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

Dan Patrick has seamlessly blended show-business flair into his political career with captivating performances to champion ...

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

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick will be in Houston on Tuesday to sign the strongest bail ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott won approval of nearly all his priorities in a legacy-defining legislative session that could power ...

A 2024 war among Republicans tilted the House to the right. Now more closely aligned with the Senate, Speaker Dustin Burrows ...

Gov. Greg Abbott faces pressure, including from in his own Republican Party, to veto the legislation, which Lt. Gov. Dan ...

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a school funding package into law that he believes will put Texas on the path of being ranked number ...

From schools and health care to criminal justice and constitutional law, our team’s investigations sparked legislation at the Capitol. We track what passed, and what could come back in the next ...

Francis Richard Lubbock was born in Beaufort, South Carolina, in 1815 to Dr. Henry and Ann Lubbock. While still an infant, ...