Gov. Greg Abbott shows openness to online sports betting, but Texas senators remain unlikely to legalize it. DALLAS — Gov.

Let’s preview the state of play in Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s promised THC ban. Some quick-and-dirty definitions: Cannabis is the plant more commonly known as weed. Some forms contain THC, the ...

Legislative power in Austin flows from three sources: the governor, the lieutenant governor and the House speaker.

AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today on the passage of Senate Bill 2, Providing School Choice, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe: ...

Senate Bill 2 would devote public money to defray the cost of private education. Early plans would set aside $1 billion.

State legislatures around the country are launching their own DOGE initiatives and commissions, from Texas to Missouri, and ...

A post made Tuesday morning on social media by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick citing huge support for a ban on THC ...

The highest ranking politician in Texas says he's on board with legal online wagering. But he doesn't have the power to call ...

The Texas Senate is set to discuss its proposal for school choice on Wednesday, while opponents warn of potential harm to ...

AUSTIN – The Texas Senate is expected to approve a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would let families use taxpayer ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today upon announcing the first round of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th regular legislative session: ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the first 25 of 40 Texas Senate priority bills, outlining several hot-topic issues he says ...