State of Texas - November 3, 2024

A Texas woman dies after pregnancy complications. Her doctors blame the state's abortion ban for preventing them from giving live-saving care. The story now an issue in the race for Senate, highlighting the divide between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred on the Texas abortion ban. While the race for Senate is getting a lot of attention, voters in different parts of the state face important decisions at the local level. We check in with our newsrooms around Texas to learn more about the issues driving people to the polls this election season. The state makes a major land purchase in south Texas, clearing the way for more construction of state-funded border wall. Sandra Sanchez visits the area along the Rio Grande to learn more about the state's plan. Texas hospitals will now start asking for your citizenship status. It's the result of an executive order from Governor Abbott. While the Governor insists this will not affect a patient's care, others worry it could discourage some people from seeking the care they need. Investigator Matt Grant takes us inside a meeting months in the making, as a family injured in a crash at an Austin hospital meets with a city leader. How their story could lead to changes that aim to save lives. 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.