Only the governor can call a special session, but Patrick can hold up must-pass legislation to get action on his priorities.

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick told the Texas Tribune that he was prepared for a special session if lawmakers don't pass his THC ban.

Only Gov. Greg Abbott can call for a special session. But in his role presiding over the Texas Senate, Patrick can block any ...

Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick said state agencies are taking too many liberties and need to communicate better with the ...

Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and a Speaker of the Texas House held a joint news conference for the first time ...

Owners The Happy Cactus Apothecary in Austin got a visit Tuesday from Lt. Governor Dan Patrick — so they carded him.

The office would be tasked with identifying and eliminating unnecessary rules, improving the rulemaking process, and ...

Texas is pushing to rename the New York Strip steak—but can they? With backlash from New York chefs and a lawsuit in the mix, ...

The political and legal stakes are being raised over what to call a popular cut of steak in the Lone Star State. It all ...

The bills will now go to the Texas House of Representatives to face another round of scrutiny and revision before potentially ...