August 03, 2025

State of Texas - August 3, 2025

21 minutes

Flood Fact-Finding – A legislative hearing in the heart of the disaster zone reveals new information about the deadly Texas floods. Investigator Matt Grant digs into the search for answers and accountability after the tragedy, while Capitol correspondent Adam Schwager looks into testimony from people whose lives were changed by the floods, and what they need from lawmakers now.

Doubling Down on the Ban – When Governor Abbott vetoed a bill to ban hemp-derived THC, he called on lawmakers to find ways to regulate those products. But Texas senators are doubling down on the ban. A new bill moving forward is almost identical to the one Abbott rejected. But some lawmakers are pushing back against the ban, calling for change in how the state handles cannabis.

Drawing the Lines – Republicans reveal the plan to redraw voting lines in Texas, with maps that meet President Donald Trump’s call to give the GOP five more seats in Congress. Dylan McKim reports on reaction to the proposal from both Republicans and Democrats in the first hearing on the plan. Plus, we look closer at how changing the lines could change who represents you in Congress and why the plan could lead to what some call the “nuclear option” for Texas Democrats.

Seeking Accountability – The push for answers continues after the deadly Texas floods. Josh Hinkle explains the approach our team has taken to find facts, with the goal of crafting stronger solutions to safe lives in future storms.

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