Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune
Patrick Svitek is the primary political correspondent for The Texas Tribune.
Texas Legislative Leaders — Dan Patrick, Dade Phelan — Jab Each Other’s Priorities In...
The leaders of the two chambers in the Texas Legislature gave a preview of their major sticking points in priorities Thursday, setting an uncertain...
Gov. Greg Abbott Vows To Exclude Renewable Energy From Any Revived Economic Incentive Program
As Gov. Greg Abbott signals stronger support for the creation of a new program to replace a multibillion dollar corporate tax break program that...
As 2024 Nears, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Looms Large Over Gov. Greg Abbott In...
In July 2021, a Dallas radio host asked Gov. Greg Abbott if he was fed up with constantly being measured against Florida Gov. Ron...
Gov. Greg Abbott Calls for Legislative Action on School Choice, Property Taxes and Fentanyl...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday outlined his highest priorities for the legislative session, offering an agenda centered on the economy, schools and public safety,...
Gambling Proponents Have A New Plan To Ask Texas Voters To Legalize Casinos
Advocates for legalizing casinos in Texas unveiled new legislation Friday that makes a stronger effort to partner with horse-racing operators throughout the state —...
Wanna bet? Texas Legislature To Reconsider Legalizing Casinos And Sports Betting
Gambling legalization advocates in Texas are going all in again this legislative session, confident that they have built more support since their efforts came...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Says He’ll Run For Reelection In 2026, Reversing Previous Plan...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Tuesday he will “absolutely” run for reelection in 2026, a reversal from previous comments he made saying this would...
Greg Abbott And Dan Patrick Diverge Ahead Of The Legislative Session On Property Taxes,...
The legislative session is more than a month away, but fault lines are already emerging between Texas’ top two Republican leaders on two major...
As Early Voting Begins, Pressure Is On For Beto O’Rourke To Close The Gap...
It’s crunch time for Beto O’Rourke.
The Democratic nominee for governor is entering the final stretch of his third campaign in six years with the...
In Texas, Where Money Has Long Dominated Politics, Greg Abbott Is In A League...
Since Greg Abbott first declared he would run for governor on July 14, 2013, he’s raised the equivalent of $83,793 per day to fund...
