• Investigations
  • Guides
  • About
  • Events
  • Data
  • Newsletters
  • Donate
Skip to content
  • Investigations
  • Guides
  • About
  • Events
  • Data
  • Newsletters
  • Donate
The Texas Tribune

The Texas Tribune

Independent news. Trusted by Texans.

Donate
  • Topic Menu
  • Donate
  • Houston ICE Shooting
  • Voter Registrations
  • 2026 Texas Ballot
  • U.S. Senate Polls
  • TribFest 2026

About

Corrections and Clarifications

About The Texas Tribune | Staff | Contact | Send a Confidential Tip | Ethics | Republish Our Work | Jobs | Awards | Corrections | Strategic Plan | Downloads | Documents

Our reporting on all platforms will be truthful, transparent and respectful; our facts will be accurate, complete and fairly presented. When we make a mistake โ€” and from time to time, we will โ€” we will work quickly to fully address the error, correcting it within the story, detailing the error on the story page and adding it to this running list of Tribune corrections. If you find an error, email [email protected].

Posted in Politics

Video: A Conversation With Dan Patrick

Full video of my 6/4 conversation with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Among the topics discussed: 84th session accomplishments, conservative criticism, the Senate vs. the House, the 2016 presidential race and why he's not running against Gov. Greg Abbott.
Avatar photoBy Evan SmithJune 4, 2015, 5:36 p.m. CentralUpdated June 4, 2015, 5:36 p.m. Central

Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.

Republish this article

Take our content โ€” please! โ€” Youโ€™re welcome to republish this article for free as long as you follow ourย republishing guidelines, which includes using our canonical URL and pixel tracker on your story pages whenever possible.

Video: A Conversation With Dan Patrick

by Evan Smith, The Texas Tribune
June 4, 2015

Share this:

  • Share
  • Share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky
  • Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Share on Add us on Google (Opens in new window) Add us on Google

Never miss a story! The Texas Tribune's daily newsletter gives readers the most essential Texas news. Sign up for The Brief.

Full video of my 6/4 conversation with Lt. Gov.ย Dan Patrick. Among the topics discussed: 84th session accomplishments, conservative criticism, the Senate vs. the House, the 2016 presidential race and why he’s not running against Gov.ย Greg Abbott.

Tagged: 84th Legislative Session, Dan Patrick, Texas House of Representatives, Texas Legislature, Texas Senate

READ MORE

Listen to 23 of our favorite panels from the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival

Listen to 23 of our favorite panels from the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival

Oct. 1, 2026
Texas Supreme Court 2026 election: Who is running and what to know

Texas Supreme Court 2026 election: Who is running and what to know

Oct. 1, 2026
Trumpโ€™s proposed ban on diesel exports could have unintended consequences for Texas refineries

Trumpโ€™s proposed ban on diesel exports could have unintended consequences for Texas refineries

Oct. 1, 2026
Suspect tied to credible threat of Texas Capitol attack arrested

Suspect tied to credible threat of Texas Capitol attack arrested

Sept. 30, 2026Sept. 30, 2026, 11:08 p.m. Central
Join Texas rural leaders for a symposium on what it takes for rural Texas to thrive

Rural Prosperity: A Texas Tribune Symposium

July 9, 2026
November 18, 2026
View More Events

latest from our reporters

Austin man shot by ICE agent charged with assault, resisting arrest

by Zach Leggio Sept. 29, 2026Sept. 30, 2026, 5:45 p.m. Central

Texas schools reported losing 14,200 immigrant kids last year. The true number is likely higher.

by Megan Menchaca Sept. 30, 2026

In private remarks, Ken Paxton said Trumpโ€™s midterm convention hurt his Senate campaign

By Kayla Guo
Sept. 30, 2026

Most polls have Talarico ahead of Paxton in the U.S. Senate race

By Hien An Ngo Aug. 7, 2026Sept. 30, 2026, 8:23 a.m. Central

Texas seniors are getting a huge property tax break. Everyone else is picking up the tab.

by Joshua Fechter Sept. 30, 2026

Texas congressional races 2026: Who is running and what to know about key U.S. House seats

by Gabby Birenbaum, Will Hammann and Samanta Habashy Sept. 30, 2026

Hereโ€™s how to register to vote in Texas before the Oct. 5 deadline

by Marรญa Mรฉndez Sept. 29, 2026

Texas agriculture commissioner candidates trade ineligibility jabs

by Jayme Lozano Carver Sept. 29, 2026

  • Donate
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Send us a confidential tip
  • Our Mission: We pursue the truth so Texans can shape our future.

Topics

  • Congress
  • Courts
  • Criminal Justice
  • Demographics
  • Economy
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Health Care
  • Higher Education
  • Immigration
  • Politics
  • Public Education
  • State Government
  • Transportation

Info

  • About Us
  • Our Staff
  • Board of Directors
  • Jobs
  • Who Funds Us?
  • Strategic Plan
  • Republishing Guidelines
  • Code of Ethics
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Corrections
  • Newsletters
  • Audio
  • Video
  • RSS Feeds

Social Media

  • Facebook
  • X
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Reddit
  • TikTok
© 2026 The Texas Tribune Powered by Newspack Privacy Policy

You came here for Texas news.

Never miss a story with The Brief, our free newsletter.

Gift this article