LT. Governor Dan Patrick says he is ready to play “hard ball” to keep violent offenders from being released on bail. On ...

DALLAS — Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) said Wednesday he would play "hardball" to get passed a series of bills ...

"There's nothing more important than pushing back when courts release dangerous felons," Patrick said about the need for change.

Patrick and State Sen. Joan Huffman say the Senate has passed bail reform bills with bipartisan support numerous times, but ...

Opponents of the bail reform package say the proposed changes are based on false pretenses and could unjustly keep innocent people in jail.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has scheduled a 10 a.m. news conference at the Capitol. No subject was listed in his announcement.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. Joan Huffman called on the Texas House to pass a bond reform package once it clears the Senate.