Rift between Patrick and Straus grows

See how they've diverged.

less Republicans may be deeply entrenched within Texas' Legislature, but that doesn't mean they have to agree on everything. The Austin-American Statesman has noted some glaring differences between two of the state's top officials: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Joe Straus. Republicans may be deeply entrenched within Texas' Legislature, but that doesn't mean they have to agree on everything. The Austin-American Statesman has noted some glaring differences between two of the ... more Photo: Jay Janner Photo: Jay Janner Image 1 of / 15 Caption Close Rift between Patrick and Straus grows 1 / 15 Back to Gallery

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are clashing on key policies.

On Wednesday, Straus expressed opposition to ending in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in Texas. Patrick made the demolishing of the DREAM Act one of his foundational platforms during his run for the lieutenant governor's office.

See the other ways the two have diverged in the gallery above.