Texas has had powerful lieutenant governors before. But none in modern times have wielded as much control of the Legislature.

At the same time, some Democrats acknowledged the Lubbock Republican let them leave their mark on some of the GOP bills they ...

After 140 days at the Capitol in Austin, Texas’ 2025 legislative session has ended. In all, state legislators passed more ...

Republican factions united to pass most but not all of their conservative priorities in this year’s legislative session, ...

With a successful legislative session behind him, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is campaigning for reelection to a fourth term.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s rise to become one of the most powerful politicians in Texas followed an unlikely path, from sports ...

One of the most heavily contested debates of the House weekend marathon came over Senate Bill 10, proposing to mandate by ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature is on the verge of being the "best" and most ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is continuing his push to ban THC products in Texas. Opponents say the availability of THC products has helped them more than pills. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is continuing to push a ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Republican Party braces for aftershocks from President Donald Trump’s spectacular clash with Elon Musk, lawmakers and conservative figures are urging détente, fearful of the ...

“Today, I adjourned the Texas Senate Sine Die for the 89 th Regular Legislative Session. This session, the Texas Senate ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick displays various THC and CBD products during a press conference in the Texas Capitol on May 28, 2025. Credit: Lorianne Willett/The Texas Tribune Asked if he was calling the ...