Written by Texas Tribune on Nov 20 2019 - 6:06pm
By Stacy Fernández, The Texas Tribune Nov. 19, 2019 Joe Straus, the Republican former speaker of the Texas House, called on the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to protect LGBTQ people against workplace discrimination.
Written by Texas Tribune on Jun 27 2019 - 8:12pm
By Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune, June 26, 2019 Former Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, a San Antonio Republican, announced he was launching a new political action committee that he said will aim to help him continue to carry out "a thoughtful, responsible approach to governing."
Written by Texas Tribune on Mar 20 2017 - 2:02pm
  by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune March 17, 2017 For weeks, it’s been clear that the Texas “bathroom bill” would face a less-than-friendly reception in the Texas House.
Written by Texas Tribune on Jan 18 2017 - 3:48pm
by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Jan. 7, 2017   Eight months ago, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stormed the Texas GOP convention in Dallas as a man on a mission.
Written by Texas Tribune on Dec 7 2016 - 5:08pm
by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Dec. 6, 2016 Editor's note: This story was updated with a comment from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's office. With the legislative session just weeks ahead, the Texas business community is digging in its heels in opposition to Texas Republicans’ anti-LGBT proposals, warning they could have dire consequences on the state’s economy.