Friends, I’ve begun another tour across Texas to discuss the successes of this past legislative session and the work we have ahead of us. I even received a vaccination along the way. Continue reading to find out how this interim is shaping up! Flu Season The Texas Department of State Health Services announced the… Read more »
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Lt. Governor Patrick Announces First Set of Interim Charges
AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced interim charges for the State Affairs, Natural Resources and Agriculture, Water and Rural Affairs Committees. Interim charges for other committees will be announced tomorrow. All the interim charges reflect the concerns and priorities of Texans across the state and include input from every senator. “I’m asking the State Affairs… Read more »
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Statement on Death of Airmen from Dyess Air Force Base
AUSTIN – Tragic news out of Afghanistan today that the crash of a C-130J claimed the lives of 11 people, including four Airmen from Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, is heart breaking. I hope all Texans will join Jan and me in extending our condolences and prayers to these brave Americans and their… Read more »
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Statement on University of Texas System Tuition Study
AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick made the following statement regarding the upcoming University of Texas System (UT) Board of Regents meeting where they will discuss a framework for potential tuition rate increases: “It is my understanding that the University of Texas System board is discussing the framework for how they may raise tuition… Read more »
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Statement on HHSC Medicaid Rate Reduction Implementation
AUSTIN – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Senate Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson sent a letter to Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Executive Commissioner Chris Traylor, affirming the need for Medicaid therapy rate reductions and the importance of preserving access to care. The Lt. Governor issued the following statement about that letter: “Anyone claiming… Read more »
News from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
Friends, It is a great responsibility of mine to appoint members of the Texas Senate to interim study committees. Last week, I announced three interim study committees, as well as their respective member appointments. I’d like to share with you in further detail what these committees consist of and what they will be doing in… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick Announces Joint Interim Committee Appointments
AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced the appointment of five Senate members to the Joint Interim Committee to Study Border Security. The Joint Interim Committee to Study Border Security will assist with the management and implementation of resources that will help to secure our Texas/Mexico border. After the federal government’s failure to properly… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick Announces Senate Member Appointments
AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced the appointment of six Senate members to the Health and Human Services Transition Legislative Oversight Committee, and the Joint Interim Committee to Study a Coastal Barrier System. The Health and Human Services Transition Legislative Oversight Committee will help guide the reorganization of five existing agencies into one…. Read more »
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Statement on Houston ISD Fatal Bus Accident
AUSTIN – I am deeply saddened by the fatal school bus accident that claimed the lives of two Houston ISD students today. This tragic incident is a reminder of just how important it is to hug your loved ones and thank our first responders for their public service. Please join me in praying for the… Read more »
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Statement on Harris County Deputy’s Funeral
AUSTIN – The spirit and prayers of Texas were with the Goforth family, and all law enforcement, today in a final farewell to Harris County Deputy Darren Goforth. More than 11,000 people gathered at his funeral service at Second Baptist in Houston. Officers from all across Texas showed their support by attending the service. I… Read more »