Texas Republicans are moving quickly to pass their economic and social priorities through the Legislature, but the party is ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has scheduled a 10 a.m. news conference at the Capitol. No subject was listed in his announcement.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday called on the Texas House to pass a series of bills designed to reform the state's bail ...

The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the ...

A new study from the University of Houston shows that 60% of Texans support legalizing online sports betting, with 64% of ...

President Donald Trump praised the efforts of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in the Texas Senate's passing of SB2, which would create ...

Legislative power in Austin flows from three sources: the governor, the lieutenant governor and the House speaker.

Patrick is the most powerful legislative force in Texas politics. As presiding officer in the Senate, he sets a conservative ...

A recent University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs poll found strong public support for gambling expansion in Texas. The survey of 1,200 adults revealed that 73% favor casino resorts, 60% ...

DALLAS — Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) said Wednesday he would play "hardball" to get passed a series of bills aimed at restricting bail access. This includes bail for people suspected of ...

Texas could become one of the first states in the nation to maintain a reserve of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies under ...

Rep. Dustin Burrows is looking to change the dynamic among the "Big Three" – the governor, Lt. governor, and the House ...