Bannon’s War Room Battleground EP 947: Saving Texas And The Rest Of The Republic With Doc Chambers
Date: February 12, 2026
Host: Steve Bannon
Guest: Doc Pete Chambers
Main Theme & Purpose
This episode centers on “saving Texas and the rest of the Republic” with Doc Pete Chambers, a retired Green Beret and Texas National Guard officer running for governor of Texas. The conversation is built around anxieties regarding the influence of Islamic communities (specifically, an alleged "Sharia law" threat), immigration, border security, and what Chambers frames as the failures of current leadership under Governor Abbott. Issues of election integrity, vaccine mandates, the state of Texas’s economy, H1B visas, and Colony Ridge (a large immigrant enclave) are explored. Chambers positions himself as a hard-nosed outsider and patriot uniquely suited to take on state and federal corruption, protect Texan sovereignty, and lead Texas through turbulent times.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Alleged Sharia Law Threat and Islamic Influence in Texas
Timestamps: 00:00-09:12, 32:14-36:38
- Bannon and Chambers repeatedly argue that Islam and Sharia law constitute a present and growing threat to Western civilization, particularly Texas.
- Referencing survey data (Heritage Foundation, 2024), Chambers claims:
- 39% of American Muslims want Sharia law implemented in the next 20 years ([03:56])
- 46% support a Muslim political party ([04:18])
- 50% believe it should be illegal to depict the Prophet Muhammad ([04:36])
- 33% believe Islam should be the national religion ([04:47])
- 43% don’t think Israel has a right to exist ([05:12])
- Chambers asserts that “the ultimate goal here is a caliphate,” and that “the US constitution and Sharia law are fundamentally at odds” ([08:43]).
- Both men claim “infiltration” by non-assimilating immigrants; Bannon states that “as Texas goes, so goes the nation,” positioning the state as the front line of this cultural and ideological battle ([08:57]).
"Islam will never dominate the United States, and by the grace of God, it will not dominate Texas." — Doc Pete Chambers [08:50]
"We're going to tell them, take your Sharia law and shove it." — Steve Bannon [08:47]
2. Criticism of Governor Abbott and Texas Government Response
Timestamps: 06:37-09:12, 09:38-13:02, 34:51-36:38
- Chambers claims the response to border security and “Islamic threat” has been weak and toothless, marked by “strongly worded letters” but little effective action ([16:23]).
- He criticizes Abbott for what he describes as “optics over reality” concerning border security; migrants were not truly stopped or returned, but relocated deeper into the country ([15:21]).
- Chambers argues Abbott’s claims to have banned Sharia law are false: “It’s the word. Sharia is not in the law…there are certain practices that are not allowed. Now…you can't stone people, but…the point…is…you have not outlawed Sharia law” ([35:59]).
“You can write a strongly worded letter and that's good. That's a start. But…that has to come directly from [the governor]…So guys like me that watched it happen... they're conducting the same stuff they did on the border, which is a whack-a-mole.” — Doc Pete Chambers [06:37]
3. Chambers’ Background and Motivation to Run for Governor
Timestamps: 09:17-25:44
- Chambers recounts his service as a Green Beret officer and flight surgeon with the Texas National Guard, describing first-hand the failings at the southern border.
- Describes taking a stand in defiance of Covid-19 vaccine mandates while serving, giving “informed consent” and protecting troops from vaccine requirements ([20:14-22:54]).
- Explains stress and moral weight from spiritual guidance (“the Watchman” from Ezekiel) as a reason for ultimately agreeing to run for governor ([24:22-25:12]).
- Asserts he is not a politician by nature, but a “servant-leader” compelled by events and duty.
“I did not have a burning passion when this kicked off. I was conducting counter human trafficking work...I realized and I saw behind the curtain of what was really happening. This isn't about throwing casting stones...it's just reality versus optics.” — Doc Pete Chambers [10:53]
"Sometimes your path gets chosen not by you, but by your prayers, the answers to your prayers. And that's just Pete Chambers." — Doc Pete Chambers [25:08]
4. Border Security and Cartel Violence
Timestamps: 13:07-19:13
- Chambers details experiences with large migrant influxes (e.g., 17,000 Haitians arriving in Del Rio in 24 hours).
- Critiques “rules of engagement” that mandated retreat when “cartel” violence presented itself: “your job is to get in your trucks and drive away. That was our rules of engagement in Texas.” ([17:07])
- Claims cartel organizations made hundreds of millions a month moving people, including suspected links to "Hezbollah" and "Hamas" ([18:31]).
