State of Texas

State of Texas - April 5, 2026


Listen Later

Texas regulators have officially banned intoxicating hemp flower, a move supporters say closes a loophole but critics warn could cripple a billion‑dollar industry. Adam Schwager looks at how retailers are scrambling to adjust, what products remain legal, and why some business owners believe the change will push buyers back toward the illicit market.

Texas is investing $50 million into clinical trials for ibogaine, a powerful psychedelic some veterans say helped them overcome PTSD and addiction. Dylan McKim examines why the research plan hit a roadblock with private partners, the state's decision to fund the studies, and questions about how much more Texas may need to spend to pursue FDA approval.
More than a decade after lawmakers overhauled how Texas investigates public corruption, critics argue powerful officials still rarely face consequences. In a From the Vault edition of Inside the Investigation, Josh and investigative producer David Barer revisit our reporting on dozens of investigations that led to few prosecutions and examine why calls for reform have stalled.
Changes to SNAP benefits are now in place across Texas, restricting the purchase of candy and sugary drinks. Nabil Remadna breaks down what's different, the policy goals behind the update, and how state and federal officials say the new rules are meant to improve public health.
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.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

State of TexasBy KXAN News

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

6 ratings


More shows like State of Texas

View all
48 Hours by CBS News

48 Hours

10,972 Listeners

Texas Take by Houston Chronicle

Texas Take

376 Listeners

Up First from NPR by NPR

Up First from NPR

56,944 Listeners

Post Reports by The Washington Post

Post Reports

5,217 Listeners

The Luke Macias Show by Texas Scorecard

The Luke Macias Show

172 Listeners

Consider This from NPR by NPR

Consider This from NPR

6,462 Listeners

SmartLess by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

SmartLess

58,365 Listeners

The Megyn Kelly Show by SiriusXM

The Megyn Kelly Show

40,434 Listeners

Morning Wire by The Daily Wire

Morning Wire

26,679 Listeners

The President's Daily Brief by The First TV

The President's Daily Brief

3,472 Listeners

The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

The Mel Robbins Podcast

20,222 Listeners