The field of candidates for the Texas lieutenant governor race is growing, and filing for the position hasn’t even officially opened. In recent weeks, several contenders have appeared to challenge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for his position overseeing the Texas Senate. Two...
Members of the Texas Senate are being charged by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to study a series of issues surrounding illegal immigration in preparation for the next legislative session. Specifically, he has directed the subcommittee on Border Security to study cooperation...
Texas began its changing of the guard this morning as Dan Patrick was sworn in as the 42nd Lieutenant Governor of the Lone Star State. Receiving the oath of office from his son, a state district judge from Houston, Patrick will take the position alongside Gov. Greg...
I’ve written many times about my respect for, and admiration of, David Dewhurst’s service to our nation and state. He has honorably and ably served us in uniform, in hostile environments, and in elected office. Sadly, his stellar legacy was marred – and senatorial...
Yesterday, Texas Lt. Gov. candidate Todd Staples issued a press release misrepresenting the record of his opponent, Sen. Dan Patrick, on the Fiscal Responsibility Index. In 2007, Sen. Patrick voted against the bloated budget and had the fourth-highest rating of all 31...
Texas uniquely vests a great deal of power and responsibility in the office of lieutenant governor. In the 2014 election cycle, Texans suffer from an embarrassment of riches. It speaks highly of the fortunes of the state that four, thoughtful, qualified individuals of...
