Monday, 16 February 2026

Alex Jones Fights For Travis County Septic Tank Rights, Long Loss Raw Footage [TDplFAKXb00]

A heated Travis County courthouse confrontation exposes the deep rift between environmental land preservation and private property rights in Southwest Austin.

Travis County Alex Jones Septic Rights Save Our Springs Kirk Mitchell Proposition 2 Land Rights

By Mike Hanson Archives | 5m listen | 5 chapters

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About this episode

Alex Jones confronted Kirk Mitchell outside the Travis County Court building as over 150 citizens gathered to protest aggressive new septic permit regulations. The local laws mandate homeowners secure special permits for septic repairs or face property liens, sparking a fierce debate over land rights and government overreach. Jones challenged Mitchell, a board member of the Save Our Springs Alliance, on his family's historical ties to government contracts and his sudden withdrawal from a local political race.

Kirk Mitchell defended his family legacy against claims that Mitchell Energy founder George Mitchell profited from 1960s HUD programs in The Woodlands. The dispute centered on allegations that environmental groups like the Sierra Club and Nature Conservancy serve as fronts for depressing land values in Southwest Austin. Mitchell countered that Proposition 2 land acquisitions, overseen by Mayor Watson and city officials, actually increase property values by preserving pristine waterways. Despite spending 55 percent of a 65 million dollar budget to acquire only 30 percent of the target acreage, Mitchell denied engaging in crony capitalism or manipulating the market through the Save Our Springs Alliance.

Alex Jones pressed lawyers Bridget Shea and Bill Bunche on their roles in shaping Austin land policy while Mitchell maintained that clean water is a market premium. The exchange grew heated as Mitchell cited the freedom of the country for his political exit. This rare footage captures the raw tension between Austin environmentalists and property rights activists during a pivotal Travis County standoff.

CHAPTER 01 / 5 Discussion

Travis County Citizens Protest New Septic Permit Laws

Over 150 citizens gathered at the Travis County Court building to protest new septic regulations. The laws require homeowners to obtain special permits for new or repaired septic systems, with the threat of property liens for non-compliance. Alex Jones confronts Kirk Mitchell, son of Mitchell Energy's founder and board member of the Save Our Springs (SOS) Alliance, regarding his involvement in local property issues.

travis county· septic laws· property rights· kirk mitchell· austin

00:04 We were just down here, we were just at the Travis County Court building where over 150 citizens spoke out against new septic laws. Where now you want to get a new septic or have your old one repaired? You have to get a special permit or they'll put a lien on your house and it was funny Kirk Mitchell son of the multi, multi, multimillionaire that owns Mitchell Energy in Houston and owns Palatial Golf Courses and you name it is on SOS on the board and wants to help you with your property. As we walked out he's right around the corner here so let's go talk to him Mr. Mitchell! Loving one! It's good to meet ya Alex Jones

CHAPTER 02 / 5 Discussion

Kirk Mitchell Withdrawal From Local Political Race

Kirk Mitchell confirms he has withdrawn from a local political race, citing personal choice and the freedom of the country as his primary reasons. The discussion shifts to allegations that Mitchell and his family are using city money to influence property values. Mitchell defends the high voter turnout for Proposition 2, while denying claims of engaging in crony capitalism.

kirk mitchell· political withdrawal· property values· election· austin

01:05 So let me get this straight your family owns big golf courses and Mitchell Energy, but you're here to help us Depress the property value with prop 2 back in May and then turn around and sell it when the mayor promised he'd never sell a single acre build a single solitary shack And now you've figured out a pretty good business haven't you? You and your family getting into people's property with city money. No that's not what I'm doing Are you running for officer I was, yeah. I withdrew You withdrew? Why? Felt like it Free country Free what? Free country, felt like it It's a free country Yeah, we can keep the citizens in charge and still be free That's why property is such a great deal We had a big huge turnout election and a lot of people voted for it And that's great! It's good idea What about crony capitalism? What about making your fortune on big government contracts? I'm opposed to it

