Gov. Greg Abbott approves billions of new dollars for Texas school districts.  It’s record funding at a critical time for education, but is it enough?  Dylan McKim examines why some worry the money falls short of the needs. The Governor declares victory in his push for bail reform.  But opponents of his plan are also claiming a win. Adam Schwager looks at why some backers of bail reform say more needs to be done. The plan to ban THC is now in the hands of Governor Abbott. Opponents of the ban want a veto; supporters want the Governor’s signature. We hear how the Governor is responding to questions about his plan for the ban. From schools and health care to criminal justice and constitutional law, our team’s investigations sparked legislation at the Capitol.  We track what passed, and what could come back in the next legislative session. Sometimes, it’s personal at the Capitol. Will DuPree checks in with Rep. Don McLaughlin and Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons, lawmakers who just finished their first session, exploring how their experiences close to home led to new state laws.

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.

The plan lawmakers passed to ban THC products is now in the hands of Governor Abbott.  As opponents push for a veto, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is making a high-profile effort to support the ban. We look closer at the stakes in the battle over the ban. Plus, we hear from former House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and former State Rep. Mark Strama for insight on the political impact of the proposed ban.

A bill to ban THC products in Texas leads to tension on the House floor.  While lawmakers crack down on products people buy to get high, Dylan McKim examines the new push to expand access to medical cannabis in the state.

With deadlines looming, lawmakers are working toward a deal on how to fund Texas public schools.  One senator is pushing through a new plan.  Dylan McKim looks at what's changing from the plan approved by the House, and why the bill is raising concerns as time runs short at the Capitol.

Governor Abbott puts new pressure on lawmakers as he pushes plans to restrict bail for some people accused of crimes.  The plan calls for amendments to the Texas constitution, which has Republicans looking to win over Democrats.  Adam Schwager reports on the high stakes, as key deadlines move closer at the Capitol.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the Texas Lottery is "on life support right now."  His statement comes as lawmakers are pushing to pull funding from the Lottery Commission amid an investigation into a controversial jackpot win.  Politics reporter Adam Schwager speaks with Lt. Gov. Patrick about his vision for the future of the lottery.

Legislation to let parents use public funds for private education heads to the Governor.  Josh Hinkle speaks one-on-one with Sen. Brandon Creighton, who authored Senate Bill 2.  We discuss concerns from both sides of the aisle over the bill, why he's confident this will help Texans who need it most, and how the ESA plan could change in the future.

 A plan to let Texas parents use tax dollars to help pay for private education moves closer to becoming law.  After approval in the Texas House, legislation to create an education savings account program could soon head to Governor Abbott's desk.  Our Capitol Bureau team of Dylan McKim and Adam Schwager look back at the heated debate and to what comes next in the fight over ESA's in Texas.

A plan that could reshape the future of education in Texas is one step closer to becoming reality.  A House committee approved a legislation to create Education Savings Accounts.  As it moves toward a House vote, a step that killed previous bills, we dig into the debate surrounding one of the Governor's top priorities this session.