Friends, This week marked the starting date on many of the bills passed during the historic 84th Legislative session. Sept. 1 is the day in every legislative year when a majority of the bills signed into law take effect. Over 650 bills, including the priority bills you voted me into office to pass, are now… Read more »
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Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Statement on Violence Against Law Enforcement Officers
AUSTIN – As more details of the tragic death of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth unfold, a morbid reality is unveiled about America’s negative attitude toward our law enforcement officers. It must end now or we run the risk of fewer men and women willing to go into the profession and families insisting their… Read more »
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Statement on Funding for Texas Racing Commission
AUSTIN – I am very pleased to announce that House Appropriations Chairman John Otto has joined the Senate Legislative Budget Board (LBB) members’ plan to extend temporary administrative funding for the Texas Racing Commission. This authorization immediately allows the commission to operate for the next 90 days. It also allows Governor Greg Abbott additional time… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick Announces Senate Member Appointments
AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced the appointment of two Senate members to the Texas Judicial Council and one to the Supreme Court of Texas Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth and Families. Sen. Royce West has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Texas Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth, and… Read more »
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Statement on Texas Racing Commission
AUSTIN – The senate members of the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) today unanimously agreed to keep the agency open through the first quarter of the 2016 fiscal year. The Legislature has already appropriated $15.4 million to the agency but voted to make the Commission’s administrative funds totaling $1.5 million subject to LBB approval. The Senate… Read more »
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Statement on Shooting Death of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy
AUSTIN – “Overnight tragedy struck in Northwest Harris County. A deputy from the Harris County Sheriff’s office was ambushed, shot and murdered in cold blood after stopping for gas at a convenience store near Houston. “This senseless act is a reminder of the danger our men and women in law enforcement face everyday and the… Read more »
News from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
Friends, One of the many roles I have as your lieutenant governor is appointing individuals interested in citizen government to multiple state boards and commissions. It is important for Texans intent on contributing to the advancement of this great state to apply for a position and get involved. Be a Part of the… Read more »
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Statement on Racing Commission Meeting
AUSTIN – “Today the Texas Racing Commission met to continue their push for an expansion of gambling that the court’s have ruled, exceeds their statutory authority. I will have a comment on their vote at the appropriate time. “However, I do have a statement at this time on the inappropriate and offensive comments concerning Chairwoman Jane… Read more »
News from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
Friends, This interim has been a time for me to continue pursuing the priorities of Texans. The past few weeks I have been back on the road making my way around Central Texas. I’ve traveled about 700 miles, stopping in Killeen, Ft. Hood, Waco, Belton, Austin and Hays County. There is always more work… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick and Senator Whitmire Announce Jail Safety Interim Study
AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick along with Senator John Whitmire held a news conference announcing an interim study on jail safety standards in Texas. “I have called on Criminal Justice Committee Chair Sen. Whitmire to conduct an interim study on our jail safety practices,” said Patrick. “Our criminal justice system assumes a… Read more »