As voting fight moves westward, accusations of racism followDemocrats are escalating their charges that the Republican push for tighter state voting laws is designed to make it hard for people of color to vote.
After stalling for years, effort to allow permitless carrying of handguns sees major breakthrough in Texas House<figcaption> An armed speaker testifies at a House committee hearing in 2019. <cite>Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune</c...
In Texas, GOP voting bills zero in on Democratic HoustonThe nation’s next big voting battle is underway in Texas.
Texas Republicans say their proposed voting restrictions are color blind. But many see "Jim Crow in a tuxedo."
Senate Democrats support conservative-backed Texas bill requiring pro-sports teams with state contracts to play national anthem
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is mad about being called a racist. Maybe he should look at his own rhetoricsacurrent.com
Living the Dream: San Antonio businesses must stand up against Texas’ toxic voter suppression billssacurrent.com
Texas Republicans have long pushed to allow “constitutional carry” of guns. Proponents say this year is their best chance.
Texas Republicans' bills limiting voting access gets pushback from 2 high-profile corporationssacurrent.com
After slow start, Texas lawmakers pick up the pace on GOP priorities as legislative session passes halfway mark
Warren Buffett group lobbying Texas lawmakers for deal to build $8 billion worth of power plants for emergency use
After House stalls on readjusting electricity prices, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urges Gov. Greg Abbott to use emergency powers
Language in Texas anti-abortion bill intended to make it harder to be overturned by courtssacurrent.com
Slate of Texas legislation limiting abortion, including so-called 'heartbeat bill,' heads to Senatesacurrent.com
Electricity repricing bill hits wall in House, marking first major schism with Senate this sessionmysanantonio.com
Texas Senate scrambles to advance bill that would force ERCOT to reprice energy charges from winter storm
The Mendoza Line: Texas governor and lieutenant governor refuse couples counseling despite urgingsacurrent.com
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick focuses scorn on Public Utility Commission after winter storm, testing Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas utility regulator says ERCOT overcharged power companies by far less than $16 billion cited by watchdog group
Proposal in Texas House would give special committee oversight of governor's pandemic orderssacurrent.com
Just one Public Utility Commission member remains after another resignation in aftermath of winter storm
Public Utility Commission chair resigns after Texas officials criticize management of power outagesmysanantonio.com
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for resignations at Public Utility Commission, power grid operator over winter storm
Dan Patrick announces 2021 priorities focused on pandemic, power grid and socially conservative issues
Gov. Greg Abbott says state leaders are moving to alleviate massive energy bills following winter storm
GOP leaders have expressed skepticism about expanding gambling in Texas. But supporters see hope in the long run.
COVID-19 has killed 40,000 Texans, and Dan Patrick is worked up over the 'Star-Spangled Banner'sacurrent.com
Dan Patrick on Mark Cuban's decision to drop national anthem at Dallas Mavericks home gamesmysanantonio.com
Gov. Greg Abbott has set his legislative agenda. These lawmakers could influence how much is accomplished.
After El Paso massacre, Gov. Greg Abbott signaled openness to gun control. Now, safety advocates worry he’s moved on.
Dan Patrick asks Texas to revise coronavirus vaccine distribution plan as eligible people experience frustration trying to locate a dose
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick awards committee chair to Texas senator who previously faced sexual harassment allegationsacurrent.com
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick awards committee chair to Texas senator who previously faced sexual harassment allegation
San Antonio state Rep. Diego Bernal points out Abbott, Patrick silence during Capitol siegemysanantonio.com
Dan Patrick says senators will be tested for coronavirus, seating will be limited for opening day of the Texas Senate
Weeks before the legislative session, state leaders’ political priorities and COVID-19 safety plans remain works in progress
The Mendoza Line: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick frets COVID vaccine will reverse his on-air vasectomysacurrent.com
$1.7M for George Strait, six-figure bonuses: Months later, a lawsuit forced Texas to release details on inaugural spending
Dan Patrick wants to change Senate rules so GOP keeps a key advantage, despite losing its supermajoritysacurrent.com
After saying seniors shouldn't fear COVID, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants testing when the Texas Lege meetssacurrent.com
The Mendoza Line: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick offers $1 million reward for FBI to leave Ken Paxton alonesacurrent.com
PolitiFact slaps 'Pants on Fire!' rating on Lt. Gov. Patrick's claim Austin is among most dangerous citiessacurrent.com
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick backs Trump's claims of rigged election, offers $1 million for voter fraud tipssacurrent.com
Roland Gutierrez's lead against State Sen. Pete Flores one of few bright spots for Texas Democratssacurrent.com
Only 23% of Texas Registered Voters Approve of the Job Congress is Doing and Thats an Improvement Over 18% in Februarysacurrent.com
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Calls Coronavirus Lockdown a Mistake: 'There Are More Important Things Than Living'sacurrent.com
San Antonio Mayor Rips Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for Saying Old People Should Sacrifice Themselves for the Economysacurrent.com
Gov. Abbott: San Antonio is to open the states first drive-through coronavirus testing sitemysanantonio.com
Sitting Ducks: Democrats Wont Hesitate to Weaponize Texas Republican Lawmakers Inaction on Gun Violencesacurrent.com
