Politics & Policy
January 5, 2017
Patrick Unveils the Long-Awaited Bathroom Bill
At a press conference, the lieutenant governor reveals some details of bill aimed at limiting transgender access to restrooms.
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Politics & Policy
July 27, 2016
What Does A Culture That Values “Blue Lives” Look Like?
Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick have a lot to say about protecting police lives—but the biggest threats to officers aren’t toting guns.
Health
July 15, 2016
Longest-Serving Female Legislator Tells All
Senfronia Thompson has a few things to say about Hillary Clinton, Dan Patrick, and the foster care system.
Politics & Policy
June 22, 2016
Bathroom Pass
Too many Texas schools are failing, yet our elected officials would rather discuss who’s using which toilet.
Politics & Policy
May 10, 2016
Dan Patrick Signals That Restrooms Will Become A Statewide Issue
The Lieutenant Governor foreshadows a statewide war over bathrooms.
Bum Steers
January 3, 2016
The 2016 Bum Steer Awards
The Great Texas Meltdown of 2015 started slowly. In fact, things were looking mighty good for perennial favorites the Dallas Cowboys when they made the playoffs last January, and they could have gone all the way if it hadn’t been for a controversial call by the refs that cost them
Politics & Policy
October 1, 2015
A Change of Heart
Patrick’s apparent reversal on Medicaid cuts is a victory for poor and disabled children.
Politics & Policy
September 4, 2015
Our Politics of Grievance
Three more examples of our elected leaders staying the crazy course.
Politics & Policy
August 3, 2015
Showdown with a Strong Governor
The Legislative Budget Board is correct about the limits of the line-item veto—but Governor Abbott has plenty of power.
Politics & Policy
August 2, 2015
Dan Patrick Is Eyeing a Promotion
He tipped his hand by backing the governor over the Lege.
Politics & Policy
June 25, 2015
At Least One Person Didn’t Like the Worst List
The lieutenant governor responds to our selections.
News & Politics
June 23, 2015
The Leadership
Governor Greg AbbottOf all the leaders entering the legislative session, the biggest question mark centered on Greg Abbott, the first new governor in Texas in fourteen years. The attorney general since 2002, he led the Republican ticket last November and walloped Democrat Wendy Davis in the
Politics & Policy
June 11, 2015
Dan Patrick and the Taxpayer-Owned Airplane
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick held a three-city “Bold New Day in Texas” tour using an aircraft owned by the Texas Department of Transportation. Official communication or perk of office?
Politics & Policy
May 19, 2015
Hannah Giles Links to Patrick, Bettencourt
Hannah Giles, who has been leading a hidden-camera investigation of the state legislature, appeared in the past on Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s talk radio show, and Senator Paul Bettencourt once raised money for her.
Politics & Policy
May 17, 2015
EmpowerTexans Has No Business Running Texas
No offense to Michael Quinn Sullivan, but he’s never even won a Republican primary runoff, has he?
Politics & Policy
May 12, 2015
The End Game
The Senate has already lost the fight over tax cuts.
Politics & Policy
May 4, 2015
Patrick Advisor Was Present at Garland Shooting
One of Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s grassroots advisory committee members apparently was a promoter of the Garland event that came under gunfire on Sunday. According to his Facebook page, Ken Emanuelson, a member of Patrick’s advisory panel, was present at the event when the shooting occurred and was locked down
Politics & Policy
May 1, 2015
The Senate Passed a Property Tax Reform!
In an amazing plot twist, the Texas Senate passed a real property tax reform bill yesterday.
Politics & Policy
April 28, 2015
Advantage: House
On fiscal issues, at least, they have a unified front.
Burka Blog
April 23, 2015
The Plot Against Public Education
The Lieutenant Governor’s Internet Commenters Council is misreading history, and the Pre-K bill.
Politics & Policy
April 22, 2015
The Big Three Breakfast Blows Up
A contentious breakfast between the state leadership today ended with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick declaring he was tired of Governor Greg Abbott and Speaker Joe Straus “picking on me.”
