Beryl Recovery: Acting Governor Dan Patrick accuses President Biden of making storm into political issue
On Tuesday, just one day after Hurricane Beryl made landfall along the central Texas coast, accusations are flying regarding Texas' response to reach out for federal help.
Texas Lieutenant Governor recovering after being diagnosed with viral pneumonia
Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is recovering after being diagnosed with viral pneumonia last week.
Texas Senate passes new property tax-cut plan
The Texas Senate made significant progress on Tuesday by advancing a new bill aimed at reducing property taxes for all land-owning Texans.
Patrick accuses Texas Governor, House Speaker of shortchanging Texas homeowners
In a display of contrasting priorities, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has positioned himself as a "protector" at the State Capitol by signing a law prohibiting transgender females from competing against biological females in collegiate athletics. However, just 200 miles away in Dallas, Abbott finds himself embroiled in a heated debate over the financial well-being of millions of Texas homeowners.
Texas Lt. Governor delivers ultimatum on property tax relief
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is demanding the State House work on property tax relief. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan shares what else he said during a stop in Houston.
$17 billion tax relief standoff rages on at State Capitol
In a high-stakes political standoff at the Texas State Capitol, the fight over how to allocate a staggering $17 billion in relief funds has reached a fever pitch.
Dan Patrick frustrated after end of Texas Legislative session, what he’s hoping for special session
The blame game is underway in Austin after five months of lawmaking ended in what some are calling, a “legislative trainwreck.” FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan tells us why one of the top Texas lawmakers is lashing out and why.
Senate bills on drag queen performances cause heated discussion between Texas lawmakers
Tensions were high between Texas Senator Roland Gutierrez and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick during Tuesday’s legislation while discussing Senate Bill 12, which would criminalize drag queen brunches in front of children, like at pride events and at drag brunch shows.
Texas Lt. Governor details how state will spend $30 billion budget surplus
During a press conference Wednesday, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick revealed a list of priority investments for how the state will spend its $30 billion budget surplus. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more.
Beto O'Rourke confronts state leaders on response to Uvalde school shooting
Beto O'Rourke confronted Texas leaders as they held a press conference on the state's response to the deadly Uvalde school shooting. "You are doing nothing," O'Rourke told the group as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was getting ready to speak.
2022 Texas Primary Election: Understanding the state results and how it impacts Houston
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan and Political Analyst Mark Jones break down the state election results from the 2022 Texas primaries and how it impacts Houston residents.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick under COVID-19 self-quarantine
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is completing a self-quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. He has subsequently tested negative for the virus.
What's Your Point? November 28, 2021 (Full Show)
Panelists for Sunday's political talk show include Mark Jones- political analyst Rice University, Charles Blain- founder of Urban Reform, Keir Murray – Houston political strategist, Jasper Scherer – political reporter for the Houston Chronicle, Mustafa Tameez- political commentator joins Greg Groogan to discuss the upcoming March 2022 primaries in Texas and the nation.
Dan Patrick blames Dems for low vaccinations among Black residents, but more white Texans are unvaccinated
In Texas, the vaccination rate among Black people is low compared to other racial and ethnic groups, but in terms of raw numbers, the biggest group of the unvaccinated is white people.
Texas Lt. Governor aggressively defends "Election Integrity" bill
Rhetorical guns blazing, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Tuesday labeled critics of Republican election integrity legislation "liars" and "race baiters".
Fox 26 News Brief for July 2, 2018
Fox 26 News Brief for July 2, 2018