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

During a Texas legislative finance committee hearing, State Sen. Donna Campbell expressed her belief that profanity should ...

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced plans to force a special session of the Texas Legislature if bail reform and a THC ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick provided an update on the progress of several key bills moving through the Texas Legislature.

Hollywood hit the halls of the Texas Capitol on Monday when actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson brought star power ...

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

After more than three decades as an actor, Matthew McConaughey told the Texas Senate Finance Committee on Monday that one of ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's attempts to outlaw THC and bully shops that sell it are doomed because Texans have always used it and ...

Patrick says the measure will shut down the dangerous THC products business. The House’s proposal would tighten oversight of ...

On Monday, the Texas House Public Health Committee considers legislation to boost the supply of dental care providers.

The Texas Senate passed the hemp ban backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. If passed by the House, SB 3 would ban nearly all forms ...

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