It is often regarded as the most powerful statewide elected office because of its role in the Texas Legislature, Landry said. In the Senate, the lieutenant governor is in charge of the agenda and ...

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick visited the Valley Monday as part of a post-legislative session press tour. His Harlingen stop was one of seven or eight he had planned for Monday. All the destinations focused on rural areas of the state.

It walks through the lieutenant governor's race, the Texas Legislature and how a bill becomes a law in Texas. There’s an argument to be made that the lieutenant governor is the most influential ...

Democratic Texas Rep. Vikki Goodwin tells Jack Fink she is running for Lt. Governor. "I think the time is right. We need a change," said Goodwin in the interview.

But whoever wins will hold a lot of political power: The lieutenant governor presides over the Texas Senate, helps shape the state’s legislative agenda, and oversees the budget and redistricting.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s rise to become one of the most powerful politicians in Texas followed an unlikely path, from sports radio host to successfully pushing a conservative agenda in the Texas Senate. Here's a look at the career of the 75-year-old as he takes on the state's THC industry .

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick will be in Houston on Tuesday to sign the strongest bail reform package in the state's history into law.

Dan Patrick has seamlessly blended show-business flair into his political career with captivating performances to champion conservative causes.