Legislative power in Austin flows from three sources: the governor, the lieutenant governor and the House speaker.

The veteran president of the Texas Senate and the new speaker of the House did not start out on the same page.

Before 1,100 attendees at the Arnold Oil Company in Austin, the governor announced seven of his top priorities ...

Restrict THC, help with deportations, infuse religion in schools and provide property tax relief – these are among the ...

A new study from the University of Houston shows that 60% of Texans support legalizing online sports betting, with 64% of ...

The state budget, school vouchers and a THC ban topped Patrick’s list. His other top goals include raising the property tax ...

A post made Tuesday morning on social media by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick citing huge support for a ban on THC ...

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan (accompanied by Dennis Quaid) at a Texas Senate Finance Committee hearing last year.

Dan Patrick announced the first 25 of 40 anticipated priority bills for the Texas Senate ... Before 2017, the lieutenant governor, who presides over the Senate, chose 20 bills to prioritize.

Top Republicans praised the Texas Senate's passage of "school choice" legislation as the proposal advances to the House where ...

A recent University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs poll found strong public support for gambling expansion in Texas. The survey of 1,200 adults revealed that 73% favor casino resorts, 60% ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick prioritizes a Texas Bitcoin Reserve for 2025, signaling a shift in stance despite past mining industry criticism.