# Texas Public Policy Foundation's Jose Melendez: TFS Interviews

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Podcast: [The New Frontline](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-new-frontline-7473699)
Published: 2026-07-29T17:07:12+00:00
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## Resource

Jose Melendez leads the Taxpayer Protection Project and the Government Reform & Oversight Coalition at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, where he is an expert on local government and grassroots advocacy. At the 2026 Teacher Freedom Summit, Podcast Host Siena Rose got to interview Jose right after his panel discussion on teacher union politics and the importance of making sure the real voices of teachers are heard.

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