State of Texas

State of Texas - June 28, 2026


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Texans are voicing growing opposition to the rapid expansion of AI data centers, especially in rural and suburban areas. With more than half of Texans opposing construction in their communities, state leaders are weighing how to balance local concerns with national security and economic priorities. We examine the debate — and Governor Abbott's push to require data centers to generate their own power and reuse water resources.

The rapid growth of data centers is adding pressure to an already strained water system in Texas. Adam Schwager looks at how lawmakers are grappling with dwindling aquifers, rising demand, and funding challenges — as key state programs hit capacity limits and officials warn more investment is urgently needed.
The U.S. Supreme Court handed the Trump administration significant wins on immigration, allowing the end of Temporary Protected Status for certain groups and upholding tighter limits on asylum access at the southern border. We examine how those decisions could affect enforcement in Texas and the response from advocacy groups and supporters of stricter policies.
A bipartisan effort to reshape college athletics is moving forward in Congress, with Senator Ted Cruz helping lead the push. We examine what the proposed changes would mean for athletes and schools — and why major conferences and some lawmakers are pushing back.A bankruptcy filing by Camp Mystic has put ongoing lawsuits on pause, raising new questions for families seeking accountability after last summer's deadly flooding. We break down how the legal process shifts to bankruptcy court, and what happens next in the fight over those claims.
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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