State of Texas - October 13, 2024

High stakes in the upcoming election is driving a surge of campaign donations. Josh brings in Ryan Chandler and Jasper Scherer to highlight a few key races in Texas that could have an impact in the state, and beyond. A Texas law targets criminals who create counterfeit vehicle tags to cover up crimes. But a powerful group is pushing back at the Capitol. Investigator Matt Grant shows us why the new law could be in jeopardy, before it fully takes effect. Ken Paxton sends out a lot of news releases, but when reporters ask questions, they rarely get answers. We dig into data showing how the Office of Attorney General avoids questions from the media, and why that's raising questions about accountability to the public. There's a new effort to protect Texans' right to clean air and water. Erik Henrikson looks into why some lawmakers want you to vote on a "Green Amendment" to the Texas Constitution. 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.