State lawmakers are preparing to debate legislation that could shut down the sale of all forms of THC in Texas. The crackdown is a priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. But, groups that sell the products are trying to keep them available.

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

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 Senate proposal comes in at $332.

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.

AUSTIN, Texas — Download our streaming app to your Roku ... rights while regularly clashing with his more conservative Senate counterpart Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. That speaker coup 15 years ago provided the initial spark for the fiery Republican civil ...

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.

From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.

AUSTIN — Texas lawmakers learned Monday they will have an estimated ... and overhauling outdated technology in the state’s Medicaid enrollment system.” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, said Texas was “blessed” to be ending ...

The Texas Legislature may clarify for medical professionals when it’s legal to perform a life-saving abortion, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said this week.

AUSTIN – 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 a threat. Pass conservative measures or else, Patrick suggested in a social media post and news release.

From Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick to Chip Roy and Dan Crenshaw, an inside look at how Texas politicians relate to President Donald Trump.