AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 3, Funds to Build the Wall, by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: “It is clearer than ever before that decisive action needs to be taken to secure the border because the Biden Administration is perpetuating the border crisis…. Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 2, School Finance and Supplemental Payments for Teachers, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, and Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: “Since I arrived in the Texas Senate, improving public education has been one of my top goals. I believe teaching is… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 6, Funds to Build the Wall, by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: “As the Biden Administration fans the flames of the crisis on our southern border, Texas continues to step into the breach to keep our state safe…. Read more »

AUSTIN – Yesterday, the Texas Senate worked 15 hours to pass 5 of the 6 items on Gov. Abbott’s special session call. Following the completion of the Senate’s business, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement: “Yet again, the Texas Senate’s superb work ethic was on display for all to see. During yesterday’s marathon… Read more »

“Hundreds on the terrorist watchlist have been caught on the southern border. Texas is stepping up to fill the breach created by Biden.”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 11, State Authority to Enforce the Border, by Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury: “Texas… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 1, Empowering Parental Rights – Education Savings Accounts (ESA) for Texas Students by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe: “Texas is blessed with a robust public school system of over 8,000 campuses. Many of our schools are great, most… Read more »

“In 2023, the Texas Senate has passed bills that increase public education funding by 30%.”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s 30-1 passage of Senate Bill 2, School Finance and Supplemental Payments for Teachers by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, and Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: “As the… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 7, Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates by Private Employers, by Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston: “Over the past few years, too many Texans have had to decide between their jobs and their health. As Lt. Governor, I have championed… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 4, Increasing Penalties Against Human Smuggling and Stash Houses, by Sen. Pete Flores, R-Pleasanton: “Texans are tired of the Biden Administration’s abdication of their constitutional responsibility to enforce the southern border. As the Administration’s lack of action… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today following the unanimous adoption of Senate Resolution 2 by Sen. Phil King, R- Weatherford: “Today, the Texas Senate sent a clear message that Texas unequivocally stands with Israel. Hamas’ unprecedented terrorist rampage is heinous and abhorrent, and the Senate condemns their continued acts of… Read more »