State of Texas

State of Texas

State of Texas is a statewide, in-depth program focused solely on Texas politics. Produced at KXAN in Austin and airing in 14 markets across the state, the show gives viewers greater perspective on the Texas Legislature, state policy and elections. It airs at 8:30 a.m. on KXAN, and now you can listen any time!

Episodes

January 18, 2026 21 mins

New polling shows a major shift in the race for U.S. Senate.  The numbers show State Rep. James Talarico now holding a lead over Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.  The poll also shows a tight Republican primary getting even tighter.  We speak with Emerson College Pollling Senior Director Matt Taglia to dig deeper into the numbers and what they mean for this crucial primary. The state has turned over records on millions of Texas voter...

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The head of one of the nation's largest teachers unions announced a federal lawsuit filed against the Texas Education Agency.  It stems from reviews of social media posts made by educators in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.  Investigator Kelly Wiley looks closer at the controversy Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico are set to meet on the debate stage later this month.  The people who will see the debate in person co...
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January 4, 2026 21 mins
The new year shines a new light on one of the biggest stories of 2026 in Texas politics: the race for U.S. Senate. Dylan McKim and Adam Schwager deliver stories focused on the top candidates.  We hear from John Cornyn, Jasmine Crockett, Wesley Hunt, Ken Paxton, and James Talarico - five candidates vying for one seat that could help decide control of the U.S. Senate. Our team digs deeper into the decision facing Texas voters, in a r...

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December 28, 2025 21 mins

A new Texas law is boosting businesses that help patients seeking medical marijuana.  As demand grows, Dylan McKim looks at the impact of changes to the compassionate use program, and how it's helping some people have an easier time filling their prescriptions. A West Texas mountain could play an important role in our country's national security.  News Nation's Ali Bradley explores the importance of the rare Earth minerals hidden b...

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December 21, 2025 21 mins
The deadly July floods led to a new state law meant to protect children at camps.  Now some camps worry one provision of the law will force them to shut down.  Adam Schwager reports on why camp leaders need to change part of the law requiring fiber internet. The Texas Attorney General created a new tool to enforce a new state law designed to keep transgender women out of women's restrooms. But the tool could come with legal ramific...
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December 14, 2025 21 mins

The field is set for the race to become the next U.S. Senator from Texas.  The newest candidate to join the field is shaking up the campaign.  Dylan McKim digs deeper into polling, and we speak with Jim Henson with the Texas Politics Project to explore what voters say they want from the candidates. Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are each touting plans to cut property taxes in Texas.  Abbott wants to eliminate school prop...

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December 7, 2025 21 mins
For nearly 30 years, the Historically Underutilized Business program helped minority and women-owned business compete for state contracts.  But now the HUB program is getting a new name and a narrower mission.  Dylan McKim reports on the decision and the battle brewing over who gets a shot to earn state contracts. After a deadly shooting near the White House, asylum cases for refugees from Afghanistan are on hold.  The policy chang...
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November 30, 2025 21 mins
From border security to terrorism and THC, and the ongoing legal battle over redistricting, Governor Abbott is making decisions with wide-ranging impact on Texans.  Dylan McKim  catches up with the Governor in an informal setting to get his perspective on issues and policies making headlines. As court battles continue over the Ten Commandments in schools, the divisive issue is leading some Texas teachers to make tough choices about...

