It’s an unusual situation for the lieutenant governor, long viewed by GOP activists as a stalwart conservative responsible ...

The Texas Department of Public Safety warned state legislators of a "credible threat" against them during Saturday's "No ...

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick displayed his power and hypocrisy during the 89th Texas Legislature, and signs he's beginning to slip.

A suspect was arrested in connection with threats made against state lawmakers who planned to attend Saturday's "No Kings" ...

Despite polls showing middling support for the ban, he has been touring the state to tout all of the Texas Legislature’s ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature is on the verge of being the "best" and most ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's rise to become one of the most powerful politicians in Texas followed an unlikely path, from sports ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick touted Texas' progress in teacher pay among other key issues from the past legislative session.