Most Texas elections are decided by just a few hundred votes. We’re cutting through the campaign noise to bring you 15-minute, deep-dive interviews with the people who want to lead your city, your schools, and your state.
Where trailblazers speak & bridges form.
The Building Texas Show with host, Justin McKenzie, where he talks about the balance of business and governance and growth across Texas. We interview the local leaders affecting the issues, business owners creating momentum and founders who are working to change the world, and inspire you to uncover the power you have to forge the future.
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Every week, host Justin McKenzie sits down with the local leaders at the intersection of business and governance — uncovering the issues that
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Mar 2, 2026
Worker Misclassification Could Cost You Everything | Here's Why
Are you classifying your workers correctly? The difference between a 1099 contractor and a W-2 employee isn't a choice —
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Mar 2, 2026
Why Galveston Is Booming: Inside the 9 Million Visitor Economy
How does a barrier island with only 53,000 residents handle over 9 million visitors a year? In this episode of The Build
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Feb 18, 2026
Rural Texas Has a Problem—Alpine Found the Answer
In this episode of The Building Texas Show’s Mayoral Series, host Justin McKenzie travels to Alpine, Texas, to sit down
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Feb 18, 2026
Bastrop, Texas Is Changing Overnight—Here's Why
Bastrop, Texas is one of the fastest-growing small cities in the state. Mayor Ishmael Harris joins The Building Texas Sh
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Feb 17, 2026
Edinburg Texas mayor discusses border region economic development
The Rio Grande Valley is one of the most misunderstood — and fastest-growing — regions in Texas. In this episode of The
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Feb 17, 2026
Fort Worth Just Got $6.7 Billion and Nobody's Talking About It
We're excited to present an episode of the Building Texas show, live from Fort Worth. Our guest, a professor at Texas Ch
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Feb 17, 2026
Inside Tomball with Mayor Lori Klein Quinn
Tomball, Texas is one of the rare communities that has experienced explosive regional growth without losing its identity
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Feb 13, 2026
Why This Texas Town Lowered Taxes While Growing
@CityofHelotesTexas sits at the gateway to the Texas Hill Country—and with growth accelerating across Central Texas, t
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We're always looking for the next great Texas story. If you're a founder, operator, builder, or doer with something real to share, we want to hear from you. The best episodes come from guests who've done the work and aren't afraid to talk about what it actually took.
Who we're looking for
- Founders and operators building companies in or for Texas
- Founders and operators building companies in or for Texas
- Community builders, civic leaders, and cultural voices
- People with a story — not a sales pitch
What to expect:
- Apply — Tell us your story in a few sentences.
- Pre-interview — A short call so we can find the angle that'll resonate.
- Record — Remote or in-studio in Texas. Usually 45–60 minutes.
- Launch — We handle production, promotion, and distribution.