Why is Dan Patrick acting governor? Where is Greg Abbott? - wfaa.com
Jul 8, 2024 · Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has been acting governor of Texas, issuing emergency declarations as Hurricane Beryl approaches the coast. But where's Gov. Greg Abbott?
Dan Patrick is the acting governor of Texas. Here's why
Jul 7, 2024 · AUSTIN, Texas - With Hurricane Beryl making landfall on the Texas coast, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has taken on the duties of acting governor. Patrick added 81 new Texas counties,...
Texas senators fast-track school voucher bill for full vote
2 days ago · A 9-2 Republican majority on the committee pushed the bill forward days before Gov. Greg Abbott takes the stage Sunday for his State of the State speech. It is expected that Abbott will declare the school voucher bill — his top legislative priority in recent years — an “emergency item,” allowing lawmakers to pass the proposal within the ...
Where is Texas Gov. Greg Abbott? And why was Dan Patrick …
Jul 8, 2024 · As Beryl battered Texas Monday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick — who under Texas law has been Acting Governor since Friday — provided updates on emergency relief, the death toll and power outage...
As Beryl approaches Texas, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is acting …
Jul 6, 2024 · Acting Governor Dan Patrick issues disaster declarations for these Texas counties ahead of Hurricane Beryl’s landfall Abbott will visit Taiwan, South Korea and Japan during his trip.
Property tax tension spurs public clash between Dan Patrick, Greg ...
May 31, 2023 · Greg Sindelar, the CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, said Wednesday that he is optimistic that Abbott, Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan can find a compromise on property taxes,...
'Frenemies' Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick openly spar over property …
May 31, 2023 · Greg Abbott has avoided clashing with Dan Patrick, who has the solid backing of the GOP conservative base. Now, the governor is flexing his muscles.
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick diverge on property taxes, power grid
Dec 6, 2022 · Both Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick want to use the state’s massive budget surplus to deliver property tax relief, but they appear split on how far to go — and how to pay for it....
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Sworn in, Begin Third Terms
Jan 17, 2023 · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) took their oath of office in Austin Tuesday, officially beginning their third terms. Abbott begins his third four-year term after...
Abbott to detail agenda in Sunday speech | The Texas Tribune
1 day ago · Abbott’s choices for emergency items could have a major impact on this year’s session. Speaking at an event for The Texan news outlet this week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the Senate would pass ...