Donald Trump’s top supporter in Texas said Thursday he expects a “peaceful transition” of power in November as the Republican presidential nominee continued to decline to say he would accept the outcome of the election.
Dan Patrick
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Public Education
Texas House committee digging in heels for school voucher fight
In a bipartisan sparring match, members of the House Public Education Committee challenged proponents of using taxpayer dollars — or tax breaks — to help parents send their kids to private or parochial schools.
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Politics
Dan Patrick offers faith-based plan to ease foster care crisis
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants faith-based communities to help find foster and adoptive homes for kids in need.
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Politics
Dan Patrick: Donald Trump groping scandal “in the rearview mirror”
Texas’ lieutenant governor said he believes voters are more concerned about the issues than the latest rash of allegations against Trump.
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Criminal Justice
Dan Patrick wants Texas to buy rifle-resistant vests for patrol officers
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants state lawmakers to pay for rifle-resistant vests for almost 60,000 patrol officers. It’s unclear where — or whether — they’ll find the $20 million to do it.
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Politics
Analysis: Texas braces for Hurricane Donald, chance of purple rain
Republican politicians in Texas ought to be celebrating right now, and for a variety of reasons. But the national election has them looking at the political weather forecasts.
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Some in GOP Fume as Top Texas Officials Stick With Trump
The top GOP elected officials in Texas have condemned his words but not withdrawn their support, angering some, mostly younger Republicans.
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Politics
Analysis: In Texas, Lawmakers Regulate Their Own Regulators
The Texas Ethics Commission regulates legislators. Legislators control the commission’s laws and budget. It’s a complicated relationship.
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Watch How Texas Republicans Came to Terms With Trump
There’s been a lot of fuss made about U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s recent decision to support Donald Trump for president after refusing to endorse him at the Republican National Convention. But he’s not the only Texas leader who’s expressed a change of heart.
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Politics
Patrick, Cruz and Trump’s Tangled Political Web (Video)
In the Roundup: Dan Patrick calls out Ted Cruz for not endorsing Donald Trump. Plus, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller learns he won’t face charges for using taxpayer dollars for personal trips. And Rick Perry boot scoots his way to another week on “Dancing with the Stars.”
