State of Texas

When a car drove into an Austin hospital, it left the driver dead and an entire family among the injured. Now that family is speaking out. One key question: why didn't the hospital have safety barriers in front of the ER entrance to prevent a car from driving through? Our team looks at similar crashes around the state and across the country, as well as at the barriers that experts

As some Texas schools struggle with budget deficits, House Democrats issue a plea for the Governor to call a special session dedicated to education funding. The governor said no, spotlighting a divide over his plan to push public funds to be used for private education. Plus, the challenge to Speaker Dade Phelan has turned into the most-expensive state House race in Texas history. W

Voters in Lubbock reject a measure to end arrests for possessing small amounts of marijuana. Now, as other cities move toward votes on similar marijuana measures, one state lawmaker is looking at ways to keep those measures off the ballot. Senator Ted Cruz plays a key role in moving a bipartisan, multibillion dollar bill to reauthorize the FAA. Josh speaks with the senator about wh

This week - tension on campus between protesters and law enforcement... The crackdown raises questions over what is, and what is not allowed with protests. And the answers could have a long-lasting impact. We dig deeper into the demands of the protesters - and what comes next as U-T braces for more conflict. State of Texas is a statewide, in-depth program focused solely on Texas po

Protests in support of Palestine lead to conflict and arrests at the University of Texas. As the crackdown highlights concern about the limits of free speech, we speak to Sen. John Cornyn about his call on campuses to do more to protect students, as well as his vote on the foreign aid package, which includes aid for Israel and Gaza. The White House announces new rules for minimum s

Flaws in the foster care system lead a judge to order Texas to pay huge fines. But the state's pushing back. We look at what's next in the fight over keeping kids safe. As a flood of campaign cash pours into the race for U.S. Senate, we dig into comparisons to the 2018 race and why it could take record-breaking donations to win this time. And the CHIPS Act brings money and jobs to

Conservative challengers push a 'Contract with Texas' to change the leadership in the Texas House and diminish the power of Democrats. We look closer at the plan and how it could affect the course of the legislature. There's new progress to strengthen the state's power grid after the devastating failures in February 2021. The groundbreaking of a new plant aims to bring more megawat

There is growing concern about avian flu spreading among farm animals in Texas. This week brought a new issue – a human case of the virus. While the risk for human spread is low, there are questions about what it means for the safety of our food supply, like milk and eggs. Josh speaks to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller about the concerns and about the effect on Texas ra

Ken Paxton strikes a deal to end a felony case against him without a trial. We look closer at the deal to dismiss the case, and why it's not the end of the Attorney General's legal troubles. The leader of a special House investigative committee sets the stage for a hearing far from the Capitol. And a state senator sends a warning to Texas colleges about a new law banning D-E-I effo

A legal fight heads all the way to the Supreme Court over just how much power state authorities should have over immigration enforcement. Monica Madden looks at how local law enforcement is facing uncertainty as the legal battle over the controversial state law plays out in court. There's a push for new leadership at the Capitol. Ryan Chandler looks at the opposition to incumbent H