Only Gov. Greg Abbott can call for a special session. But in his role presiding over the Texas Senate, Patrick can block any ...

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick told the Texas Tribune that he was prepared for a special session if lawmakers don't pass his THC ban.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released video showing his visits to Austin-area smoke shops to check whether they’re selling ...

The Texas Senate passed the hemp ban backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. If passed by the House, SB 3 would ban nearly all forms ...

“One of our employees said she asked for his ID, and he said ‘I’m Dan Patrick.’ And she said, ‘I still need to see your ID,’” ...

Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick said state agencies are taking too many liberties and need to communicate better with the ...

Only the governor can call a special session, but Patrick can hold up must-pass legislation to get action on his priorities.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's attempts to outlaw THC and bully shops that sell it are doomed because Texans have always used it and ...

Those for the ban included law enforcement and healthcare professionals. Those against it said the ban would hurt their ...

Understanding the consumable hemp bills making their way through the Texas Legislature feels like a bit of a chemistry lesson ...

The Texas House will vote on an alternative, which would impose stricter oversight and licensing requirements for the hemp ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a famed critic of all things THC and primary pusher for an outright ban on such products, visited an Austin-based hemp store over concerns about underage customers—only to be ...