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(Replaced) Lt. Governor Patrick Reviews Texas Border Security Operations

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MCALLEN – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick recently toured the Texas-Mexico border for an accountability update of his number one priority – border security. This was Patrick’s first chance to see firsthand the benefits of Texas’ unprecedented $800 million border security initiative approved by the Texas Senate, during the 84th legislative session.   Click to… Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick on Letter to Texas Universities

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AUSTIN –  Today, Chairman Kel Seliger and I sent a letter to each public university president, requesting they send information on tuition and costs of attendance at each institution since 2002. In addition, we have requested an overview of their plans to reduce student debt and improve their graduation rates. Last year, the legislature provided… Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick on Texas’ Defense of HB2 at the U.S. Supreme Court

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AUSTIN –  I applaud Ken Paxton for defending House Bill 2 (HB2) before the United States Supreme Court. HB2 which passed during the 83rd legislative session, ensures the health and safety of women at facilities by holding the clinics to the same standards as ambulatory surgical centers while also requiring practitioners to have admitting privileges… Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick Statement on Dismissal of all Charges Against Gov. Perry

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AUSTIN – I am extremely pleased that the unconstitutional criminal charges filed against Governor Rick Perry by a rogue Travis County prosecutor have been dismissed by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. As I pointed out more than a year ago, Gov. Perry is a dedicated public servant who served our state with integrity and… Read more »

News from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

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Friends, This was another busy week as I sought the help of the Attorney General in protecting our religious liberties. I announced the creation of a new Senate select committee that will study the competitiveness of Texas ports, and made new appointments to the Elections Advisory Committee. I also had the opportunity to visit the… Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick on Texas Racing Commission Vote

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AUSTIN – I support today’s action by the Texas Racing Commission to repeal its rules for historical racing in Texas. As a state district court has ruled, only the Texas legislature can approve any expansion of gambling. With this issue now behind us, I look forward to sitting down with responsible members of the horse… Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick Announces Elections Advisory Committee Appointments

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AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick appointed six members of the Texas media to the Elections Advisory Committee. The purpose of this committee is to evaluate the reporting and tabulation of unofficial returns for the primary and general elections. The committee makes recommendations to the office of the Texas Secretary of State. The following… Read more »