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November 23, 2025 21 mins
Our investigation reveals that while Texas is a leader in legislation to stop human trafficking, few people actually face trafficking charges. Jennifer Sanders uncovers difficulties Texas prosecutors face in dismantling modern-day slavery and what it means for those seeking accountability. A court opinion briefly blocked the Texas congressional redistricting map, setting the stage for a key decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.  We t...
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November 16, 2025 21 mins
Deadly July 4th Flooding - As families of victims file lawsuits against Camp Mystic, there is a growing demand for a review on river management. Matt Grant looks into River Authority Boards, how they are appointed, and in some cases members are also donors.   Government Reopens, THC Closes - The budget bill to reopen the U.S. government contains language that would outlaw the sale of consumable hemp products across the nation. Whil...
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November 9, 2025 21 mins
Texas voters approved billions of dollars to make sure the state has enough water for future needs.  But you'll have to wait years before seeing an impact.  Dylan McKim looks into why the spending won't start anytime soon. The deadly July floods revealed the need for more warnings for people along Texas rivers.  Investigator Matt Grant investigates the challenges, and why some counties have not met new state requirements. Thousands...
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November 2, 2025 21 mins
Is your economic situation better or worse than one year ago?  That's a key question from a new poll, and the answers show many Texans are worried.  We dig into the data and explore how attitudes on the economy could affect election season. A program meant to give minority and women-owned businesses a boost is now suspended by the State Comptroller.  Dylan McKim explores what's behind the move and who's pushing back. Our team takes...
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October 26, 2025 21 mins

President Trump pushes a plan to import more beef to help cut your grocery bill. But that's bringing backlash from Texas ranchers.  Adam Schwager goes one-on-one with Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller to discuss his alternate proposal, while Dylan McKim reports on the battle to balance helping ranchers with cutting costs for consumers.   The Coast Guard deploys boats to patrol the Rio Grande.  That's one of the big changes brewin...

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October 19, 2025 21 mins

The race for Governor is expanding, as a new candidate makes her case to lead the state. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa hopes to take on Greg Abbott in 2026, but first she'll face a packed field of candidates hoping to win the Democratic nomination. Demand for high skilled workers is growing in Texas, particularly for those with the right skills.  But some believe the state needs more resources to train them. Now, voters face a choice ov...

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October 12, 2025 21 mins

There's a big change in the race for U.S. Senate, as Congressman Wesley Hunt joins an already heated Republican primary.  Capitol Correspondent Adam Schwager looks into how Hunt's campaign is already changing the equation for Republicans.  Plus, we dig into polling that shows how someone who's not in the race could shake things up for Democrats. A court blocks the execution of Robert Roberson.  It comes as the Death Row inmate is r...

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October 5, 2025 21 mins
Three decades after the crime, new advancements help investigators link a suspect to Austin's infamous Yogurt Shop Murders.  The break in the case highlights how new technology could lead to breakthroughs in other unsolved cases.  Dylan McKim interviews Congressman Michael McCaul to get his perspective on the new developments, and how legislation he led could help investigators crack more cold cases. Texas voters will soon decide i...
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September 28, 2025 21 mins

A deadly attack in Dallas raises calls to tone down political rhetoric.  Some of the messages from some state leaders transcend politics, some do not. New age restrictions take effect for sales of products containing THC.  The requirements have widespread support, but they could be just the beginning of new regulations for the products. Texas Democrats have not won a statewide election in more than 30 years.  Now the state party le...

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September 21, 2025 21 mins

Comments made after the assassination of Charlie Kirk lead to some Texas educators losing their jobs.  It's raising questions about the limits of free speech.  We look closer at the debate underway now and how Texas lawmakers are getting involved. Ten Commandments posters appeared on the walls in one Texas school district.  But it's not the only new poster in campus classrooms.  Investigator Kelly Wiley explores how it's sparking d...

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September 14, 2025 21 mins
  • Another U.S. Senate Candidate - Democrat Colin Allred has a new challenger. State Rep. James Talarico announced his run in the Democratic primary for one of Texas's U.S. Senate seats this week. In the latest Texas Politics Project poll, Talarico's favorability ratings slightly edged out his unfavourability ratings, but more than half of people surveyed said they didn't know enough about him to have an opinion. Dylan McKim sat...
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September 7, 2025 21 mins

Lawmakers ended the special session after pushing through bills in response to the deadly July floods.  With families of the girls who died at Camp Mystic watching, Gov. Abbott signed them into laws.  Adam Schwager reports on the changes meant to protect children, and how one family is responding to the new laws. Improvements to the state's troubled Crime Victims' Compensation Fund are in place, after a new law takes effect. The ch...

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