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| Get Caught Up |
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- Border Policy Changes – President Biden is set to visit El Paso Sunday. He announced new rules for asylum seekers aimed at slowing the flow of migrants across the border.
- Ankle Monitor Scrutiny – Gov. Greg Abbott puts out a call for lawmakers to toughen penalties for parolees who cut off their ankle monitors. The move comes after high-profile murder cases in the Dallas area.
- Rural Mental Health – As lawmakers prepare to go back to the Texas State Capitol, rural communities are hoping this is the year the state will invest more in their mental health care needs.
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| On Sunday’s State of Texas |
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- Property Tax Push – Both Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick listed property tax relief as one of the top priorities at the Capitol this session. Ryan Chandler interviews State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, one of the leaders of the legislative efforts to return revenue to Texas homeowners. He outlines the challenges and what relief could look like for Texans dealing with rising costs.
- The Future of Texas – On the eve of the session, Josh Hinkle interviews John Hryhorchuk with Texas 2036. The nonprofit works toward non-partisan policy solutions to address challenges facing our state. We discuss some of the key policy issues for the session – including jobs, K-12 education, higher education, tax relief and health care.
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Watch "State of Texas" Sundays at 8:30 a.m. on KXAN. Launched in 2011, “State of Texas” is the only statewide, network-affiliated show focused solely on Texas politics, giving viewers a greater perspective on the Texas Legislature and elections.
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