State of Texas - September 29, 2024

In the race for U.S. Senate, polls show a Colin Allred closing in on Ted Cruz. We dig deeper into the numbers, and look at the new campaign cash flooding into this crucial race. Neither presidential campaign is making an earnest effort to win Texas, and least not our votes. But the campaigns are hoping that dollars from Texas will make a difference in November. Ryan Chandler reports on the rush for campaign cash in the Lone Star State. A new law is boosts efforts to teach young Texans about the deadly threat of fentanyl. We speak to the mom who pushed for that law about the work happening now to save lives, and plans to work with lawmakers for future change. Some state leaders are sending a stark warning: Texas is running out of water. We look closer at the need and the possible price tag – amid the new call for lawmakers to take action. 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.