The Texas Standard podcast reports compelling news that matters to Texans. It also educates non-residents about how things work in the Lone Star State. Abortion, gun control, culture, and economics get discussed. Attorney and author David Brown is the cocreator, host, and managing editor. He's known for the award-winning programs Marketplace and Texas Music Matters. Brown invites other journalists on to add insight.

One podcast episode explores Texans' thoughts on Ken Paxton's impeachment trial. A poll found 47 percent of Texas residents thought Paxton's actions justified impeachment. Eighteen percent disagreed. Most fascinating is that 35 percent wouldn't opine. Paxton's supporters might not absolve him of guilt. However, they support him because of how the Texas State House of Representatives handled things. Listeners hear what Paxton's future entails.

The Texas Standard podcast follows developments with adoptees' birth certificates. Since 1957, Texas adoptees haven't had access to their original birth certificates. Some amended birth certificates contain egregious errors, including incorrect race and birthdate. Listeners learn which politician some call their only opponent. She's an adoptive mother of four who believes unsealed documents will increase abortions. The podcast also follows the lawsuit against the abortion drug mifepristone.

Brown interviews a reporter investigating the Uvalde shooting on the podcast. What was the reason for police taking 70 minutes to confront the gunman? There were 246 officers onsite. Why didn't anyone step into the breach when the leader faltered? The shooter threatened violence and dropped out of school. Rather than reporting concerns to authorities, a relative took him to buy two guns. It's an investigation with nationwide relevance.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas conducted research that found that people born in Texas were the least likely to move out of state. Texas Standard analyzes why. Reasons include the job market, housing costs, and lack of income tax. This podcast reveals additional explanations.

Texans are proud of their heritage. They're often close to their relatives. Though some dislike the conservative politics, Texas remains an appealing home. The constant influx of transplants proves this. The Texas Standard podcast offers news and views that are important to them. Episodes arrive weekdays.