State of Texas - September 15, 2024

It's a new version of an old problem – a growing threat of a government shutdown. We hear from two Texas Congressmen on opposite sides of the fight to keep the government running, to look closer at why it's happening again and what could come next. Abortion. Immigration. Energy policy. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris laid out contrasting ideas on the debate stage. We take an in-depth look at how their positions could have a distinct impact on Texas. The need is great, but Texas is falling short when it comes to meeting the demand for mental health care. We look at who's sounding the alarm, and what's happening now to recruit the psychologists of the future. House lawmakers dig into complaints about delayed payments from the state's Crime Victims' Compensation Fund. Investigator Matt Grant follows up on our reporting into the problems, and looks at what lawmakers are doing to improve transparency and efficiency. 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.