State lawmakers are preparing to debate legislation that could shut down the sale of all forms of THC in Texas.
Shortly after Lubbock Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows was elected Texas House speaker, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick questioned the legitimacy of his victory and issued a legislative challenge. Perhaps it was
As new session begins, Lt. Gov. Patrick calling for lawmakers to pass the Dementia Prevention Research Institute and offer new hope to families facing Alzheimer's.
AUSTIN — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s reelection campaign entered the new year with $33.5 million in its coffers. The sum is “the second highest” balance recorded by a state officeholder in Texas history, his campaign said.
Dan Patrick and his billionaire donors ... Lawmakers are supposed to come to Austin and do what’s best for Texas. After senior lawmakers reminded House members of their obligations, a majority ...
The 89th Texas Legislative Session has convened in Austin, Texas, for 2025. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are expected to address topics ranging from sports betting to school funding. The House elected a new speaker, Republican Dustin Burrows. He defeated his own party's choice by securing a bipartisan coalition.
On Monday, the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate released their respective state budget outlines for 2026 and 2027. The House proposal includes $335.7 billion in spending, while the
Vouchers are poised to take center stage as the GOP-led Legislature opens a new session on Tuesday, along with a litany of other conservative priorities like immigration.
Top priorities for Republican leaders still include cutting property taxes and funding private school vouchers. In a statement sent out Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Senate Bill 1 ensures that the state is on a conservative path.
The Texas Tribune’s politics podcast digs into what the speaker’s race tells us about the next 140 days in Austin.
Both proposed budgets earmark $1 billion for a school vouchers program. The Texas Senate and House filed their respective versions of the 2026-2027 state budget on Wednesday.