State of Texas - March 9, 2025

Big changes are looming for some Texans who currently work from home.  The Governor and state lawmakers are asking questions about remote work policies. Dylan McKim looks at why the pressure could push many state workers back to the office.
A Texas House committee with the goal Delivery of Government Efficiency held its first meeting at the Capitol.  Adam Schwager examines what power the Texas DOGE committee has, and how it's different from DOGE in DC.
A vote in the Texas Senate aims to boost efforts to find a cure for dementia. We look closer at the new approach from Texas lawmakers to fund research, and why it could ask voters to make a multi-billion dollar decision later this year.
Legislation to require security barriers to prevent crashes at hospital entrances is getting widespread support at the Texas Capitol.  Matt Grant has the latest follow up in our investigative series, and found out that some people are pushing back against the plan.
The Texas Medical Board revised its guidance for practitioners in facilities offering services like Botox injections. Investigator Arezow Doost reports on why there's new urgency for lawmakers to act this session to address safety concerns, highlighted in our reporting.

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.