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Texas lawmakers approve plans to redraw voting lines in to boost Republican power in Congress. But Democrats say the battle is not over. We look at the impact the redistricting map is already having, including how it's shaking up a race for Congress in central Texas. Plus, Julia Manchester from The Hill explores the tie between redistricting in California and the fight in Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott adds access to ivermectin to the Special Session #2 call. Adam Schwager interviews East Texas Representative Joanne Shofner about her efforts to allow over-the-counter purchases of the drug, and why some are raising concerns about the proposal.
Families of the 27 girls killed in the floods at Camp Mystic share stories of grief with lawmakers at the Capitol. Our team looks at how their testimony led lawmakers to act quickly to pass legislation to improve disaster preparedness at camps across Texas.
Dylan McKim reports on the new momentum to change the standardized test used in Texas schools. We look at what's in store for students and why some lawmakers are questioning the plan.
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.
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Texas lawmakers approve plans to redraw voting lines in to boost Republican power in Congress. But Democrats say the battle is not over. We look at the impact the redistricting map is already having, including how it's shaking up a race for Congress in central Texas. Plus, Julia Manchester from The Hill explores the tie between redistricting in California and the fight in Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott adds access to ivermectin to the Special Session #2 call. Adam Schwager interviews East Texas Representative Joanne Shofner about her efforts to allow over-the-counter purchases of the drug, and why some are raising concerns about the proposal.
Families of the 27 girls killed in the floods at Camp Mystic share stories of grief with lawmakers at the Capitol. Our team looks at how their testimony led lawmakers to act quickly to pass legislation to improve disaster preparedness at camps across Texas.
Dylan McKim reports on the new momentum to change the standardized test used in Texas schools. We look at what's in store for students and why some lawmakers are questioning the plan.
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.
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