Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Slams Obama Over Support for Police

In response, POTUS reiterates support for law enforcement

"...Embarrassing Texas on a national stage, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tried to shame President Barack Obama..."

July 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Dan Patrick Proposes Massive Boost for Film Incentives ... But There's a Catch

Is Texas' lieutenant governor lining up cash for a culture war?

"...When Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he wants to provide half..."

Jan. 27, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Quote of the Week: Dan Patrick

Our Lt. Gov. has some bad ideas about dealing with school shootings

"...– Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, blaming school shootings on the amount..."

May 25, 2018 News Column

Dan Patrick Promises to Kill Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Proposal: no arrest, jail time for under 1 oz., passed in House Monday

"...A bill that would significantly reduce the penalties in Texas for being caught with a personal amount..."

April 30, 2019 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Lt. Gov. Patrick Predicts It

"...Dear Editor, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is one smart cookie. As he..."

May 12, 2020 Postmarks

Dan Patrick, Still on Bathroom Patrol

Lt. Guv takes issue with Obama's trans-inclusive policy

"...In a continuation of his anti-LGBTQ fearmongering, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday that he’s more than..."

May 13, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

A Legislative Session Just for Dan Patrick

How much can go wrong in 30 days?

"...a few days before sine die (Monday, May 29), Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and his lieutenants sabotaged key provisions..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Van de Putte, Patrick Square Off in Only Lt. Gov. Debate

Patrick sticks to right-wing rhetoric; says one debate enough

"...Rather than temper his controversial rhetoric, state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, reinforced extremist platform points when it came..."

Sept. 30, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Greg Abbott Wants to End Property Taxes; Dan Patrick Won't Agree

This is getting old

"...It's bad news when Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is your voice of reason. But..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Dan Patrick Excoriated Over Orlando Shooting Tweet

Lite Guv blames Twitter debacle on timing, not bigotry

"...Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has built his political career on..."

June 12, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Mike Collier Announces Campaign Against Dan Patrick

Former TDP finance chair seeks to oust Lt. Gov.

"...Democrat Mike Collier officially announced his campaign to challenge Dan Patrick for the lieutenant governorship. Collier, who first floated..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Does Dan Patrick Even Understand the Cannabis Industry He’s Trying to Kill?

Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated

"...Generalized frustration too – when I sit down to alter my consciousness, I’m able to look back on my..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Texas’ Hemp Industry Wants Smarter Regulation. Dan Patrick Wants to Nuke It.

Lieutenant governor pushes to ban all THC

"...And I don’t know who the target market is..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Dan Patrick Reveals His Wish List for the 88th Legislature

Property tax relief, gas plants, and border to gain from $27B surplus

"...Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveiled a list of 21 priorities..."

Dec. 5, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Dan Patrick: Ignore Obama's Transgender Policy

Parents of transgender students speak out against Patrick

"...This morning, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick – who has led the charge..."

May 31, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Yes, Dan Patrick Is Really That Petty

Committee assignments spawn high-school drama in the Senate

"...Legislature has gone down within the ruling GOP, between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, a..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

It's Official: Van de Putte Running for Lt. Gov.

In a historic first, two women will top the Democratic ballot

"...With those words, speaking of the state of Texas government, Sen. Leticia Van de Putte formally threw her hat..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Patrick's Advisers Call Pre-K "Godless"

Another sign of discord between Lite Guv and Abbott?

"...Serious question: Is Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick trying to piss Gov. Greg Abbott..."

April 22, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Patrick Ends Two-Thirds Rule

Measure designed to increase the peace in Texas Senate dies

"...Chalk up the first victim of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's new era in the Texas Senate...."

Jan. 21, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Patrick Bullies School ISD Over Transgender Policy

Lt. Gov. calls for resignation of Ft. Worth superintendent

"...In protest of guidelines that would accommodate transgender students, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is bullying Ft. Worth ISD Superintendent..."

May 10, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Patrick’s Hostage Play

How the Lt. Gov. held the 85th Lege for ransom

"...between the House and Senate – all just so Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick could get another shot at passing..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...The 12 jurors who served in the Daniel Perry murder trial took an oath to be fair..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Patrick: Cut Costs for Rich Kids

Lt. gov. targets tuition credits, waivers

"...and less affordable. In his interim charges to senators, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick seemed to propose a way to..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lt. Governor

Anything but Dan Patrick

"...bigoted, sexist, and inhumane as Lord Voldemort – er, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick – and trust me, that's a..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Patterson Tars and Feathers Patrick as Chicken Hawk

GOP primary run-off drags up war service and draft dodging claims

"...haven't been following the Republican race to become lieutenant governor, run and grab some popcorn. What was already a..."

May 9, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

How Gov. Greg Abbott Appointees Could Take Over UT

Texas Republicans move forward with new bill attacking academic freedom

"...a bill that would let Republicans selected by the governor influence the courses taught at Texas universities, choose the..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

It's Patrick and Paxton

Dewhurst hammered once again; Hogan beats Kinky

"...surprises in the party primary runoffs tonight: far-right frother Dan Patrick beat incumbent Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst like a..."

May 27, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Senate: Patrick Gets Promoted

"...it's more of the same. On Friday, Jan. 30, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst released his list of committees and..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Winners and Losers on the Senate Committees

The shakeout from Dan Patrick's first chair shuffle

"...press releases began last week with the announcement by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick of the Senate committee chairmanships of..."

Jan. 25, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Paxton’s Impeachment Circus Continues Into 2024

Dan Patrick’s denunciation of the House decision to impeach confirms entire trial was tilted in Paxton’s favor

"...The two-week trial provided abundant evidence of Paxton's corrupt relationship with Austin real estate..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Michael King

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