AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 5 – the Voter ID by Senator Joan Huffman, R-Houston. “Nothing is more critical to our democracy than the integrity of the voting process. That’s why I have fought for voter ID since my days as a state senator…. Read more »
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News from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
In the 2017 Texas Legislature, we’re acting swiftly on a conservative agenda that upholds the Texas values you elected me to protect. Senate Bill 4 – Sanctuary Cities, by Senator Charles Perry, (R-Lubbock) was voted on and passed this past week in the State Senate. Another priority, Ethics Reform, Senate Bill 14, by Senator Van… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick Statement on SB 798 – Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 798, naming July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day, by Senator Don Huffines, (R-Dallas). “July 7, 2016 was a dark day in Texas history when five brave police officers were shot in Dallas. It was a great blow… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick: Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 4 – Sanctuary Cities
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill 4 – the Sanctuary Cities bill, by Senator Perry (R – Lubbock): “No city in Texas should be allowed to ignore the law. I congratulate Sen. Perry on today’s vote in the Senate to pass SB 4 and thank… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick: Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 14 – Ethics Reform
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill 14 – the Ethics Reform bill, by Senator Van Taylor (R-Plano): “Government, at all levels, must inspire the public’s trust in a transparent and ethically principled manner. I congratulate Sen. Taylor on today’s unanimous vote in the Senate to… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick: Texas Rangers on Case of Theft of Tom Brady’s Jersey
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has asked the Texas Rangers to assist the Houston Police Department in finding New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady’s jersey, which was stolen from the Patriot’s locker room at NRG Stadium in Houston last night. Brady wore the jersey during the Patriots comeback victory in the Super Bowl. “In… Read more »
News from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
This week, I joined Governor Abbott for his State of the State address. Here are my remarks following the address: (To watch the video click here) In his address, Governor Abbott declared Sanctuary Cities as one of his emergency items. This is a priority issue for me – find out more in… Read more »
News from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
Week in Review Friends, This week I joined Senator Van Taylor to announce the filing of Senate Bill 14 addressing ethics reform. We passed an ethics reform bill out of the Senate last year that did not become law and now we’re back with a new bill because this is a critical priority. Government –… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick: Statement on the Filing of Senate Bill 14 – Ethics Reform
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement on the filing of Senate Bill 14 – Ethics Reform, by Senator Van Taylor (R-Plano): “Texans hold their elected officials to the highest standards – and rightfully so. This legislative session, I’ve made ethics reform one of my top priorities so that government – at… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick Statement on the Filing of Senate Bill 22 – P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School)
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 22, by Senate Education Chair Larry Taylor, (R – Friendswood): “Senate Bill 22 is built on a partnership between school districts, higher education institutions and business employers. I am proud that Texas is going farther to meet our workforce… Read more »