State of Texas - November 24, 2024

Texas makes a major offer to help the incoming Trump Administration's plans for mass deportations. Sandra Sanchez from Border Report joins us for insight into how land in south Texas could boost the plan. Ryan Chandler reports on how border security measures are ramping up along the Rio Grande, even as illegal crossings slow down. State education leaders approve new materials that faced criticism for including Bible-based lessons. Ryan Chandler looks closer at some elements of the newly-approved public school curriculum, examining concerns over blurring the boundary between religion and public education. Texas lawmakers get a call to action to fight dementia. The push could lead to a big decision for Texas voters. Grace Reader shows us how a key part of the battle calls for a research institute based on CPRIT, the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas - a model that's already seen success in Texas. Josh Hinkle interviews Kristen Doyle, CEO of CPRIT to get insight on CPRIT's work in cancer research and their process for evaluating and awarding grants. After Governor Abbott calls for a tuition freeze at Texas public colleges and universities, the University of Texas system announces an initiative to cut tuition for thousands of Texas students. Nabil Remadna reports talks to students to get insight into their concerns about college costs. 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.