State of Texas - December 15, 2024

Two Republicans, David Cook and Dustin Burrows are vying to become Speaker of the Texas House, and after a series of votes last weekend, both of them are declaring victory. We take a closer look at the unresolved battle. Dylan interviews Abraham George, Chair of the Republican Party of Texas, about the pressure the party is putting on members to support Cook. Plus, he speaks with House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu about how Democrats are trying to influence the process. • DEI Next Steps - Texas law abolished most Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in higher education. But the Senator who led the fight to end DEI says there’s still work to be done. We look into a study measuring student outcomes before the ban, and speak with Sen. Brandon Creighton about why he believes the ban will help students succeed. • Preventing Disaster Update – A devastating crash into a hospital sparks a change in the law. We look at one Texas city’s new plan to protect people, and how our 10-month investigation shed light on the issue, leading to change.