The Latest Breaking News from Dan Patrick

The Beaumont Republican issued his interim charges even as it remains unclear whether he’ll be reelected.

There is no process in Texas for a voter-driven statewide referendum. So, supporters are going city by city to build statewide momentum.

The battle to succeed retiring state Sen. Drew Springer has come down to a May 28 runoff between Brent Hagenbuch and Jace Yarbrough.

Citing community concerns about a planned cement plant in Grayson County, Patrick’s letter asks TCEQ to reject the permit and halt permit approvals statewide.

The former lawmaker registered “RaTmasTeR Holdings” along with Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi. The name is a nod to Stickland’s alias as an infamous internet troll.

Examining charitable bail organizations and banning Delta 9 were also among Patrick’s priorities in the next legislative session.

Straus, who is Jewish, publicly confirmed the conversation for the first time Thursday. It had previously been reported by Texas Monthly.

NFL scouts have been intrigued with the NC State big man.

The Beaumont Republican’s foes are trying to paint him as soft on the border, even after last year’s passage of far-reaching laws and record border funding.

With his impeachment and securities fraud case behind him, Paxton’s political stock is on the rise.

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