State of Texas - September 22, 2024

School threats across Texas - Just weeks into the school year, school districts across Texas are responding to numerous threats of violence from students and outsiders alike. Nabil Remadna explains what penalties students could face if they threaten a school. A Cell phone ban in Texas Schools - The idea of banning cellphones in Texas public schools received a big endorsement from the state’s top education leader. Will Dupree reports on the endorsement that came this week, which could help this idea become reality. A Crackdown on a Venezuelan Gang - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discussed Texas’ new database aimed to help identify and stop the “threat” of Venezuelan gang members entering the United States. Ryan Chandler sat down with Texas Tribune's Pooja Salhotra to learn more about the gang and the politics at play. Kids Online Safety Act - A House committee advanced sweeping online protection for kids this week, but many lawmakers did so begrudgingly. Jessi Turnure breaks down the debate from Washington, D.C.