A fiscal note for SB 2 from the Texas Senate said the legislation would allow about 35,000 students to attend private school ...

The veteran president of the Texas Senate and the new speaker of the House did not start out on the same page.

AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today on the passage of Senate Bill 2, Providing School Choice, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe: ...

Senate Bill 2 would devote public money to defray the cost of private education. Early plans would set aside $1 billion.

Restrict bad books, help with deportations, infuse religion in schools and provide property tax relief – these are among the Patrick priorities.

AUSTIN – The Texas Senate is expected to approve a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would let families use taxpayer ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has previously said there is not enough support from lawmakers to pass a bill allowing casinos in Texas.

AUSTIN, Texas - The first hearing on a new school voucher plan is now set for Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Texas Capitol. Lt.

When Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he wants to provide half ... A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austin’s independent news source for over 40 years ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday morning, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a list ... and it aligns closely with several of Patrick’s priority bills. Texas budget proposals would fund school choice ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping list of his top 25 legislative priorities, including proposals to cut property taxes, shore up the state’s electric grid ...