State of Texas - December 24, 2023

Governor Abbott signs new laws that aim to build more border barriers and add new penalties for people who cross illegally. But one of those new laws is already in limbo. We look closer at the push to block the law both in the courts and in Congress.How action from the Governor aims to boost barriers and add new penalties for crossing the border. And what do Texas voters think? New polling looks at attitudes toward moves made by state leaders... and the potential effect on next year's elections. 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.