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We’ll break down Gov. Greg Abbott’s biennial state of the state address, which highlighted schools, border security and property tax relief among emergency items for lawmakers. How people in Texas with ties to Turkey and Syria are rallying for relief following last week’s devastating earthquakes. Tough times for the economy and a lack of funding […]

We have a preview of tonight’s State of the State Address, Gov. Greg Abbott’s chance to lay out his agenda for lawmakers. The governor’s address comes amid calls to do more on gun violence, and just a day after another shooting in El Paso. Julián Aguilar of the Texas Newsroom joins us with the latest […]

Lawmakers at the Capitol are considering changes to how Texas handles bail. The push would give judges more leeway to deny bail for violent offenses – and Democrats may have a considerable say in what happens. More fallout from this month’s ice storm: why the Texas capital city may be looking for a new city […]

What are the top priorities of Texas’ top officials? Gov. Greg Abbott delivers his State of the State address this week, and in the next few days we’re likely to hear which bills are set to take up priority slots for the Senate and possibly House. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom shares details. A […]

Black lawmakers in the Texas Legislature are pushing colleagues for changes to key Texas laws. Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds, chair of the Black Caucus, joins us to discuss top priorities in the 88th session on issues ranging from criminal justice reform and environmental justice to voting rights. The Standard’s Kristen Cabrera on an effort […]

Two prominent names in Texas politics get key assignments on Capitol Hill in a pushback against GOP investigations. Democrats lose top slots on influential Texas House committees. What could that mean for some hot-button issues before the Texas legislature? A directive from the governor’s office to state colleges and universities to consider employment on merit […]

Last night’s State of the Union touched on immigration, inflation, gun violence and other issues. Richard Pineda of the University of Texas at El Paso joins us with analysis of the annual message by the president to Congress. A legal challenge to an abortion drug and a possible decision from a federal judge in Amarillo […]

Two prominent scholars weigh in on what Texans should be listening for in tonight’s State of the Union address. School vouchers or something quite similar promise to play a big role in the Texas legislative session now underway. After a drought and ice storms, many Texas ranchers are facing a hay shortage and are fighting […]

Funding for public education is set to take center stage at the Capitol. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom joins us with what to expect this week as the Senate finance committee takes up education funding. Some Texas lawmakers say student mental health is a top priority this legislative session. We’ll take a closer look […]

Insurance claims are about to spike as Texans try to recover from storm damage – a Texas insurance specialist advises how best to move forward with claims: what to do, and what not to do. We’re also answering your questions about trees and ice damage. We take a look at what winter storms have done […]