Politics
What passed — and what didn’t — during Texas’ 3rd special legislative session
Posted on · Lawmakers adjourned sine die in the early hours of Tuesday morning, securing changes to the state’s political maps and other conservative goals.
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Mike Collier announces bid for the lieutenant governor
Posted on · The Houston-area Democrat has officially announced his candidacy. He will face Matthew Dowd in a Democratic primary race.
Politics
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Controversial Voting Bill Into Law
Posted on · Republicans in Texas achieved one of their major 2021 goals on Tuesday, as Gov. Greg Abbott signed a controversial and expansive bill that imposes major restrictions on how people can vote in the state.
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Texas Lieutenant Governor Calls For $3 Billion From Rainy Day Fund For Flood Infrastructure
Posted on · Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is rolling out a trio of bills for Harvey relief and flood mitigation, which Gov. Greg Abbott designated an emergency item for the 86th Texas Legislature.
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Donald Trump Says Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Offered Texas’ Help Building The Border Wall
Posted on · It's unclear how serious the president is about the idea. "We'll take a look," he said.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Urges Teacher Retirement System Not to Raise Health Care Premiums
Posted on · Patrick said funding for health care benefits under TRS-Care should be the responsibility of the Legislature and "not fall on the shoulders of our retired teachers."
Party Politics
Party Politics, Ep. 67: Texas Health Building Invaded By Mold – Yuck
Posted on · Brandon and Jay talk about State Sen. Sylvia Garcia resigning – implications
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick States Opposition to ‘Red Flag’ Gun Laws
Posted on · After a Senate hearing on the laws, which can remove guns from people deemed dangerous, Patrick indicated any legislation would die in his chamber
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Following Santa Fe School Shooting, Dan Patrick Says Texas Should Cut Incentive Funding For ‘Violent’ Films And Video Games
Posted on · The lieutenant governor said he would withdraw his support for a Texas film and video game incentives program if it funded depictions of violence, blaming school shootings on a "culture where we've devalued life."
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Said Fewer Doors Could Mean Fewer School Shootings; Here’s What Experts Think
Posted on · Three security experts talk with The Washington Post about whether Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s theory has any merit
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From Treasury Bills To Amazon Stocks, Investments Make Up A Big Part Of Texas Political Campaign Spending
Posted on · A handful of elected officials used more than $28 million from their campaign accounts for investments, making it the second largest category of expenditures in the 2018 election cycle
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In Tweet, President Donald Trump Endorses Four Leading Texas Elected Officials
Posted on · President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday that Texans should vote for Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in March
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Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 45: Sandra Bullock Vs Dan Patrick And The Dome Is Saved!
Posted on · "Here is the County spending $100 million plus to save an old sports stadium?" - Jay Aiyer, co-host of Party Politics, on the latest budget agreement to renovate the Astrodome
Texas Elections 2018
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: ‘Texas Is Pretty Darn Good Shape’
Posted on · Patrick faces a primary election challenge from Scott Milder, a former rural city councilman from central Texas
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Lt. Gov. Patrick Asks Senate Panel To Study Free Speech On Texas College Campuses
Posted on · Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is asking Texas senators to study whether free speech rights are being infringed on college campuses