LT. Governor Dan Patrick says he is ready to play “hard ball” to keep violent offenders from being released on bail. On ...

"We will play hardball on this issue," Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said during a news conference. At the event, Patrick ...

DALLAS — Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) said Wednesday he would play "hardball" to get passed a series of bills ...

Opponents of the bail reform package say the proposed changes are based on false pretenses and could unjustly keep innocent ...

Patrick and State Sen. Joan Huffman say the Senate has passed bail reform bills with bipartisan support numerous times, but ...

The package of bills would tighten the state's bail laws to keep more people in jail — including undocumented immigrants — ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has scheduled a 10 a.m. news conference at the Capitol. No subject was listed in his announcement.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday called on the Texas House to pass a series of bills designed to reform the state's bail ...

Public opinion appears to be shifting in favor of gambling expansion. A recent University of Houston poll found that 60% of ...

The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the ...

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