Under President Trump's executive order, the U.S. State Department has suspended all passport applications for the gender ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Wednesday he believes he has an agreement from the House to pass a bail reform package this session but warned he’s willing to play “hardball” to force special sessions if ...

Opponents of the bail reform package say the proposed changes are based on false pretenses and could unjustly keep innocent people in jail.

Greg Abbott or approved on the statewide ballot. Patrick has typically driven his priorities through the Senate with ease, but he has encountered resistance in the lower chamber on measures ...