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State of Texas - February 8, 2026
Texas teachers across the state were reported, suspended, or fired after posting social media comments reacting to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Investigator Kelly Wiley examines records that show how the controversy has left many educators facing threats, job loss, and potential loss of their teaching certifications as the state continues to review the cases.
High school and middle school students walk out of class at several Texas campuses to protest ICE. Now the Governor is warning districts to shut those protests down. Nabil Remadna reports on the crackdown and what's at stake when students leave campus to raise their voices.
Tens of thousands of Texas students sign up for a chance to get money from the state to pay for private school. Dylan McKim looks at who stands to benefit from Texas Education Freedom Accounts, and why some parents are raising concerns.
Texas hospitals have been asking all patients if they are U.S. citizens. Now, we're getting a look at the numbers collected by the state. Investigator Arezow Doost examines what the data shows, and what it means.
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 teachers across the state were reported, suspended, or fired after posting social media comments reacting to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Investigator Kelly Wiley examines records that show how the controversy has left many educators facing threats, job loss, and potential loss of their teaching certifications as the state continues to review the cases.
High school and middle school students walk out of class at several Texas campuses to protest ICE. Now the Governor is warning districts to shut those protests down. Nabil Remadna reports on the crackdown and what's at stake when students leave campus to raise their voices.
Tens of thousands of Texas students sign up for a chance to get money from the state to pay for private school. Dylan McKim looks at who stands to benefit from Texas Education Freedom Accounts, and why some parents are raising concerns.
Texas hospitals have been asking all patients if they are U.S. citizens. Now, we're getting a look at the numbers collected by the state. Investigator Arezow Doost examines what the data shows, and what it means.
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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