Phil Prazan is an award-winning reporter who focuses on policy, politics, and government. He is the co-anchor of Lone Star Politics, Sundays at 8:30 a.m. on NBC 5.
Prazan joined NBC 5 in July 2023, after spending three years at NBC 6 in Miami as an investigative reporter. Prior to WTVJ-TV, he spent five years as a political and investigative reporter at KXAN-TV in Austin, Texas. While covering the Texas Capitol, he was on an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning team covering mental health in public schools, an Emmy Award-winning team covering natural disasters, and an Emmy-nominated team investigating Texas higher education. Before that, he worked as a general assignment reporter in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Prazan began his career as a researcher for Tom Jennings Productions, now known as 1895 Films, a documentary production company in Venice Beach, California. Much of his work focused on MLK: The Assassination Tapes, a documentary that aired on the Smithsonian Channel. In 2013, the documentary won a George Foster Peabody Award and was nominated for a national Emmy.
His broadcast career has also earned him recognition from organizations like the Iowa Broadcast News Association, the Texas Associated Press, and the Association for Professional Educators.
While in Texas, he has planned, organized, and moderated local debates and statewide forums. He also serves on the Texas Secretary of State’s Advisory Board for
Elections.
Prazan grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and received his degree in Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas at Austin. Prazan also holds a Master's degree in History from Florida Atlantic University, winning the best thesis in his graduating class titled "Making and Breaking the Governor: How the Strong Governor Survived Reconstruction in Florida but not in Texas."
He is an avid reader, loves being active, and enjoys exploring new places. He is passionate about the human drama: what people do, why they do it, and how it impacts the rest of us. He recognizes he’s one of the few people lucky enough to live their passion professionally.
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NBC 5/Telemundo 39 station group Texas voter poll
Economy and inflation are top issues according to likely voters surveyed in the NBC 5 Dallas/Telemundo Station Group Texas Voter Poll. NBC 5’s Larry Collins and Phil Prazan tell us the details.
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DOJ charges nine people with illegal voting in Tarrant County
Nine people were charged with illegal voting in a joint operation with the Department of Justice, Homeland Security, and the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan has the details.
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Nine charged in illegal voting investigation in Tarrant County, DOJ says
A joint operation with the DOJ and Homeland Security led to charges against nine people for voting or trying to vote in 2024 and earlier elections.
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Lone Star Politics: Sept. 13, 2026
Lone Star Politics is looking at the big headlines from the RNC midterm convention. Plus, a sit down conversation with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says $40 trillion national debt is “manageable.”
In an interview with Lone Star Politics, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the $40 trillion national debt is still manageable if the economy continues to grow. But, he warns, they must cut down on spending from the government to make sure the debt doesn’t get “unmanageable.”
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He ousted an incumbent. Now, Nate Sheets looks toward the general election.
Businessman Nate Sheets defeated incumbent Republican Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in the primary. He now takes on organizer and rancher Clayton Tucker. Lone Star Politics speaks with him about his “Texas first” trade policy, bringing higher quality food to Texas schools, and his response to accusations from his opponent that he’s farmer.
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RNC convention leaves town. Home stretch of election begins.
Labor Day weekend is usually the kick-off to the last two months of the election where candidates really hone their message and hit the campaign trail. Lone Star Politics breaks down the highlights of the first ever midterm Republican National Convention in Dallas and speak to Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate and State Rep. James Talarico.
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Historic Republican midterm convention in Dallas comes to an end
The first-ever Republican midterm convention has wrapped up its two-night run at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Vice President JD Vance delivered the final night’s keynote address, followed by closing remarks from President Donald Trump. NBC 5 Political Reporter Phil Prazan reports from inside the American Airlines Center, while Meredith Yeomans follows demonstrations against the GOP in downtown Dallas.
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Trump, Vance and Texas Republicans take center stage on RNC midterm convention Day 2
Day two of the Republican midterm convention is underway at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance among the night’s headliners. Texas Republicans are also taking center stage. NBC 5 Political Reporter Phil Prazan reports from inside the arena on the second and final day of the event.
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National Republicans rally behind Ken Paxton in competitive Texas Senate race
The race at the top of the ticket in Texas is drawing national attention. Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico are facing off for U.S. Senate, with national Republicans working to build support behind Paxton. NBC 5 Political Reporter Phil Prazan has more on the race in front of Texas voters.
