The Price of Tariffs –It's been a volatile week in the stock market after President Donald Trump announced his plan to impose widespread tariffs on imported good. But how does the current plan affect Texas. Texas Comptroller Glen Hegar gives us an economic forecast.

A Budget Bill without the Lottery– After hours of debate and amendments, lawmakers passed the blueprint on how the state spends its money in the next two years. A big headline was when lawmakers zeroed out the budget for the Lottery Commission and the Texas Film Incentive. Dylan McKim gives us an inside look and explains what's next in the process. 

Bracing for SNAP Cuts – Some Texas families are worried about proposed federal cuts to funds that help them buy food. Congress is considering slashing benefits like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. As investigator Arezow Doost explains, food pantries are scrambling to keep up with the growing demand already and now bracing for more impact.

A Fight Brewing Over Senate Seat– Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he is challenging Senator John Cornyn for his senate seat in next year's midterm elections. This sets up what will undoubtedly be a contentious and expensive GOP primary contest ahead of 2026. Jasper Scherer with the Texas Tribune gives us insight.

Sickle Cell Registry – A Texas freshman lawmaker is making a name for herself this legislative session, authoring a bill that has support from both democrats and republicans, and is now closer to becoming law.  The legislation would create a state registry for sickle cell. Jala Washington reports on why this is personal for the lawmaker, and how it could help save lives.