Gasoline prices in Texas have surged as the war with Iran disrupts global oil shipments. Uncertainty over the evolving situation is rattling both consumers and oil companies. Our team speaks with Texas Oil and Gas Association President Todd Staples, who outlines the state's unique role in the stabilizing supply in a volatile market.
After the deadly West Sixth Street mass shooting, Austin police explain why no active shooter alert was sent to the public. Investigators say officers neutralized the threat so quickly that the incident didn't meet the criteria for the statewide alert system.
With key reservoirs at historic lows and little rain expected, Corpus Christi leaders warn the city could face a water emergency by the end of the year. Dylan McKim examines what went wrong, the projects underway to prevent disaster, and how the shortage could ripple across the Texas energy sector. Jeremy Mazur from Texas 2036 joins us to explain how drought and population growth are simultaneously squeezing resources across Texas. He discusses long‑term modeling showing looming statewide deficits and the major policy and infrastructure decisions lawmakers must prioritize.
A new partnership is bringing major foreign investment into a planned South Texas refinery, raising questions about what the deal means for state energy policy. Adam Schwager looks at who's taking credit for the project and how it fits into larger national debates about oil production and security.
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.