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Lt. Governor Patrick Launches Major Initiative on Texas Ports

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AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced an initiative that will ensure Texas continues to have great ports and is a world leader along the Gulf Coast. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has been on a listening tour since the end of session traveling across the state several times. Out of the many discussions and meetings, he… Read more »

Statement by Lt. Governor Patrick on Sanctuary Cities

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AUSTIN – “I applaud Governor Abbott’s letter calling on Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez to reverse her policy of refusing to automatically detain all criminal immigrants in accordance with federal law. “As a state senator, I authored legislation to end sanctuary cities in Texas.  As lieutenant governor, I’ve made sanctuary city legislation a priority. “The… Read more »

News from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

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Friends, Thanks for taking a moment to read about my work as your Lieutenant Governor. This was another busy week. I took to the airwaves to defend the state’s effort to close abortion clinics, toured the port of Beaumont to learn more about our economy and continued to educate Texans about this November’s state ballot… Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick Reminds Texans To Vote Early For This November Election

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AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick reminds every Texan that voting early for this November ballot is an easy way to have your voice heard on the issues that affect us all. “Voting is not only every voter’s responsibility and privilege, it is also our civic duty,” said Patrick. “We have very important state propositions on… Read more »

News from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

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Friends, I have the responsibility of tasking senate committees to study important issues during the interim by holding hearings and listening to public testimony. The findings from these studies will guide our senators in making future decisions that will make the 85th Legislative session even more successful than the last. I have highlighted below a… Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick Announces Latest Installment of Interim Charges

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AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced interim charges for the Finance and Business and Commerce Committees. All the interim charges reflect the concerns and priorities of Texans across the state and include input from every senator. “Reducing the tax burden for property owners and businesses continues to be a top priority for Texans, Patrick said…. Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick Announces Fourth Installment of Interim Charges

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AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced interim charges for the Health and Human Services (HHS) and Transportation Committees. Interim charges for the final installment of committees will be announced Wednesday. All the interim charges reflect the concerns and priorities of Texans across the state and include input from every senator. “As good citizens it is… Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick Announces Third Installment of Interim Charges

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AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced interim charges for Education, Higher Education and the Intergovernmental Relations Committees. Interim charges for more committees will be announced Tuesday. All the interim charges reflect the concerns and priorities of Texans across the state and include input from every senator. “The Education Committee will continue our work to make… Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick Announces Second Installment of Interim Charges

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AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced interim charges for the Criminal Justice Committee, the Subcommittee on Border Security, and Veterans Affairs and the Military Installations Committee. Interim charges for other committees will be announced Monday. All the interim charges reflect the concerns and priorities of Texans across the state and include input from every senator…. Read more »