Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s rise to become one of the most powerful politicians in Texas followed an unlikely path, from sports ...

Both Houses signed off on the $338 billion spending plan to fund state government for the two-year cycle that begins Sept. 1.

No family should have to explain to their children why their sacred space was defaced. An injury to one is an injury to all.

Texas has had powerful lieutenant governors before. But none in modern times have wielded as much control of the Legislature.