State of Texas
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Episodes of State of Texas
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An unprecedented move by state lawmakers leads the Texas Supreme Court to halt the execution of Robert Roberson. We interview State Rep. John Bucy, who was outside the Huntsville prison as the court battle played out. And we look closer at the
High stakes in the upcoming election is driving a surge of campaign donations. Josh brings in Ryan Chandler and Jasper Scherer to highlight a few key races in Texas that could have an impact in the state, and beyond.A Texas law targets crimin
Some of the most progressive figures in American politics come to Texas, hoping to sway voters.We sit down with Senator Bernie Sanders, and find out why he sees opportunity for progressives in a state that has been reliably red for nearly thre
In the race for U.S. Senate, polls show a Colin Allred closing in on Ted Cruz. We dig deeper into the numbers, and look at the new campaign cash flooding into this crucial race.Neither presidential campaign is making an earnest effort to win
School threats across Texas - Just weeks into the school year, school districts across Texas are responding to numerous threats of violence from students and outsiders alike. Nabil Remadna explains what penalties students could face if they thr
It's a new version of an old problem – a growing threat of a government shutdown. We hear from two Texas Congressmen on opposite sides of the fight to keep the government running, to look closer at why it's happening again and what could come
Just days before the big presidential debate, a pair of polls shows the race getting tighter in Texas. We look at what's driving the numbers, and what the polls have to say about the high-profile race for Senate.The longest-serving governor i
The state ramps up efforts to investigate election fraud and clean up registration rolls. That's raising concern about a chilling effect on voters. We look closer at what you need to know to make sure your vote counts in November.Texas leads
As Democrats nominate Kamala Harris at their convention, new polling suggests the race is tightening in Texas. A new rule blocks Texans from changing the gender on their driver's license.We look into what's behind the order that tightens
As students across Texas go back to school, lawmakers head to the Capitol to do some studying of their own - weighing plans to let parents use public money to pay for private school.We look at how lessons from smaller states could bring big
Ranger Reinstated 2 years after Uvalde - After previous plans for termination, the Texas Department of Public Safety has reinstated a Texas Ranger who was suspended for more than a year over his response to the Robb Elementary School shooting i
Biden in Austin - President Joe Biden commemorated the 60th anniversary of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin Monday, calling for major reforms to the justice system as his solution for preserving th
Days after launching her campaign for President, Kamala Harris takes her message to Texas. Harris, speaking at the American Federation of Teachers convention, laid out her vision for the country. But she left out a key issue for Texas voters:
Assassination Attempt- An attempt on former President Donald Trump's life changed the identity of this year's Republican National Convention. An eyewitness account of the shooting, how speeches changed ahead of the RNC, and the conversation o
Beryl Recovery - Beryl made landfall this week leaving debris, flooding and power outages in its path. We talked to people who have faced this challenge before, the political fight between state and federal leaders and the call to investigate
Pressure grows for Democrats to find an alternative to Joe Biden, and one Texas Congressman is turning up the heat. Monica Madden interviews Congressman Lloyd Doggett about his case for making a change at the party convention, and what could ha
Uvalde Indictment – Former Uvalde School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo and Former police officer Adrian Gonzales faces charges stemming from the Robb Elementary shooting two years ago. Ryan Chandler breaks down the charges, what the vict
Uvalde Indictment – Former Uvalde School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo and Former police officer Adrian Gonzales faces charges stemming from the Robb Elementary shooting two years ago. Ryan Chandler breaks down the charges, what the vi
The Texas Medical Board adopted new guidance for when doctors can legally provide an emergency abortion. Monica interviews Amy and Steve Bresnan, the attorney/lobbyists who filed the petition to the board about why they still have concerns abou
State Senators look closer at the billions of dollars put toward securing the border. One question: how long can we do this? Plus, Senate candidate Colin Allred lays out his vision for a bipartisan approach to border security. And as Congress
Texas leaders have mixed reactions to the President's order to restrict asylum seekers. Plus, a proposal to create a state-focused stock exchange gets a boost from big-money backers including BlackRock. But the state just divested billions from
Texas voters pushed out several House incumbents, likely clearing the path to passage for Gov. Abbott's education savings accounts plan. Plus, the Texas Supreme Court rejects a high-profile challenge to the state's abortion laws, in a case file
When a car drove into an Austin hospital, it left the driver dead and an entire family among the injured. Now that family is speaking out. One key question: why didn't the hospital have safety barriers in front of the ER entrance to prevent a
As some Texas schools struggle with budget deficits, House Democrats issue a plea for the Governor to call a special session dedicated to education funding. The governor said no, spotlighting a divide over his plan to push public funds to be u
Voters in Lubbock reject a measure to end arrests for possessing small amounts of marijuana. Now, as other cities move toward votes on similar marijuana measures, one state lawmaker is looking at ways to keep those measures off the ballot.Sen
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