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State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, the Democrat running for lieutenant governor, filed a police report alleging Dan Patrick violated Texas’ 2019 deepfake law after his campaign posted two AI-generated videos of her that depicted her but were not actually her; Patrick’s team called the clips parodies and removed them following the complaint as early voting nears.
OutKick claims Dan Patrick promoted a sit-down with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, but Engelbert’s PR team allegedly blocked questions about Caitlin Clark, leading Patrick to accuse the league of cancelling the interview amid Clark’s controversy. The piece places the dispute in a broader context, including Clark’s throat-punch incident, GOP lawmakers’ letter to Engelbert, ongoing debate over the league’s handling of Clark and related issues, Fever coach Stephanie White’s refusal to comment, and the league’s defense of Alyssa Thomas.
Radio host Dan Patrick denounces Texas Tech's reinstatement of Brendan Sorsby, calling it hypocritical given his gambling-history scrutiny, and argues treatment should come before football as a court-ordered injunction allows the QB to return while the NCAA appeal proceeds; Sorsby will start with a two-game suspension this season amid ongoing legal proceedings.
In the debut of This Was SportsCenter, Dan Patrick recalls his ESPN rise and Rich Eisen’s public bid for Olbermann’s chair, a move that left Stuart Scott angry but ultimately helped forge Eisen and Scott’s famed SportsCenter partnership; ESPN instead replaced Olbermann with Kenny Mayne, while Patrick and Scott’s rivalry persisted and the show’s hours were notoriously grueling.
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin won the Democratic runoff to become the party's lieutenant governor nominee and will face Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in November; Goodwin pitched herself as a public schools advocate focusing on affordability, healthcare access and water infrastructure, while Patrick—an ally of Trump with a large fundraising lead—presides over a GOP-led Texas Senate, setting up a high-stakes general election in Austin.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows urged lifting the state requirement that youth camps install end‑to‑end fiber-optic facilities to qualify for licensure, arguing other reliable connectivity could meet the rule’s goals after a lawsuit by 19 camps; the mandate was enacted following the July 4 Hill Country floods that killed campers, and critics say fiber costs can be prohibitive or impractical for rural camps, with lawmakers planning to revisit camp safety standards in 2027 while there was no immediate comment from the Department of State Health Services.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick directed lawmakers to explore closing so-called gambling loopholes that allow online prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket) to operate in Texas, amid fears of manipulation of elections and sports outcomes. However, any state move faces federal resistance since the CFTC claims exclusive authority and has sued states attempting to regulate these markets. The story details a growing clash between state efforts and federal preemption, with Kalshi enforcing penalties on candidates who bet on their own races and opponents warning of gambling harms, while supporters push for robust federal regulation and consumer protections. Texas has been slow to act, and Patrick’s push for 2027 recommendations leaves the issue in limbo as courts and Congress weigh tighter controls over prediction markets. Meanwhile, traditional sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel have rolled out related prediction-market features in Texas, underscoring a broader national debate over governance and oversight.
Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick easily won their Republican primaries, keeping their bids for reelection alive; Democrat Gina Hinojosa captured the nomination to challenge Abbott, while Austin's Vikki Goodwin led the Democratic field for lieutenant governor. Abbott framed the race around conservative governance and tax restraint, with Patrick touting his leadership in the Texas Senate and alignment with Trump. Democrats hope the high-profile U.S. Senate contest could bolster turnout down the ticket.
Texas lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on a THC ban during a special session, with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick advocating for a complete ban, but facing veto threats from Gov. Greg Abbott. Proposed restrictions on hemp-derived products were considered but would have severely impacted the industry, leading to a deadlock and the session's conclusion without new legislation.
Dan Patrick alleges that ESPN launched a smear campaign against him after he left the network in 2007 to start his own show, which he credits with empowering him and leading to a successful independent career. Despite initial struggles, his show has become nationally syndicated and streaming on Peacock, with plans to continue until 2027.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for vetoing a bill that would ban THC products, arguing for a full prohibition despite the governor's concerns about legal challenges and calls for regulation. The disagreement highlights a rare public split between two leading Republicans in Texas, with ongoing debates over how to regulate or ban THC products amid political and public pressure.
Dan Patrick criticizes Rory McIlroy for avoiding media interactions, arguing that it damages his image as a golf ambassador and that athletes owe the public some engagement, especially after significant wins like the Masters.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has pledged to pass a bill requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, following a similar move by Louisiana. Patrick criticized House Speaker Dade Phelan for previously blocking the bill and vowed to reintroduce it in the next legislative session. The bill has faced opposition for potentially violating the separation of church and state.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticized President Biden's leadership, blaming him for a trail of "death" domestically and internationally, citing the border crisis and Mideast attacks. Patrick slammed Biden's opposition to Texas law enforcement securing the border and highlighted the deadly consequences of his administration's policies, including the recent drone strike killing three service members. He expressed confidence in Biden being replaced by former President Trump in the upcoming election and emphasized the need for border security measures to combat cartels and smuggling operations.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick defends the state's actions in pushing back against the Biden administration's border policies, citing the need to protect against illegal crossings and criticizing the administration's handling of the recent drowning incident involving migrants. Patrick accuses the administration of having an open border and allowing dangerous individuals to enter the country, while emphasizing Texas's legal authority to safeguard its borders. Tensions between Texas and the federal government have escalated, with the Biden administration accusing Texas of obstructing Border Patrol access, and Texas officials criticizing the administration's immigration policies.