The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.

Gov. Greg Abbott opted to endorse Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller's primary opponent, first-time political candidate Nate Sheets—citing Miller's "history of corruption" and an unfavorable ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott praised Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller's challenger as a "true conservative champion." ...

In a statement, Abbott said Texans deserve a commissioner focused on Texas agriculture and “with zero tolerance for ...

Democratic lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Marcos Velez, a labor organizer with the United Steelworkers International ...

(The Center Square) – Ahead of the March primary election, Texas’ top three Republican leaders have amassed hefty war chests.

Sam Rogers joined the United States Marine Corps fresh out of a rural East Texas high school in 1995. He got to travel the world, but his combat Some critics say the far-right leadership is pushing ...

Senior Columnist Caris Gray argues that Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s $1 million November donation to Turning Point is ...

Jon Gimble says he has plenty to offer GOP primary voters in his bid for an open Texas Senate seat.

No GOP candidate for the Texas Senate has ever defeated a Patrick-endorsed primary opponent since he became the state’s ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls audit of Texas Southern … News / Jan 2, 2026 / 03:15 PM CST ...

The Texas Tribune - Texas Southern University has “significant” financial weaknesses, the result of whole departments bypassing established purchase guardrails and the university failing to enforce ...