Tag: Dan Patrick
Waco Republican Sen. Brian Birdwell Won’t Seek Reelection
Republican Sen. Brian Birdwell on Monday announced that he will not seek reelection next year but will...
Abbott Vetoes THC Ban, Calls Special Session
Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday struck down a proposed ban on gummies, vapes and other products containing...
Trump Team Pushing Texas to Redistrict to Stem Midterm Losses
President Donald Trump’s team of advisors is reportedly urging Texas Republican leaders to consider redrawing the state’s...
With Deadline Looming, Abbott Under Pressure to Veto THC Ban
After the Legislature this session passed a ban on consumable tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, veterans and cannabis industry...
Before Sine Die, A Busy Weekend for Texas Lawmakers
Though the last day of the legislative session on Monday was a mostly ceremonial affair, Saturday and...
Lawmakers Approve Judicial Pay Raises in Last-Minute Vote
On the last day of the legislative session, the Texas House approved a revised version of a...
Conference Committee Unveils Negotiated Budget
Texas lawmakers on Thursday unveiled the final negotiated version of the state budget for the next two...
Slew of Conservative Bills Die Over Patrick Blunder
A late-night blunder by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday allowed Senate Democrats to kill a host...
School Funding Bill Heads for Passage with New Changes
Texas lawmakers on Thursday passed a further revised version of a public school funding bill in second...
House Passes School Prayer Bill in Second Reading
The Texas House on Thursday afternoon passed in second reading a bill that would empower public schools...
