Dan Patrick Warns GOP ‘Tough Time’ Holding Texas House After Election Losses
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is warning Republicans could struggle to hold their majority in the state House, and the concern is raising new questions about GOP unity heading into November.
Speaking in Austin, Patrick said Republicans may “have a tough time” keeping control, stressing the need for party cohesion after a divisive primary runoff, according to The Texas Tribune.
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The warning comes as recent elections show Democrats gaining ground in Texas, including flipping a GOP-leaning state Senate seat and narrowing margins in key races, according to reporting from The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
Patrick previously called those results a “wake-up call,” signaling concern within Republican leadership about voter shifts.
The tension is compounded by longstanding friction between Texas Republicans in the House and Senate, which has at times stalled major priorities.
With November approaching, the outcome could hinge on whether Republicans unify — or whether recent trends continue.
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