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November 10, 2026 5:25 PM

Kronberg and Braddock: The Texas Senate at a crossroads as Patrick attempts a power grab while his brand of politics endangers the GOP majority

The straightforward way to check the power of the Lt. Gov would be to reinstate the two-thirds rule. Otherwise, Republican senators may establish a precedent that could leave them with virtually no leverage at the Texas Capitol if they find themselves in the minority as soon as the next election

The Texas Senate faces an inflection point. It’s an existential moment for Republican Senators. In front of them is a stark choice: Whether to recognize a Democrat as a presiding officer or to defer to outgoing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s in absentia leadership.

The Lieutenant Governor today submitted a People on the Move item of his own by announcing the formation of Patrick Strategies. It’s a new company supposedly positioned to navigate the legislative waters for paying clients. It's presumed that Allen Blakemore will be the operative with Patrick as the CEO. This may be the first time in Texas that an elected official has started publicly recruiting clients while still in office.

Most in the lobby and frankly just about everybody in the game sees this as an effort by Patrick to retain leadership of the Senate while profiting off his ability to dominate his Republican senators.

And there’s the rub. For the last 12 years, the Republican senators have embarrassed themselves and the party as sheep dominated by one man and one operation.

But the reality has changed. The most consequential message in 2026 is that the GOP primary is diminished in value and the general election is now the main event going forward.

The rest of the story, subscribers only

By Harvey Kronberg and Scott Braddock

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November 10, 2026 5:21 PM

Commissioner Christian retreats in fight with Chair Darby over public comment policy at RRC

Christian notified Darby that the Railroad Commission of Texaxs will return to the way they used to do it when it comes to an open public comment period at meetings

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November 10, 2026 3:57 PM

A note from the editor on subscription prices

After holding steady for a decade, a slight adjustment is coming in 2027

Mr. Kronberg and I are proud of the fact that despite inflation and the rising cost of everything, it has been a full decade since the last time the price of Quorum Report subscriptions was adjusted. Heading into the next legislative session, though, we are making a slight change for 2027.

Starting on January 1, the price of a primary subscription will be $400 with the option to purchase additional subscriptions for members of your team for $150 each. Of course, the current price will apply to QR subscriptions purchased prior to Jan 1.

If you have any questions or concerns, both of us are always available to visit. Harvey and I look forward to seeing all of you at the Texas Capitol in the weeks to come and in the New Year - SB

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November 10, 2026 3:24 PM

Comptroller Elect Eckhardt unveils transition team

It includes John Sharp, Garry Mauro, Lisa Craven, Glen Whitley, Royce West, Juan Hinojosa, Alice Yi, and Dale Craymer. Staff includes Peter Einhorn as Executive Director, Lisa Craven as Senior Advisor, Ed Espinoza as Political Director, Susan Harry as Campaign Finance, and Jeffrey Clemmons as Communications Director

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November 10, 2026 2:13 PM

Video: Medicaid expansion and other priorities shaping up with a Democratic Texas House majority

On Spectrum News, Quorum Report Publisher Harvey Kronberg weighs in on that and more this week

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November 10, 2026 1:52 PM

Update: Apparently Fertitta is telling people in Houston he's not hiring Patrick as consultant

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November 10, 2026 11:57 AM

Lt Gov-elect Vikki Goodwin announces transition team

Rep. Chris Turner is transition chair of the team that also includes Angela Hale as executive director. Also: Denise Davis, Lisa Kaufman, Ursula Parks, former Sen. Tommy Williams, former Sen. Kel Seliger, Tom Phillips, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, Jesse Ancira and Judd Messer

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November 10, 2026 9:30 AM

Dean Thompson names six former Texas House Speakers to her transition team

Former Speakers Barnes, Lewis, Laney, Straus, Bonnen, and Phelan are all on her team

The full news release is here.

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November 10, 2026 9:13 AM

Rep Ramos and former Rep John Turner running for Texas Senate being vacated by Nathan Johnson

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November 9, 2026 2:42 PM

Lieutenant governor-elect Goodwin to announce transition team at lunch hour tomorrow

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November 9, 2026 7:43 AM

Lt Gov Patrick plans to be a consultant after he leaves office

Patrick told radio host Mark Davis that he's forming "Patrick Strategies" to pass conservative legislation; he also told Mark that he supports Texas Senate Republicans stripping Lt Gov.-elect Goodwin of legislative power when rules are adopted in January

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