- Argues that only decisive, forceful action will stop cartel human trafficking and border crime; recounts advocating for “putting cartel carcasses on the table” in briefings ([17:47]).
“This will not stop without us bringing you and putting cartel carcasses on this table right here.” — Chambers’ Sergeant Major [17:47]
5. Broader Immigration: Colony Ridge, H1B, F1 Visas, and Enclave Growth
Timestamps: 37:19-41:43
- Chambers, working with Michael Yon and Ann Vandersteel, describes flying over Colony Ridge, a 40-square-mile immigrant settlement north of Houston, estimating the population at “over 100,000.”
- Alleges schools in Colony Ridge teach Mandarin and have a high ratio of illegal immigrants — framing this as a “lawless territory” ([37:19]).
- Argues H1B and F1 visa systems form a “pipeline” for immigrants entering the Texas workforce, displacing Texan workers, especially in northern suburbs and major cities ([39:45-40:15]).
- Presents solutions including introducing enterprise tech training in Texas high schools to reduce need for foreign tech labor ([42:44]).
"We're building out trailer parks. This is crazy stuff...Now, we're talking about a lawless territory...Three schools...teach, guess what? Mandarin Chinese. For what?" — Doc Pete Chambers [37:19]
6. Economic Plan and Governance Vision
Timestamps: 43:54-47:13
- Chambers outlines his leadership philosophy: assemble task forces, establish “physical security first, then fiscal security.”
- Vows to cut taxes, especially property taxes, by tapping into large, untapped state funds (the Permanent University Fund) and reducing supposedly wasteful expenditures, like multimillion-dollar high school stadiums ([45:09]).
- Suggests restricting or banning foreign land ownership, especially by Chinese and Muslim-majority countries, to preserve “sovereignty” ([46:02]).
"Texas is not for sale. And it's not about the GDP, right. It's about the sovereignty of Texas. We've got to get that straight first." — Doc Pete Chambers [46:22]
7. Education, DEI, and Bureaucratic Reform
Timestamps: 47:13-48:33
- Points to Texas’s poor statewide education rankings, blaming high administrative costs, outside vendors, and “Marxist” policies for decline ([47:13-47:55]).
- Cites a need to eliminate DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) initiatives and tackle administrative bloat.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Chambers on the stakes in Texas:
"As Texas goes, so goes the nation. As the nation goes, so goes the world. Are you prepared to fight for this state? Are you prepared to fight for your country?" — Steve Bannon [08:57]
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On Sharia law:
"The United States Constitution and Sharia are fundamentally at odds with one another." — Doc Pete Chambers [08:43]
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On border security:
"You want an optic, but you don't want an incident." — Doc Pete Chambers [17:38]
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On running for governor:
"Sometimes your path gets chosen not by you, but by your prayers, the answers to your prayers. And that's just Pete Chambers." — Doc Pete Chambers [25:08]
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On economic policy:
"Texas is not for sale. And it's not about the GDP, right. It's about the sovereignty of Texas. We've got to get that straight first. Everything will fall into place." — Doc Pete Chambers [46:22]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Opening and Sharia Law Discussion: 00:00–09:12
- Chambers’ Motivation and Background: 09:17–25:44
- Border Security, Cartels, and Abbott Critique: 13:07–19:13
- Vaccines, Informed Consent, and Dissent: 20:14–23:42
- Spiritual Guidance and Decision to Run: 24:22–25:12
- Islamic Paradigm, Prop 10, Cultural Clash: 32:14–36:38
- Colony Ridge/Immigrant Enclaves: 37:19–39:45
- H1B/F1 Visas and Texas Workforce: 39:45–42:44
- Economic Vision and Tax Plan: 43:54–47:13
- Education Reform/DEI: 47:13–48:33
- Closing & Campaign Pitch: 48:33–50:39
Tone and Language
The episode maintains a combative, urgent, and heavily populist tone throughout, with religious undercurrents and repeated references to patriotism, sovereignty, and the battle for America’s ideals. The language is direct and at times hyperbolic, with both speakers casting the current moment as a precipice for Texas and the nation.
Final Pitch from Chambers
“I focus on Texas first. I'm a Texas first candidate. I'm a conservative that believes in the principles of the Bible...I've got to protect the rest of Texas from Austin.”
— Doc Pete Chambers [48:43]
Chambers invites listeners to his website (docpechambers.org) and urges support for his campaign, emphasizing his outsider status and claim to truth-telling compared to entrenched political leadership.