State of Texas - May 12, 2024

Voters in Lubbock reject a measure to end arrests for possessing small amounts of marijuana. Now, as other cities move toward votes on similar marijuana measures, one state lawmaker is looking at ways to keep those measures off the ballot. Senator Ted Cruz plays a key role in moving a bipartisan, multibillion dollar bill to reauthorize the FAA. Josh speaks with the senator about what the bill brings to Texas, and why Cruz took grief from fellow senators over his bipartisan approach on this bill. A medical emergency and a tip led our team to investigate Botox injectors across the state. Now state leaders are taking renewed action to crack down on this largely unregulated cosmetic industry, and protect Texas patients. 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.