# Travis County on The No Agenda Show

Travis County comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2014 to September 2023.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 9
- **Discussed:** August 2014 – September 2023
- **Related topics:** [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [Measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [Vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination.md), [Abuse Of Power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abuse-of-power.md), [Airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport.md), [Arkansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arkansas.md), [Beto O'rourke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beto-o-rourke.md), [Campaign Finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [Concealed Carry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/concealed-carry.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### California Forever Mega-City Project in Solano County

- **Episode:** [1587: Comely](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1587-comely.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-03
- **Time:** 2:27:30–2:35:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1587-comely/chapter/california-forever-mega-city-project-in-solano-county.md

A group of wealthy tech investors, operating as Flannery Associates, reveals plans for "California Forever," a new walkable mega-city in Solano County. The project has faced criticism for secretly purchasing 55,000 acres of farmland near Travis Air Force Base. The hosts mock the utopian marketing and the potential conflict with military operations.

Keywords: california forever, solano county, flannery associates, jan strzamek, travis air force base, tech investors

### Silicon Valley Elites and the California Forever City

- **Episode:** [1586: Escaped Mutant](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1586-escaped-mutant.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-31
- **Time:** 1:52:43–1:55:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1586-escaped-mutant/chapter/silicon-valley-elites-and-the-california-forever-city.md

A group of Silicon Valley billionaires, including Michael Moritz, Reid Hoffman, and Marc Andreessen, has been revealed as the backers of "California Forever," a project to build a new city in Solano County. The group has purchased $800 million worth of land near Travis Air Force Base. The hosts discuss whether this is a "15-minute city" project or a "company town" intended to provide safe housing for tech workers away from San Francisco.

Keywords: michael moritz, [reid hoffman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reid-hoffman.md), [marc andreessen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marc-andreessen.md), travis air force base, solano county, private city

### Texas Measles Alert, Austin Vaccination Rates

- **Episode:** [1439: COVID Retrospective](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-03
- **Time:** 6:20–7:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective/chapter/texas-measles-alert-austin-vaccination-rates.md

Authorities in Travis County, Texas, issued an urgent health alert after a traveler infected with measles passed through the Austin airport. This marked the first detected case in the area in 20 years, with potential exposure reported at airports in Chicago and Virginia. Health experts highlighted Austin as a high-risk epicenter due to low childhood vaccination rates.

Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination.md), [travis county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travis-county.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md)

### Austin Real Estate, Crime Rates and Travis County Exodus

- **Episode:** [1338: Forever Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1338-forever-wars.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-15
- **Time:** 16:08–18:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1338-forever-wars/chapter/austin-real-estate-crime-rates-and-travis-county-exodus.md

Rising murder rates and visible homelessness in Austin, Texas, have prompted a decision to move out of Travis County. The hosts criticize the "defunding" of police and the desensitization of new residents to urban decay. Plans are being accelerated to purchase land at least 45 minutes outside the city limits.

Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [travis county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travis-county.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md), [crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime.md)

### Mayor Steve Adler, Austin Mask Mandates and Social Shaming

- **Episode:** [1242: Smokin' Hot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1242-smokin-hot.md)
- **Published:** 2020-05-17
- **Time:** 5:09–9:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1242-smokin-hot/chapter/mayor-steve-adler-austin-mask-mandates-and-social-shaming.md

Austin Mayor Steve Adler and the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are in a legal dispute over local health orders that mandate masks and customer logs. While the state has not made masks a legal requirement, local officials are accused of using social shaming to enforce compliance. Adler defends the cautious approach, citing concerns over a potential surge in hospitalizations.

Keywords: [steve adler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-adler.md), [ken paxton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ken-paxton.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [travis county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travis-county.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), social shaming

### Measles Alert, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

- **Episode:** [1204: Hunt the Wumpus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1204-hunt-the-wumpus.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-05
- **Time:** 2:26:31–2:28:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1204-hunt-the-wumpus/chapter/measles-alert-austin-bergstrom-international-airport.md

Health authorities in Travis County issued an alert after a traveler infected with measles passed through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Media reports labeled Austin as an "epicenter" of the anti-vaccine movement, though local residents noted a lack of public panic. The incident prompted renewed calls from medical experts for universal vaccination.

Keywords: [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [travis county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travis-county.md), [vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination.md), [airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport.md)

### Beto O'Rourke, Campaign Texting and Solar Solutions

- **Episode:** [1080: 11 years](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1080-11-years.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-25
- **Time:** 1:31:33–1:35:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1080-11-years/chapter/beto-o-rourke-campaign-texting-and-solar-solutions.md

The hosts discuss the high-energy campaign of Beto O'Rourke in Texas, including personal anecdotes about receiving unsolicited campaign text messages. A producer offers a donation incentive for listeners who switch to solar energy through his company, Meraki Solar Solutions.

Keywords: [beto o'rourke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beto-o-rourke.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [solar energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-energy.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [travis county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travis-county.md)

### Arkansas Concealed Carry Law, Austin Sanctuary City Stats

- **Episode:** [914: Fack Base](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/914-fack-base.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-23
- **Time:** 3:04:09–3:06:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/914-fack-base/chapter/arkansas-concealed-carry-law-austin-sanctuary-city-stats.md

Arkansas has signed a new law allowing concealed handguns on state college campuses and in some bars. Meanwhile, data from Travis County, Texas, shows that over 260 illegal aliens with criminal records were released despite ICE detainers. The hosts discuss the contrast between expanding gun rights and the challenges of sanctuary city policies.

Keywords: [arkansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arkansas.md), [concealed carry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/concealed-carry.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [sanctuary cities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctuary-cities.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [travis county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travis-county.md)

### Rick Perry Indictment, Rosemary Lehmberg Drunk Driving Incident

- **Episode:** [644: Why Why Not](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/644-why-why-not.md)
- **Published:** 2014-08-17
- **Time:** 20:31–27:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/644-why-why-not/chapter/rick-perry-indictment-rosemary-lehmberg-drunk-driving-incident.md

Governor Rick Perry's indictment on charges of abuse of official capacity and coercion of a public servant is examined. The charges stem from Perry's veto of funding for the Public Integrity Unit after Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg refused to resign following a high-profile drunk driving arrest. Details of Lehmberg's behavior during her arrest, including her alleged mistreatment of police officers, are highlighted as the context for Perry's actions.

Keywords: [rick perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-perry.md), rosemary lehmberg, [travis county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travis-county.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [abuse of power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abuse-of-power.md)

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