A fiscal note for SB 2 from the Texas Senate said the legislation would allow about 35,000 students to attend private school ...

The veteran president of the Texas Senate and the new speaker of the House did not start out on the same page.

Legislative power in Austin flows from three sources: the governor, the lieutenant governor and the House speaker.

Restrict bad books, help with deportations, infuse religion in schools and provide property tax relief – these are among the Patrick priorities.

Environmentalists are concerned because more data centers mean an increased strain on power and water supplies.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced his Senate priorities for the 89th legislative session. Of his 40 priority bills, the 25 he ...

AUSTIN, Texas - The first hearing on a new school voucher plan is now set for Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Texas Capitol. Lt.

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick says Texas senators are set to send their proposal for school choice like a "rocket ship" over to the ...

A free public education for all citizens is a standard by which we are identified. I am a recipient of a free public ...

When Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he wants to provide half ... A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austin’s independent news source for over 40 years ...

School choice, using public money for private education, is Gov. Greg. Abbott's top priority for the Texas Legislature.

AUSTIN, Texas — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping list of his top 25 legislative priorities, including proposals to cut property taxes, shore up the state’s electric grid ...