Patrick-Van De Putte dispute over immigration proposal

TEXAS–The candidates for lieutenant governor have, not surprisingly, staked out opposing positions on a proposal that would speed the return of migrant children to their Central American countries..

Patrick beat three-time incumbent David Dewhurst

AUSTIN – Republican Texas Senator Dan Patrick is being called the winner of yesterday’s primary to nominate his party’s candidate to become Lieutenant Governor

Republican race for lieutenant governor draws to a close

TEXAS– David Dewhurst is a policy wonk. He loves to talk about the technicalities of legislation, and dig into the minutia of the budget

Lt. Gov Debate: Judge Got It Wrong

DALLAS – The four Republicans running for Texas lieutenant governor say the judge got it wrong by allowing a brain-dead, pregnant woman in Fort Worth to be removed from life support.