Dan Patrick

Texas GOP leaders, including Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, urged party unity at their biennial convention following a contentious Senate primary between Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Senator John Cornyn. They warned that internal divisions could jeopardize the party's 30-year statewide dominance and called for a unified effort against Democrats in the November midterm elections.

Bo French faced calls to resign from the Tarrant County GOP after posting a racist question about Jews and Muslims. Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who previously urged French's resignation, now supports his candidacy for Texas railroad commissioner.

The article examines how President Donald Trump influenced the transformation of the Texas GOP. It references a 2019 meeting between Trump, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

Texas Democrats selected Rep. Vikki Goodwin as their lieutenant governor nominee to challenge Republican incumbent Dan Patrick in November. Goodwin, a 2019 state legislator, campaigned on education funding, Medicaid expansion, and repealing Texas' abortion ban, while runner-up Marcos Vélez focused on tax relief and wage increases. The race highlights the party's strategic direction as the lieutenant governor's role includes significant legislative and budgetary control.

Texas Democrats selected Rep. Vikki Goodwin as their lieutenant governor nominee to challenge Republican incumbent Dan Patrick in November. The primary runoff highlighted policy differences, with Goodwin focusing on education and healthcare while Vélez emphasized economic affordability. Patrick's potential defeat could reshape Texas Republican power dynamics.