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Patrick Svitek was the primary political correspondent for The Texas Tribune. Patrick covered elections, state leaders, the Legislature and political trends across the state from 2015 until 2024. He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. Patrick graduated in 2014 from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
News that U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz would deliver a major speech at Liberty University on Monday set off a wave of speculation late Friday that the Texas Republican was preparing to take a step into the 2016 presidential race. Full Story
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Also, a senator says the state no longer needs its renewable portfolio standard, and a final count on bills filed. Full Story
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A new judge Wednesday reaffirmed the dismissal of a ruling by the Texas Ethics Commission against conservative power broker Michael Quinn Sullivan. Full Story
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Josh Perry, Ted Cruz's top digital strategist, is joining the Texas senator's political operation in Houston. Full Story
Texas A&M University is finalizing its application to host a 2016 presidential or vice presidential debate. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., on Monday opened the Austin outpost of his likely 2016 presidential campaign. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, came to Austin this weekend eager to show he's not your average Republican. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday hosted dozens of tech executives at the Governor's Mansion and pitched them on Texas' business climate. Full Story
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The state's decision to cut ties Thursday with the longtime managers of the Alamo left some wondering what the monument's future holds. Full Story
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The Texas General Land Office on Thursday cut ties with the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the organization that has run the Alamo for more than a century. Full Story
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