State of Texas

KXAN News

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. It airs at 8:30 a.m. on KXAN, and now you can listen any time!

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State of Texas

Episodes (100)

Mar 29th State of Texas - March 29, 2026
Mar 22nd State of Texas - March 22, 2026
Mar 15th State of Texas - March 15, 2026

State of Texas

Mar 29, 2026
21¼ minutes
30 MB

Social Media Regulation Push – Recent jury verdicts finding Meta and YouTube liable for harms to young users are reigniting calls in Texas to rein in social media. Josh speaks with State Rep. Jared Patterson about his renewed push to ban minors from social platforms altogether, and the debate over whether that’s necessary protection or government overreach. Texas Hemp Crackdown – A looming state ban on smokable, intoxicating hemp products is shaking the industry, with retailers warning of store closures and tens of thousands of potential job losses. Adam Schwager explains how new rules grew out of Governor Abbott’s veto of a broad...

State of Texas

State of Texas - March 29, 2026

KXAN News

00:00 -21:21