Posted on · The two Republican leaders — who have traded barbs over issues like the “bathroom bill” and school finance since the 30-day special legislative session began — have a history of frosty relations.
Posted on · Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is demanding a House vote on property tax reform and a bathroom bill. He says the Senate won’t pass a budget or a sunset bill for key state agencies until it does.
Posted on · With deadlines looming, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday threatened to push for a special legislative session to pass a bill to regulate bathroom use for transgender Texans and legislation to set new thresholds for when cities and counties must get voter approval for their tax rates.
Posted on · The bill would bar governments from forcing religious leaders to hand over copies of their sermons. It stems directly from former Mayor Annise Parker’s battle with pastors over the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance.
Posted on · Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Wednesday that a Texas Republican elector's decision not to vote for Donald Trump may lead state legislators to pass a law requiring electors to support the winner of the statewide popular vote.
Posted on · Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says nearly 60,000 law enforcement officers are being outfitted with substandard equipment.