State of Texas - April 6, 2025

A plan that could reshape the future of education in Texas is one step closer to becoming reality.  A House committee approved a legislation to create Education Savings Accounts.  As it moves toward a House vote, a step that killed previous bills, we dig into the debate surrounding one of the Governor's top priorities this session.
Texas has a vacant seat in Congress, but Governor Abbott is not rushing to call a special election.  Critics accuse him of playing politics to help Republicans in Washington.  But Abbott tells us he has a different reason for moving slowly.
The Texas Lottery Commission takes its biggest vendor to court.  Dylan McKim looks closer at the dispute behind the legal action, as well as ongoing questions facing the commission.
Leaked e-mails show an insurance company hired investigators to get information on patients, and state lawmakers.  The company receives state funds to manage care for sick and disabled children, sparking calls for accountability.  We speak with Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, the committee chairman who spotlighted the e-mails, about changes that could be coming after the revelation.
It's been decades since Democrats won a statewide election in Texas.  Will DuPree introduces us to the man who has the task of turning that trend around.  Newly-elected state party chair Kendall Scudder discusses his vision to help Democrats build for the future.
               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.