CHAPTER 03 / 5 Discussion

Mitchell Energy Government Contracts and HUD Programs

Kirk Mitchell addresses claims regarding his father's wealth, specifically a 1960s Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program related to The Woodlands in Houston. While acknowledging the government contract existed, Mitchell disputes the specific dollar amounts cited and claims his father lost money on certain ventures. The exchange links the Mitchell family's business history to modern environmental front groups like the Sierra Club and Nature Conservancy.

mitchell energy· hud· housing and urban development· the woodlands· crony capitalism

02:05 You're opposed to it. Yeah, aren't you? Your father didn't get 600-something million off the government for the woodlands in Houston I don't think that's the amount he uh... In about the 1960s there was a program under Housing and Urban Development Oh so that was a government contract quite lucrative Well i mean here's the deal So your following in your fathers footsteps I can say this He lost business, he lost money on the food Oh he did Mitchell Energy The way he made a lot of money, if you want to know and you seem to care so I'm just going to tell... I do seem to care about people like the Rockefellers. The old money that run the Nature Conservancy and the Sierra Club that set up front groups like SOS false grassroots organizations We're no front group for Sierra Club Yes you most certainly are well thats who got the standard real estate fee with Sierra Club and Nature Conservancy Are you denying that? You're on the board of SOS are you denying the facts

CHAPTER 04 / 5 Discussion

Save Our Springs Alliance Land Value Controversy

Alex Jones accuses the Save Our Springs (SOS) Alliance and its lawyers, including Bridget Shea and Bill Bunche, of intentionally depressing land values in Southwest Austin. Kirk Mitchell defends his board position at SOS, arguing that environmental protections actually improve property values for neighboring residents. The debate intensifies over whether Mayor Watson and city officials lied about the future sale of land acquired through Proposition 2.

sos alliance· bridget shea· bill bunche· property depreciation· environmental law

03:05 What are the documents on television? Oh, I just put them up. I'll read them if you put them up. You don't know that you're on the board of SOS? I sure am yeah proud of it Now your saying that Bridget Shea and Bill Bunche and all the rest of environmentalist lawyers so called environmentalists lawyers Your telling me Mr Mitchell right here today that it's a good deal, if they depress the value of that land in Southwest. Yes they most certainly did I'll be glad to buy each acre for $1 if they sell it but they won't because we just improved the values of people who are on edge of that The mayor said they weren't going to sell one single acre you're lying again is all y'all do? You cover up lies with lies

03:47 he did on the radio i debated him he said it on television that's not true everybody remembers the lie you're going to tell all the citizens your lying to them they all remember I'm not telling the citizens im lying though, I don't understand what your talking about Kirk Mitchell why does he withdraw from the race? felt like it free country felt like fellow withdrawal sir is this vehicle waste gas yeah does a much so you know i'm sure dot my vehicle even waste more gas it's a little too visible to thirsty and i'm gonna sell it on the other half of your child hurting mother earth but you should give this committee children no no ideally no i'm not needy uh... any c l make money from the free market up sucking off the trial will even though people are going to grow in others do

CHAPTER 05 / 5 Discussion

Proposition 2 Land Acquisition and Environmental Protection

Kirk Mitchell denies being a crony capitalist and addresses the rising costs of land acquisition under Proposition 2. He explains that while 55% of the $65 million budget has been spent to acquire only 30% of the target land, the price increase is a result of the environmental protections making the area more desirable. Mitchell argues that pristine waterways naturally command higher market values than land near open sewers.

proposition 2· land conservation· water quality· crony capitalism· austin

04:34 Well, I'm opposed to crony capitalism. Do you want me to go into it in detail? You want me to tell you like going in a three hour debate on it or something? Yeah! I don't want...I am no crony capitalist myself and I do not believe in it Just like SOS and the county and the city were not going to sell a single acre of Prop 2 land past May 65 million How come the lands costing more than they thought? They have only bought 30% of the land but used 55% of money Probably because by doing the right thing and trying to protect the environment, we're raising the values at a very fast rate. After they were depressed... Would you pay more to live next to an open sewer or pristine waterway? Which would you pay more for? You!