Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The influence of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is evident down the Legislature's homestretch, as a steady drumbeat of his highest ...

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Thursday afternoon, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Texas House financial records relating to the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton are now in the hands of the ...

AUSTIN, Texas — During an emotional hearing on Wednesday, the Texas Senate Committee on Criminal Justice voted to send four bills aimed at reforming the state's bail bond system to the full chamber.