State of Texas - November 9, 2025

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 of students drop out of Texas public schools every year.  But the reasons why are not always clear.  Investigator Kelly Wiley explores why state data creates an incomplete picture of why students are not at school. The latest fight over redistricting started in Texas, with a plan to boost Republicans.  Now California is making the next move, with a map that could send more Democrats to DC.  Maddie Biertempfel reports on the evolving redistricting battle that could reshape the fight to control Congress. 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.