Only Gov. Greg Abbott can call for a special session. But in his role presiding over the Texas Senate, Patrick can block any ...

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced plans to force a special session of the Texas Legislature if bail reform and a THC ban, two of his top 40 priorities, do not pass.

Dan Patrick is not willing to concede the war he ... The lieutenant governor has gone as far as visiting such stores in Austin and spreading what advocates refer to as misinformation about ...

A proposed $336.1 billion state spending plan that includes money for teacher pay raises, border security, property tax cuts ...

Texas Lottery officials are withholding a recent winner's $83.5 million jackpot following a newly instated ban on online third-party vendors.

Dan Patrick threatened to force a special legislative ... The power to order lawmakers back to Austin for a special session is reserved for Gov. Greg Abbott, who also gets to set the agenda ...

Kevin Love said Duke's Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft, is 'far more talented than I ever was': ...

The Texas AG Ken Paxton impeachment cost over $5.1 million, with significant lawyer fees. Despite his acquittal, the expenses ...

A special report released Friday revealed a more than $5 million price tag for the 2023 impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.