State of Texas - August 25, 2024

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 restrictions on transgender Texans. As students return to class, some school districts face a budget crisis - and tough choices over what to cut. Our special report digs into what's at stake and why state lawmakers are divided over how to solve the problem. 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.