Politics & Policy
April 16, 2015
The Lopsided Fight Over Tax Cuts
The House’s proposal is better than the Senate’s, for at least half a dozen reasons
Politics & Policy
March 23, 2015
Hell, Satan and a Ghost from the Past
Fundamentalist Christians rallied at the Texas Capitol today, preparing themselves for the expectation that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn bans on same-sex marriage.
Politics & Policy
March 10, 2015
Finally, A (Senate) Republican Stands Up For the Spending Cap
Kelly Hancock’s proposal is the first that would actually tighten the spending cap, rather than sabotage it.
Politics & Policy
March 9, 2015
Bad Reasons to Sacrifice the Spending Cap
The Senate’s proposals on property tax relief and debt service aren’t worth it
Politics & Policy
March 5, 2015
If You Can’t Govern, Spin the Media
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s Senate is on a slow pass of passing bills. So Patrick is having news conferences instead.
Politics & Policy
March 4, 2015
The Monumental Ego
There’s one thing we can all agree on when it comes to Dan Patrick.
Politics & Policy
March 4, 2015
So Much for Fiscal Responsibility
The Texas Senate offers a proposal to scrap the Texas Model.
Politics & Policy
March 2, 2015
Come and Take It, or Not
Dan Patrick and the Senate Republicans celebrated Texas Independence Day by throwing down the gauntlet on Medicaid.
Politics & Policy
February 25, 2015
Abbott’s U.T. Nominees, Patrick’s Prayers, and the U.N. Out of the Alamo
Governor Greg Abbott’s honeymoon shadow, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s prayers, and an effort to keep the United Nations out of the Alamo.
Politics & Policy
February 24, 2015
The Dark Lining in the Property Tax-Cut Silver Cloud
Dan Patrick and Jane Nelson’s property tax relief package appears like a silver cloud until you look at the lining.
Politics & Policy
February 16, 2015
New Boss Same as the Old Boss?
Good news for Texas politicians: despite the change of administration, the big money donors are still willing to give.
Politics & Policy
February 5, 2015
Notes on a Grand Old Party
What it looks like to celebrate a “new day.”
Politics & Policy
January 27, 2015
A New Day on Guns
Dan Patrick has some tough talk for the Tea Party about open carry.
Politics & Policy
January 26, 2015
Brace Yourselves
Will 2018 bring another New Day?
Politics & Policy
January 25, 2015
Patrick’s Committee Assignments
Technically speaking, every day is A New Day.
Politics & Policy
January 22, 2015
A New Day, Day 2
The Texas Senate’s vote to abandon the 2/3rds rule is all about campaign promises.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2015
The End of the Two-Thirds Rule
On the first full day of the Dan Patrick era, he makes his mark on the Senate.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2015
The New Regime
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick, and the future of Texas.
Politics & Policy
November 14, 2014
Election History
A visit from the ghost of elections past.
Politics & Policy
November 13, 2014
The David Dewhurst Exit Interview
After twelve years in office and two crushing political defeats, the soon-to-be-former lieutenant governor gamely discusses his tenure and Texas’s future. Just don’t ask him about Dan Patrick.
Politics & Policy
November 11, 2014
The Dan Patrick Profile
A look at Texas's next lieutenant governor
Politics & Policy
November 5, 2014
Master of the Senate
The next lieutenant governor is a former radio shock jock who became one of the most conservative members of the Legislature. How will Dan Patrick act now that he is one of the most powerful officials in Texas?
Politics & Policy
September 29, 2014
Patrick v. Van de Putte
The candidates' true colors were on full display.
Politics & Policy
September 16, 2014
Three Fights over School Funding
Democrats Wendy Davis, Leticia Van de Putte, and Mike Collier take on their Republican opponents over the 2011 cuts to public schools.
Politics & Policy
September 10, 2014
Abbott and the Money Machine
He's still raising money for his race for governor. And it's not because he's worried about Wendy.
Politics & Policy
June 4, 2014
Well, well, well
The Texas Public Policy Foundation changes its view of state spending.
Politics & Policy
May 28, 2014
The Tea Party Takes Charge
The tea party is in total control of the state, and the consequences are going to be staggering.
Politics & Policy
May 27, 2014
The Big Day
Texans are heading to the polls for this year's primary runoffs
Politics & Policy
May 26, 2014
The Silent Majority
Why moderate Republicans should run as moderate Republicans.