Phil Prazan is an award-winning reporter who focuses on policy, politics and government. He will be 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 winner for covering natural disasters, and Emmy-nominated for an investigation into 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 called 1895 Films, a small documentary company in Venice Beach, California. Much of his work focused on MLK: The Assassination Tapes, a documentary which aired on the Smithsonian Channel. In 2013, the documentary achieved a George Foster Peabody Award and a national Emmy nomination.
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 served 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 is currently working towards a master’s degree in history and is taking Spanish classes. 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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Texas lawmakers leave Austin without eliminating the STAAR test
Texas lawmakers left Austin making big changes to your local public school, but a last-minute deal over eliminating the STAAR test fell through. NBC 5 political reporter Phil Prazan talked to the man inside the room when the deal fell apart.
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Texans look to Gov. Abbott to sign or veto statewide THC-ban
The last day of the legislative session ended with dueling press conferences and high emotions over a proposed ban on THC products
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Legislative session ends with emotional plea to veto SB3, ban on consumable THC products
The last day of the legislative session in Austin ended with dueling press conferences and high emotion over a proposed ban on THC products. Now, eyes are on Gov. Abbott to decide whether to sign, veto it, or let it become law without his signature.
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Texas Senate passes far-reaching immigration bill
Senate Bill 8 will require local law enforcement to work with federal immigration officials in their deportation efforts. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports from Austin.
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Lt. Governor Dan Patrick flexes his muscles at the state capitol
Gromer Jeffers from the Dallas Morning News gives Lone Star Politics context and analysis on how Lt. Governor Patrick is the man driving the agenda at the state capitol with big votes on THC, property taxes, school finance, school choice vouchers, and more.
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Freshman Fort Worth Congressman talks about his vote on the tax cut and spending bill
In a close 215-214 vote, the U.S. House passed a multi-trillion-dollar budget bill aimed to cut taxes and add restrictions to Medicaid. Analysts say it may also add trillions to the national debt with new spending on border security and the military. Rep. Craig Goldman, R – Fort Worth, talks to Lone Star Politics, defending one of his first high...
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Tarrant County Commissioners aim to redraw district lines, shaping county policy for years
This week, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court will vote on a controversial plan to redraw district boundaries. It may turn at 3-2 Republican majority to a 4-1 majority. On Lone Star Politics, Commissioner Manny Ramirez says their aim is to instill conservative policies in the years ahead and disputes critics claiming it’s a racial gerrymander.
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Lone Star Politics: June 1, 2025
NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with the Dallas Morning News bring you the latest in Texas politics.
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Final days of Texas session: Major bills stall and pass
With time running out in Austin, a social media ban for minors likely fails while age verification for app downloads and increased homestead exemptions move forward. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan has the latest.
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Texas lawmakers consider social media ban for minors
Texas bill could ban teens from social media, require ID to verify age.
