Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, love him or hate him, is the most powerful Texas politician since the legendary Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's $500-million film incentive initiative is receiving some pushback from Republican lawmakers at the ...

The lieutenant governor has made expanding our film-incentives program—thus encouraging more moviemaking in the state—a priority for the Senate. But some say Hollywood doesn’t align with “Texas values ...

In the midst of a fiery legislative session, the inner bowels of the Capitol have plenty of foot traffic. Lots of suits and ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A bill that would expedite evictions against suspected squatters passed in the Texas Senate Thursday. SB 38, ...

Nathan Johnson said his work to keep revenue flowing in the state is not rooted in political contributions for legalized gambling.

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Senate Bill 13, authored by Senator Angela Paxton, seeks to change how public schools select their library books.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's entering the U.S. Senate race against incumbent John Cornyn could serve as a litmus test ...

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, a young progressive Democrat elected in 2018, continues to be a punching bag for Texas ...

Action from the legislature has been designated an emergency item by Governor Greg Abbott this session, and water supply ...