State of Texas - June 1, 2025

The plan lawmakers passed to ban THC products is now in the hands of Governor Abbott.  As opponents push for a veto, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is making a high-profile effort to support the ban. We look closer at the stakes in the battle over the ban. Plus, we hear from former House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and former State Rep. Mark Strama for insight on the political impact of the proposed ban.
Plans to shore up the state's water supply will soon be in the hands of Texas voters.  Josh Hinkle sits down with speaks with water policy expert Jeremy Mazur to dig into what the legislation does, and does not do to address the state's long-term water needs.
A bill to improve the way Texas investigates death failed to pass at the Capitol.  But even though it's not becoming law, it's still making an impact.  We look closer at the legislative effort through the lens of a Texas girl's unsolved murder.
Legislation to prevent vehicle crashes into medical facilities did not advance this session. Investigator Matt Grant examines the lobbying effort that worked to block the bill, in a follow up to our Preventing Disaster investigation.
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.