On Monday, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick led the first gathering of President Donald Trump's Religious Liberty Commission. The ...

Despite polls showing middling support for the ban, he has been touring the state to tout all of the Texas Legislature’s ...

It’s an unusual situation for the lieutenant governor, long viewed by GOP activists as a stalwart conservative responsible ...

Lubbock Rep. Dustin Burrows won the powerful leadership role despite less-than-enthusiastic support from his fellow ...

Trump's critics say he isn't protecting religion in general but granting a privileged status to politically conservative ...

Patrick makes a strong stand on hemp-derived THC, plus highlights new Texas laws. Find out what he said. Michael Cuviello ...

State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, D-Austin, is fed up with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and hoping fellow Texans feel the same way.

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Gunshot wounds are the leading cause of death among children. Guns kill more children than THC products by several orders of ...

Gov. Greg Abbott has to decide whether to sign a bill that could effectively kill the state hemp industry. | Opinion ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s rise to become one of the most powerful politicians in Texas followed an unlikely path, from sports radio host to successfully pushing a conservative agenda in the Texas Senate.

53% of Republican primary voters believe a ban will create opportunities for drug cartels. Becoming an SA Current Supporter ...