/tags/dan-patrick Dan Patrick en-US Copyright Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2025-07-11/how-flood-sirens-could-have-saved-lives-in-texas In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens. Such sirens can save lives if they're part of a larger warning system. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2025-07-11/how-flood-sirens-could-have-saved-lives-in-texas Rebecca Hersher /2025-06-23/gov-abbott-vetoes-thc-ban-legislation-calls-special-session-to-regulate-hemp-texas Abbott’s veto leaves the state’s multibillion-dollar hemp industry intact for now. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:09:59 GMT /2025-06-23/gov-abbott-vetoes-thc-ban-legislation-calls-special-session-to-regulate-hemp-texas Andrew Schneider | Houston Public Media /texas-news/2025-05-29/texas-thc-ban-marijuana-cbd-dan-patrick-legislature Standing before a table full of THC-infused products, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick spoke about two bills that would regulate cannabis derivatives. Thu, 29 May 2025 11:45:11 GMT /texas-news/2025-05-29/texas-thc-ban-marijuana-cbd-dan-patrick-legislature Nina Banks /texas-news/2025-04-24/texas-creates-its-own-doge-in-attempt-to-make-the-state-more-business-friendly Much like its Elon Musk-headed federal counterpart, the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office aims to eliminate waste, fraud and corruption in government. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:35:38 GMT /texas-news/2025-04-24/texas-creates-its-own-doge-in-attempt-to-make-the-state-more-business-friendly Blaise Gainey /politics/2025-04-09/with-less-than-two-months-to-go-the-texas-house-has-passed-only-8-bills-this-session-why Since the 89th Legislature kicked off in January, the Texas Senate has passed nearly 200 bills. But as of Wednesday morning, their counterparts in the House have only passed 8. Why is that? Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:05:48 GMT /politics/2025-04-09/with-less-than-two-months-to-go-the-texas-house-has-passed-only-8-bills-this-session-why Blaise Gainey /texas-news/2025-03-21/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-impeachment-cost-audit A newly released audit shows the state spent more than $5.1 million on the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in 2023. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:11:57 GMT /texas-news/2025-03-21/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-impeachment-cost-audit Lucio Vasquez | The Texas Newsroom /politics/2025-03-19/texas-senate-passes-bill-banning-thc-products Senate Bill 3, a priority item for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, was approved in a 24-7 vote Wednesday afternoon. It now heads to the Texas House for consideration. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:18:34 GMT /politics/2025-03-19/texas-senate-passes-bill-banning-thc-products Nina Banks /texas-news/2025-03-14/texas-hemp-producers-and-sellers-say-bill-would-cripple-the-industry SB3 would ban the sale of consumable THC products, but cannabis reform advocates worry it would have far-reaching – and expensive – consequences. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:31:43 GMT /texas-news/2025-03-14/texas-hemp-producers-and-sellers-say-bill-would-cripple-the-industry Alexandra Hart | Texas Standard /health-wellness/2025-03-03/alzheimers-texas-bill-dementia-research-institute Texas Senate Bill 5 would create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Voters would be asked this fall to approve $3 billion for a decade of funding. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:28:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-03-03/alzheimers-texas-bill-dementia-research-institute Kailey Broussard /politics/2025-02-25/texas-lottery-remains-in-lawmakers-sights-despite-move-to-ban-third-party-sales-of-tickets The policy shift was announced before state senators, skeptical of the move, grilled officials with the department and courier services in a hearing on SB 28. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:37:09 GMT /politics/2025-02-25/texas-lottery-remains-in-lawmakers-sights-despite-move-to-ban-third-party-sales-of-tickets Ayden Runnels | The Texas Tribune , Jasper Scherer | The Texas Tribune