abortion, Dan Patrick and Texas

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for clarity in Texas abortion law to protect mothers at risk
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the Legislature should amend the language of the state's near-total abortion ban to address confusion over when doctors may terminate pregnancies.
Dan Patrick says he’s open to clarifying medical exception to Texas abortion ban
The Texas Legislature may clarify for medical professionals when it’s legal to perform a life-saving abortion, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said this week. “We need to clarify any language so that doctors are not in fear of being penalized if they think the life of the mother’s at risk,
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Texas Legislature should clarify abortion ban’s emergency exceptions
Patients and doctors have said the ban's only exception is so vague and the penalties are so steep that providers are reluctant to perform emergency abortions.
Clarity on abortion exceptions still a priority for Texas activists this legislative session
Amanda Zurawski, who nearly died after being denied an abortion, has been fighting to clarify the medical exception to Texas law for years. For the first time, Republicans might be willing to take up the issue.
Some Texas lawmakers look to clarify state abortion ban
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ensure doctors "are not in fear of being penalized" if they believe a mother's life is in danger.
Texas lawmakers to give big boost to Texas film industry with $489 million proposal
Texas lawmakers are set to approve their new budget, which includes a substantial investment in the state's film and ...
Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Texas lawmakers are looking to spend billions of dollars over the next two years to create a school voucher-like program, cut property taxes, raise teacher pay, shore up water infrastructure and ...
FOX 7 Austin on MSN2d
Texas lawmakers consider ban on all THC products
State lawmakers are preparing to debate legislation that could shut down the sale of all forms of THC in Texas.
Relations between leaders of Texas Senate, House already off to rocky start
Shortly after Lubbock Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows was elected Texas House speaker, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick questioned the ...
Data centers are booming in Texas. What does that mean for the grid?
The rise of artificial intelligence, the digitization of the economy and everyday life’s growing computing needs have turbocharged the expansion of data centers, driving up a surge in electricity ...
Republican Lieutenant Governor concerned new speaker may handcuff conservative agenda
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has long been a leading conservative voice in Texas. The stalwart Republican says he doesn’t yet know if ...
Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?
The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.
It's Day 1 of Donald Trump in office. Here's how his second presidential term could impact Texas.
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, Texans are already bracing for big impacts in a state that the returning ...