Despite polls showing middling support for the ban, he has been touring the state to tout all of the Texas Legislature’s ...

It’s an unusual situation for the lieutenant governor, long viewed by GOP activists as a stalwart conservative responsible ...

While in Lubbock, Lt. Gov. Patrick and Sen. Charles defended the proposed bill that would ban THC across the state, impacting ...

The threat had roiled the capital city, leading the state's Department of Public Safety to evacuate the Capitol building and ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick discussed a potential special session for congressional redistricting, legislative wins and his own ...

Gov. Greg Abbott has until June 22 to decide whether to veto bills, including Senate Bill 3. Kathy Hochul asks Marjorie ...

Gunshot wounds are the leading cause of death among children. Guns kill more children than THC products by several orders of ...

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

The Texas Department of Public Safety warned state legislators of a "credible threat" against them during Saturday's "No ...

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

Patrick makes a strong stand on hemp-derived THC, plus highlights new Texas laws. Find out what he said. Michael Cuviello ...