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January 17, 2023
Comparing Two of the Most Powerful Lieutenant Governors in Texas History
Like Bill Hobby, Dan Patrick has made the most of an inherently powerful position.
Lieutenant Governor
Politics & Policy
October 3, 2022
Is Dan Patrick Campaigning—Or Auditioning to Be a Travel Influencer?
The lieutenant governor’s rural bus tour looks more like an extended vacation than a reelection bid.
Politics & Policy
May 17, 2022
Mike Collier’s Excellent Political Adventure
The Houston accountant has lost two statewide elections and knows the challenge of being a Texas Democrat. Why is he running a third time?
Politics & Policy
October 4, 2021
Mike Collier Thinks Republican Legislators Would Be Relieved If He Beat Dan Patrick
The certified public accountant is running for lieutenant governor again and hopes Beto O’Rourke will top the ticket.
Politics & Policy
July 10, 2014
The Senator From San Antonio
Leticia Van de Putte on what happened last summer—and what might happen in November.
Politics & Policy
February 21, 2014
Patterson v. Patrick
As the clock winds down on the primary, Patterson unloads on Patrick in the hope of taking the second spot
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Getting to Know the Next Possible Lieutenant Governor
The New York Times profiled Jerry Patterson, the colorful and controversial Texas Land Commissioner.
Politics & Policy
June 11, 2011
Combs a time
The first order of business, after the special session ends and the long interim begins, is for the Legislature to do something it doesn’t do very often: exercise oversight. Oh, it calls in state agencies for budget hearings, but what it doesn’t do is address problems unless they are obvious.
Politics & Policy
August 17, 2009
Does Dewhurst have a future as lieutenant governor?
Senate Republicans continue to have conversations about what to do in the event that (a) Dewhurst resigns his office to run for the Senate, or (b) opts to run for lieutenant governor again. The GOP caucus has three factions. The lines are not set in stone, and, depending on the
Politics & Policy
September 30, 1998
Two for Texas
Candidates Rick Perry and John Sharp donÕt agree on much, but they both say the race for lieutenant governor is the most important one on the ballot this fall. They’re right.