State of Texas
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. It airs at 8:30 a.m. on KXAN, and now you can listen any time!
Episodes

Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Concerns about worker safety fuel legal challenges against a new state law set to take effect in September. Accusations of political pressure affecting academics bring controversy and change at Texas A&M. And do Texas Republicans support gun reform? We put claims by a Senate candidate in context.
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.

Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
A lawsuit claims the buoy barrier in the Rio Grande is illegal and damaging the environment. Ryan Chandler takes a kayak down the river to get an up-close look at how the barrier is changing conditions on the border. Dallas Morning News investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy breaks down new developments in the upcoming impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton. Capitol Correspondent Monica Madden reports on Paxton’s court appearance in a criminal case separate from the impeachment, but explains how the Senate trial could shape the outcome of the case. Plus, digital anchor Will DuPree gives details on a lawsuit to block a Texas law that some performers say amounts to a ban on drag performances in Texas.
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.

Sunday Jul 23, 2023
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
A new battle over Operation Lone Star’s latest installations to deter illegal crossing by migrants. House Speaker Dade Phelan talks about Capitol business. Women and doctors sue for clarification on Texas’ abortion law.
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.

Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Top GOP leaders negotiate a compromise on property tax relief, plus State Sen. Roland Gutierrez speaks about his decision to join the race for U.S. Senate, and we look closer at candidate claims in our latest Campaign Context.
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.

Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Democrats push for a new compromise on property tax relief, with a plan that gives direct relief to Texas renters. And a Texan who wants to take on Ted Cruz in the race for U.S. Senate touts his multi-million dollar fundraising haul. 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.

Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Intense summer heat leaves some Texas inmates feeling like they are cooking in state prisons, plus why lawmakers returned to the capitol.
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.

Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
A new Texas law aims to boost businesses, plus the man behind the attempt to bring Texans the largest property tax cut ever.
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.

Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
A new law adds restrictions for transgender athletes in Texas, plus our investigation puts a spotlight on toll problems in the state.
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.

Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
The fight over property taxes between the Governor and the Senate shows no sign of letting up, plus a new fighter joins Ken Paxton's legal team.
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.

Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Differences over tax relief plans divide the state’s top leaders, plus what we are learning about the prosecution against Ken Paxton.
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.