“This is the right thing to do and it is one step we can take now to begin to fix what went wrong”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called on the Texas Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to correct the emergency pricing error that continued after… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement reopening Texas: “The Texas economy is coming back stronger than ever and Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement today will help us restore the livelihoods of millions of Texans even faster. Texas has proved what I have said throughout this long year… Read more »

“They hoped for the best instead of planning for the worst.”   HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick today called for the resignations of Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman DeAnn Walker and Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) President and CEO Bill Magness. “Immediately following the storm, I pledged to the people of Texas that… Read more »

“These priorities address issues that are critical to Texans”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced his top priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session today. The list reflects his own priorities as well as priorities from senators and Texans around the state. The Lt. Governor’s priorities are designed to protect taxpayers and the Texas… Read more »

HOUSTON — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today following Governor Greg Abbott’s addition of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) reform to his list of emergency legislation items: “I share the frustration of every Texan regarding the loss of power during this winter storm. Millions of people without power during this… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced that the Star Spangled Banner Protection Act, Senate Bill 4, will be among his legislative priorities this session. The purpose of the bill is to ensure that the national anthem is played at all events which receive public funding: “It is hard to believe this could happen in… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passing of Texas Congressman Ron Wright, R-Arlington: “Jan and I are very sad to learn of the passing of Congressman Ron Wright. Ron was a dedicated Christian, a committed conservative and a great Texan. He worked tirelessly for the people of Tarrant County… Read more »

Ms. Imelda GarciaChairExpert Vaccination Allocation PanelAustin, Texas   Dear Chair Garcia: I want to thank you and all the members of the Expert Vaccination Allocation Panel (EVAP) for your hard work and commitment to Texas in this critical time. Many believed it would be impossible to produce a COVID-19 vaccine quickly and that there would… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today upon the filing of the Texas Senate Budget, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) by Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound: “I want to thank Senate Finance Chair Nelson and the Senate Finance Committee who have worked tirelessly with our office for months. As always, Senator… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today upon announcing his Texas Senate committee appointments for the 87th Legislative Session. Lt. Gov. Patrick also appointed the Select Committee on Ports and the Special Committee on Redistricting: “The Texas Senate is comprised of proven leaders with the expertise and experience that makes them… Read more »