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 SB14, a DOGE-like bill, has passed the Texas Senate and now will be heading to the House for a Vote. The bill, if ...
The office would be tasked with identifying and eliminating unnecessary rules, improving the rulemaking process, and ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 14, Texas DOGE – Improving ...
The Texas House Public Education Committee is expected to pass the lower chamber's version of a school voucher bill next week ...
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and a Speaker of the Texas House held a joint news conference for the first time ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 1, the Senate’s Budget for ...
Texas Lottery officials are withholding a recent winner's $83.5 million jackpot following a newly instated ban on online ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 35, Competing for Quality ...
A special report released Friday revealed a more than $5 million price tag for the 2023 impeachment of Texas Attorney General ...