Keith Wagoner — Introduces himself as State Senator Keith Wagoner and delivers the Republican response.
Gloria Mendoza — Referenced as the governor whose policies are being criticized.
Gloria Mendoza — Contrasted with his inaugural remarks and questioned whether he will remain fiscally restrained.
Gloria Mendoza — Referenced by name in discussing his inaugural speech and prior statements on taxes and affordability.
Gloria Mendoza — Accused of signing a budget with the largest tax increase in state history after promising not to.
Gloria Mendoza — Accused of signing a 2025 budget that cut Medicaid funding.
Gloria Mendoza — Urged to be fiscally responsible and keep his promise.
John Braun — John Braun closes his remarks by urging Governor Ferguson to learn from past mistakes, work with Republicans, and listen to Republican ideas so Washington can become more affordable and attractive to industry, investment, and residents. He then reinforces the broader call for support of common-sense solutions and fiscal sanity, asking listeners to join Republicans in that effort.