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Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (left) celebrates with recently elected Republican Pete Flores after winning a special election runoff Tuesday to represent state Senate District 19.

Former state Sen. Pete Flores says he’s running for proposed Senate District 24

by Jackie Wang September 21, 2021September 21, 2021

Former Republican state Sen. Pete Flores wants to get back into the Legislature via a proposed Senate District 24 with new boundaries.

Super Tuesday voting at the Metropolitan Multi-Services Center near downtown Houston on March 3, 2020.

Polling places for urban voters of color would be cut under Texas Senate’s voting bill

by Alexa Ura, Chris Essig, and Madison Dong, The Texas Tribune May 23, 2021May 23, 2021

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks after Gov. Greg Abbott announced the reopening of more Texas businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic last year.

On majority rule, U.S. Senate should learn from Texas

by Rick Casey March 30, 2021March 30, 2021

Texas legislative session begins with heavy security presence following US Capitol riot

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

Gutierrez leads Flores in state Senate race; Allison wins reelection to House

by Lindsey Carnett November 3, 2020November 4, 2020

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks from the dais in the Senate chamber last month.

Texas Senate Approves School Finance Reform Bill, but Opts Not to Fund It With a Sales Tax Hike

by Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune May 6, 2019

Texas Sen. Larry Taylor Unveils School Finance Bill, Adding $5,000 Teacher Pay Raise

by Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune April 25, 2019January 31, 2020

Texas Senate Passes Legislation to Address Surprise Medical Bills

by Elizabeth Byrne April 16, 2019

Texas Senate Votes to Advance Property Tax Reform Bill

by Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune and Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune April 15, 2019January 31, 2020

Texas Senate Budget Includes Money for Property Tax Cuts, But No Plan for Spending It

by Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune April 9, 2019January 31, 2020