State of Texas - November 10, 2024

Republicans dominate on election night, and the results bring a big boost for plans to allow public funding for private schools. We look at the potential path for Governor Abbott's Education Savings Account plan after Tuesday's vote. Historic gains for Texas Republicans brings fallout for Texas Democrats. We dig deeper into the changes happening now after losses in traditional blue strongholds. We speak with former State Rep. Larry Gonzales and NPR Texas Newsroom editor Lauren McGaughy about the potential impact on the Texas legislative session, and hear from Border Report's Sandra Sanchez about the aftermath in south Texas. A victory in Texas helps Republicans win control of the U.S. Senate. We look at how that transfer of power could help Texas Sen. John Cornyn land one of the most powerful positions in American politics. Texas law already bans most abortions. But voters in Amarillo considered an ordinance to go a step further. The vote rejected a proposal to add restrictions on women seeking an abortion outside the city - but supporters say the fight is not over. 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.