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Dan Patrick picks sides in Texas attorney general, Railroad Commission GOP runoffs

The lieutenant governor endorsed state Sen. Mayes Middleton over U.S. Rep. Chip Roy for the Republican attorney general nod. And he backed Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright over cha...

Dan Patrick eyes closing “gambling loophole” for prediction markets. The feds stand in Texas’ way.

A Trump administration agency has sued other states that sought to regulate Kalshi, Polymarket and other prediction operations under their gambling laws.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warns GOP infighting could threaten Texas House majority

One of Texas’s most powerful Republican leaders is warning that internal party divisions could put control of the Texas House at risk in November, though he acknowledged the path f...

Dan Patrick says Republicans will “have a tough time” holding Texas House majority in November

The lieutenant governor’s remarks are the latest sign that Republicans are worried about the fall midterms.

Dan Patrick calls to block Camp Mystic license as investigations continue

"I have called on DSHS to not renew Camp Mystic's operator's license." 

Greg Abbott, DEI Champion

When Texas Republicans felt excluded from a Muslim religious celebration at a Grand Prairie water park, the governor stepped in.

Dan Patrick is wrong again

Yesterday morning, coffee in hand, I was met with a sobering claim. Our Texas lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick, broke the news: “Separation of church and state is a lie.” Despite m...

Dan Patrick eyes closing “gambling loophole” for prediction markets. The feds stand in Texas’ way.

A Trump administration agency has sued other states that sought to regulate Kalshi, Polymarket and other prediction operations under their gambling laws.

Vikki Goodwin defeats Houston union leader in lieutenant governor Democratic runoff

The Austin lawmaker now faces an uphill battle against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the state’s second-highest executive, in November.

Texas Opie Leading Both Cornyn and Paxton

Top Texas lawmakers support lifting summer camp safety requirement made in wake of deadly floods

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows said they’re asking the state health agency to lift the fiber optics requirement that some camps are struggling to addre...

Lt. Gov. Patrick, Speaker Burrows call for DSHS to waive fiber provision for summer camps

Texas House and Senate leaders are seeking to allow youth summer camps to obtain licenses from the Department of State Health Services if they meet all safety requirements except t...

Dan Patrick says Republicans will “have a tough time” holding Texas House majority in November

The lieutenant governor’s remarks are the latest sign that Republicans are worried about the fall midterms. The GOP has controlled the state House since 2003 and currently has an 8...

Greg Abbott expands repeat offender task force to Dallas, Austin and San Antonio

The governor announced the expansion after hundreds of arrests in Houston.

Top Texas lawmakers support lifting summer camp safety requirement made in wake of deadly floods

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows said they’re asking the state health agency to lift the fiber optics requirement that some camps are struggling to addre...

State of Texas: The race for Attorney General

Early voting starts Monday for primary runoff elections in Texas. While the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate is drawing national attention, another high-profile statewide contest...

Exclusive—Rep. Brandon Gill: The Senate Needs Serious Change, Let’s Start by Electing Ken Paxton

To enact President Trump’s agenda, the Senate needs serious change; and a great place to start is by electing Ken Paxton. The post Exclusive—Rep. Brandon Gill: The Senate Needs Ser...

LIVE TX RESULTS: Paxton-Cornyn Showdown; Will Dems Choose Concentration-Camp Galindo? UPDATE: Paxton Wins

GOP Rising Star Backs Paxton’s Senate Bid

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate primary bid just received a big endorsement from one of the Republican Party’s rising stars. On Thursday, Rep.... Read More The pos...

Texas lieutenant governor sounds the alarm about GOP's chances in his state in midterm elections

The Republican lieutenant governor of Texas says his party is going to have a tough time in the midterm elections unless Republicans stop bickering among themselves.Dan Patrick was...

Texas State Democratic Rep. James Talarico on race to flip Senate seat

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Texas State Democratic Rep. James Talarico in the aftermath of the primary, which solidified Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as his GOP competitor in...

Did Texas Republicans’ Restive Runoffs Imperil Their November Ballot? 

Heading into what is expected to be one of the most favorable cycles for Democrats in Texas in nearly a decade, the statewide Republican ticket retains two key anchors, Governor Gr...

Talarico kicks off statewide tour as Texas Senate race with Paxton heats up

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Rep. James Talarico are already launching attacks against each other as the Texas Senate race begins to take shape following Tuesday’s p...

TribCast: Previewing the primary runoffs as early voting approaches

From U.S. Senate to Railroad Commission, the TribCast dives into the most contentious races we'll be watching on May 26