State of Texas - December 7, 2025

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 change includes people who risked their lives to help our military.  Congressman Michael McCaul joins us to discuss what happens now and the balance between security and protecting America's allies. Elaine Nguyen met her son for the first time, and said goodbye in the same moment.  Her experience inspired a new law to help give families more time to grieve.  Arezow Doost explores the story behind the law that aims to help parents facing unimaginable loss. President Trump says Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar should sleep well.  The President made the comment after he granted a pardon to the Congressman, who was facing bribery accusations.  Vinay Simlot reports on the reaction to the decision. 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.