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State Sens. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) and Royce West (D-Dallas) discuss an elections bill in the Texas Senate and Speaker of the House Dade Phelan examines his first session in charge.

Former El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke shares the three things he says need to be done to slow the surge of unaccompanied children crossing the southern border, he weighs in on the voting bills that some call a form of voter suppression, and he shares what’s next for his political career. Plus Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on how...

Join NBC 5’s Julie Fine Sunday morning April 4 at 8:30 a.m. to catch up on the latest in Texas politics.

U.S. Congressman Van Taylor (R-Plano) on how to control the surge of migrants illegally crossing the U.S./Mexico border, plus State Representative Victoria Neave explains how her nine bills aimed at protecting victims of sexual assault and harrassment would strengthen a recently passed bill addressing the backlog of rape kits.

Former Congressman Will Hurd on what it will take to solve the surge of unaccompanied children illegally coming across the border and why this isn’t a Republican or Democratic problem. Plus, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo breaks down the money in the COVID Relief package and how you can apply for help aimed at getting America back on its feet...

Join NBC 5’s Julie Fine Sunday morning March 21 at 8:30 a.m. to catch up on the latest in Texas politics.

State Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas) on his police reform bill, why he says he changed the name and refiled the bill in hopes of getting more support from lawmakers across the aisle, and Dallas Morning News Austin Bureau Chief Bob Garrett on a key deadline for the legislature, plus the likelihood that actor Matthew McConaughey will run for governor of…

Join NBC 5’s Vince Sims Sunday morning March 14 at 8:30 a.m. to catch up on the latest in Texas politics.

For the second time in six months, actor Matthew McConaughey is talking about running for governor of Texas.

The top Democrat in the Texas House, Chris Turner (D-Arlington), responds to Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to lift all statewide COVID-19 mandates and The Dallas Morning News’ Washington bureau chief Todd Gillman discusses the relief bill working its way through Congress.

Join NBC 5’s Julie Fine Sunday morning March 7 at 8:30 a.m. to catch up on the latest in Texas politics.

Lawmakers attempt to find out the ‘who and why’ behind a statewide power failure. State Senator Kelly Hancock of North Richland Hills and Chair of the Senate Committee holding the hearings in Austin shares what will happen next. Plus, after an emotional final State of the City Address, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price shares her greatest accomplishments, greatest regret and…

Join NBC 5’s Julie Fine Sunday morning Feb. 28 at 8:30 a.m. to catch up on the latest in Texas politics.

State Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Fort Worth), chair of the House Energy Resources Committee, on hearings in Austin after the massive power grid failure during the winter storm. Plus, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins on how to get COVID-19 vaccines back on track after being interrupted by the winter storm, and fallout continues for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) who...

Join NBC 5’s Julie Fine Sunday morning Feb. 14 at 8:30 a.m. to catch up on the latest in Texas politics.

Plano Congressman Van Taylor weighs in the impeachment trial for former President Trump starting this week, why he believes the proceedings are being rushed. Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere looks to the future as his time in office comes to an end because of term limits and DeSoto elects a new mayor who is not new to the the city or…

Join NBC 5’s Julie Fine Sunday morning Feb. 7 at 8:30 a.m. to catch up on the latest in Texas politics.

Redistricting is at the top of the to-do list for the Texas Legislature. North Texas State Senator Kelly Hancock talks about how their decisions will impact North Texans and North Texas politics over the next 10 years. Plus, Senator John Cornyn discusses why he believes the upcoming impeachment trial for former President Trump sets a bad precedent, confusion over the…

This week, former U.S. Rep. Will Hurd (R-San Antonio) joins the show to discuss the future of the Republican party after Donald Trump’s presidency. Plus, The Dallas Morning News’ Washington bureau chief Todd Gillman on the inauguration and the first week of the Biden administration, and Julie Fine and Gromer Jeffers look ahead to the second impeachment trial of...

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio), recently named one of the House impeachment managers, weighs in on the second Impeachment of President Donald Trump. Plus, a one-on-one with newly elected Texas House Speaker Rep. Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) on the priorities of the legislature this session and the recent threats toward Capitols and lawmakers.