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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!
KXAN News hosts State of Texas, a news show with 100 episodes published.
Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a narrow one-point lead over State Representative James Talarico in the race for U.S. Senate, according to new polling from Emerson College/Nexstar Media. Adam Schwager speaks with Talar
Texas leaders from both parties are weighing how government should respond to the rapid rise of AI. We examine proposals ranging from Congressman Greg Casar's plan to tax large AI companies and fund job training programs
Data Center Incentives - A Texas Senate Finance Committee hearing held July 27 examined the state's sales tax exemptions for data center projects, which could cost the state $3.3 billion in forgone taxes during the 2028-
Texas politicians call for guardrails on AI - Candidates for one of Texas' seats in the U.S. Senate called for guardrails on artificial intelligence this week, after OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, announced an unpre
This week’s program focuses on the first major test of the flood safety changes put in place after last year’s devastating Hill Country floods. After the tragedy at Camp Mystic, lawmakers and regulators enacted new safet
Competing Affordability Plans Take Shape – Rising costs are becoming a central issue in the race for governor. Governor Greg Abbott is pushing a plan to eliminate school district property taxes on homesteads, while Democ
Story of Survival – Dylan McKim speaks with a former Camp La Junta counselor who documented the terrifying overnight hours as floodwaters rapidly filled a cabin housing dozens of campers. One year later, he shares his st
Texans are voicing growing opposition to the rapid expansion of AI data centers, especially in rural and suburban areas. With more than half of Texans opposing construction in their communities, state leaders are weighin
A major plan to expand Texas' power grid is now on pause after regulators delayed a decision on a controversial transmission line project in West Texas. Eric Henrikson breaks down the pushback from landowners, concerns f
New state test results show Texas students are improving across multiple subjects, though some STAAR scores still lag behind pre‑pandemic levels. We break down what's driving those gains, where gaps remain, and what it m
A dangerous parasite targeting livestock has been detected in South Texas for the first time in decades, triggering a rapid response from state and federal officials. Dylan McKim reports on efforts to contain the spread,
Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating Senator John Cornyn and setting up a high‑stakes general election against Democrat James Talarico. Adam Schwager looks at how b
President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton in the final stretch of the high‑profile Senate runoff against Senator John Cornyn. Adam Schwager looks at what early voting turnout could signal
Early voting begins Monday in one of the most consequential races on the Texas ballot — the fight to replace Ken Paxton as attorney general. We go one‑on‑one with all four candidates in the runoff, giving voters a chance
New polling shows the Republican runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton within the margin of error, with early voting set to begin in just days. Adam Schwager breaks down how both candidates a
Dueling Hemp Lawsuits - Two lawsuits with very different potential outcomes came down for the Texas hemp industry this week. The Texas Supreme Court ruled that the Department of State Health Services can ban Delta-8 THC.
The Justice Department's move to reclassify medical marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug marks a major federal policy shift with potential ripple effects in Texas. Dylan McKim breaks down what the change me
Emotions ran high during a tense court hearing over the future of Camp Mystic, as camp leaders testified and families pressed allegations tied to last summer's deadly floods. Dylan McKim and Adam Schwager report as lawma
State investigators are stepping in as Camp Mystic seeks to renew its operating license following last summer's deadly floods that killed 27 campers and counselors. Avery Travis joins Josh to walk through the allegations
Texas regulators have officially banned intoxicating hemp flower, a move supporters say closes a loophole but critics warn could cripple a billion‑dollar industry. Adam Schwager looks at how retailers are scrambling to a
Jane Nelson
Texas Secretary of State
1 appearance on this show
John Cornyn
U.S. Senator
1 appearance on this show
Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas · Texas Attorney General
1 appearance on this show
James Talarico
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas · Texas state
1 appearance on this show
Jasmine Crockett
Congress Woman · Texas
1 appearance on this show
Gabby Birenbaum
Texas Tribune
1 appearance on this show
Todd Staples
Texas Oil and Gas Association
1 appearance on this show
James Henson
Texas Politics Project
1 appearance on this show
Matt Taglia
Emerson College Polling
1 appearance on this show
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