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The Dan Patrick Show: How to build an audience — and political power
In an interview, the lieutenant governor talks about his recent pop-up investigations and how he uses storytelling to make a ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recommits $5M for Dallas police academy. Council still has concerns
Dallas officials hoped updated plans for a new police academy would temper doubts that dominated discussions last month and ...
Texas senators debate overhauling impeachment process after AG Paxton’s pricey trial
The Senate acquitted Paxton after a two-week trial. Paul pleaded guilty in January to one count of making a false statement ...
Texas House committee advances school choice bill, a first in state history
The Texas House Committee on Public Education on Thursday passed a school choice bill for the first time in state history.
Texas Lawmakers Consider Bill To Boost Supply Of Dental Care Providers
On Monday, the Texas House Public Health Committee considers legislation to boost the supply of dental care providers.
Bill requiring law enforcement to assist ICE in deportations passes Texas senate
AUSTIN - A bill that would require law enforcement to support ICE in deportation efforts has passed the state senate.On ...
Texas Senate passes multiple bills halfway through legislative session
The Texas Senate has passed more than half of 40 bills identified as legislative priorities by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and 133 ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick threatens special session if THC ban, bail reform not passed
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced plans to force a special session of the Texas Legislature if bail reform and a THC ban, two of his top 40 priorities, do not pass.
Texas Senate panel approves $500-million incentive to boost local film industry
A senate panel approved the proposed $500 million in funds for the Texas film incentive program after a Monday hearing ...
Texas lawmaker says movies made in state shouldn't use 'F-bomb'
During a Texas legislative finance committee hearing, State Sen. Donna Campbell expressed her belief that profanity should ...
As Texas measles outbreak grows, some Republican leaders remain silent on vaccination
Texas' measles outbreak has brought renewed attention to the state's politically chared vaccine debate. Here's how elected ...
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Matthew McConaughey, industry reps push for Texas lawmakers to beef up state's film incentive fund
Matthew McConaughey, who has spent more than three decades as an actor, told the Texas Senate Finance Committee on Monday ...