State of Texas

Local law enforcement agencies across Texas have been entering 287 G agreements to help ICE achieve its mission.  Josh Hinkle looks closer at the impact of a new state law paving the way for broader partnerships with the federal entity, and why some worry there's not enough training for law enforcement in these partnerships. Governor Abbott orders public universities and state agencies to halt petitions for H-1B visas. Dylan McKim ...

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Texas State Representative James Talarico took the stage Saturday afternoon to debate for the first time since they both launched their bids for the U.S. Senate. This week's edition of State of Texas focuses on a few highlights from the debate, including discussions of campaign style, ICE, artificial intelligence, and foreign policy

The Dallas-area civil rights attorney and former San Antonio-area...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...