AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Water Development Board’s announcement that it will award a $47 million no interest loan to Harris County Flood Control for improvements to Brays Bayou: “I want to congratulate the Texas Water Development Board for providing these flood control resources to Harris County. This… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick reiterated his support today for a proposal by Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath to adjust average daily attendance (ADA) funding for schools that were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. On September 12, the lieutenant governor met with nearly 45 superintendents from Region IV in Southeast Texas to discuss… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced appointments to the Task Force of Border Health Officials, the Joint Interim Committee to Study State Judicial Salaries and the Office of Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force. Upon making the appointments Lt. Gov. Patrick said: “I know these senators and citizens are committed to ensuring Texas… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced appointments to the Cybersecurity Council, the Senate Select Committee on Cybersecurity and the Joint Interim Committee on Disclosure of Emergency Call Information. Upon making the appointments Lt. Gov. Patrick said: “I am confident these appointees will work hard to ensure that our state agencies’ cybersecurity needs are… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced appointments to the Texas Commission on Public School Finance. Upon making the appointments Lt. Gov. Patrick said: “It was my priority to ensure that a School Finance Commission was established and I am proud this was finally accomplished in the recent special session. For the first time… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asked the Texas Senate to study a series of interim legislative charges today directly related to issues resulting from Hurricane Harvey and the flooding aftermath. “Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent flooding may be the largest natural disaster in our country’s history. Texas inspired the nation and the world by… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, as chair of the Legislative Committee on Aging, and the reappointment of Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., D-Brownsville, to the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs. Upon making the appointments Lt. Gov. Patrick said: “Sen. Campbell and Sen. Lucio will ensure… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointments of Sen. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills; Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen; Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels; and Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, to the Joint Interim Committee on Higher Education Formula Funding. Sen. Hancock has been designated as co-chair. Upon making… Read more »

HOUSTON – Over the last two days Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has met with nearly 45 superintendents from Region IV to discuss the impact of Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding on their districts. On Tuesday, the lieutenant governor told school leaders that he has informed Education Commissioner Mike Morath that he supports increasing funding for… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointments of Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, and Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, to the Joint Interim Committee to Study a Coastal Barrier System. Sen. Taylor was also designated as co-chair. Upon making the appointments Lt. Gov. Patrick said: “In recent days we have seen how important it… Read more »