Obama’s Transgender Directive a “Come and Take It” Moment for Texas Parents By Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Early last week, when the superintendent of Fort Worth Independent School District unilaterally issued an order on transgender students that allowed boys to go into girls bathrooms, I spoke out. The policy defied common sense and common decency… Read more »
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Lt. Governor Patrick Calls for Faith-Based Collaboration for Texas Children
AUSTIN – “Today I met with faith-based leaders from across the state to identify ways in which the faith-based community can help children who are involved, or at risk of becoming involved, with the child foster care system,” said Dan Patrick. “Faith-based communities have a long history of involvement with these children and we need… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick on Zika Virus Update
AUSTIN – With mosquito season upon us, and the potential for an increase in the number of Zika virus cases in the state of Texas, I called for the Senate Health and Human Services Committee to hold an expedited hearing on how Texas can respond to this growing threat. The committee recently heard from some… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick on Texas Supreme Court Ruling School Finance as Constitutional
AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Supreme Court confirmed what we already knew. Texas’ school finance system, while imperfect, is constitutional. I will continue to look for ways to improve our state’s school system performance and quality, while developing options to expand school choice for students across the state.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Asks Fort Worth ISD Parents to Speak out Against Unilateral Action of Superintendent
AUSTIN – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, called for the resignation of Dr. Kent Paredes Scribner, Superintendent of the Fort Worth Independent School District. He issued the following statement: “After less than a year as superintendent, Dr. Scribner has lost his focus and thereby his ability to lead the Fort Worth ISD. He has placed… Read more »
Op-Ed: Putting the Brakes on Texas’ Skyrocketing College Tuition
“Putting the Brakes on Texas’ Skyrocketing College Tuition” By Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Texans pursue higher education with the hope for a future of unlimited opportunity. Education is the pathway to success, and our economy is dependent upon a well-educated workforce. That is why Texans who work tirelessly to pay their college tuition, or to… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick and Senator Nelson on Zero-Based Budgeting
AUSTIN – “I want to thank Senate Finance Chair Jane Nelson for meeting with the heads of state agencies and higher education to lead a discussion about zero-based budgeting today,” said Patrick. “Last month Sen. Nelson and I sent a letter to all Texas state agency leaders inviting them to the capitol to attend a… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick Meets with His P-TECH Advisory Council
AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick met with his Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Advisory Council. The 13-member council held their first meeting since its creation last month. “The goal of P-TECH is to better prepare students for a career and to ensure that Texas has the workforce needed for the… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Patrick Speaks at Peace Officers Memorial
Lt. Governor Patrick Statement Families of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers AUSTIN – Too many times we hear the news that another law enforcement officer has fallen in the line of duty. For most of us, we stop, grieve, and go back to our lives. For the families of the fallen, the grief stays with them… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick Announces Joint Interim Committee Appointments
AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of five senators to the Joint Interim Committee to Study the Issue of Advertising Public Notices and five senators to the Joint Interim Committee to Study the Development of a Cruise Industry. The Joint Interim Committee to Study the Issue of Advertising Public Notices will… Read more »