A recent report ranked Texas as the third most dangerous state for wildfires, behind only California and Colorado. Or, as the new deputy director of the Texas A&M Forest Service tells us, there’s some “nook or cranny” in the state that’s always burning. And in this episode of Y’all-itics, Wes Moorehead explains why the risk has grown exponentially in recent years, closing in on our backyards, and why they’re asking lawmakers to tap into the surplus for more planes, people and local preparation. Guest: Wes Moorehead, Texas A&M Forest Service Deputy Director 00:00 - Welcome 0:59 - Wes Moorehead introduction 2:29 - Background on Texas Wildfire Agency 4:24 - Wildfire vs. structure threats to Texas 6:38 - Lessons from California fires 8:51 - The wind's role in wildfires 11:31 - Number of homes and areas at risk in Texas 14:13 - Measurements to prevent wildfires 20:50 - Other threats to fighting wildfires 27:49 - Origin of the agency 32:40 - $350 million asking price to lawmakers