Launched in 2011, “State of Texas” is the only statewide, network-affiliated show focused solely on Texas politics. Produced at KXAN in Austin and seen in 12 markets, the weekly program gives viewers greater perspective on the Texas Legislature and elections. It has been honored three times with the national Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Political Journalism in 2015 for coverage of the women’s health debate, in 2017 for an exposé on border security funding, and in 2019 for an investigation into financial questions surrounding Texas’ oil and gas regulators. The show has also earned six consecutive Emmys as the Best Political Program in Texas.
NATIONAL AWARDS
Walter Cronkite Awards
REGIONAL AWARDS
Lone Star Emmys
Edward R. Murrow Awards
State of Texas: The Tribune Fest is SXSW for political junkies and it starts next week
State of Texas - Stephen Harrigan interview
State of Texas - Michael McCaul Interview - Sept. 19, 2019
State of Texas - Wendy Davis interview
A race for Congress in 2020 is bringing a familiar face back to the campaign trail
State of Texas: Debate brings new attention to Lone Star candidates
State of Texas - Loren Steffy interview on T. Boone Pickens
Redistricting: What is it? How the senate is preparing
Drawing the lines - hearings to give Texans chance to share input on redistricting
