becomes.”

Starring: Sheree Rose, Darlene Howell, Brandie Kennedy