AUSTIN – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick made the following statement regarding the recent release of a second video recording of a Planned Parenthood senior official discussing the sale of aborted fetus body parts: “A second video recording of Planned Parenthood’s shameful business practices has surfaced. It is unfathomable that there are people in this… Read more »

AUSTIN – In light of a recently released video recorded admission by a senior executive from Planned Parenthood concerning the distribution of fetal tissue, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick called for an expedited committee investigation and made the following statement: “The recent video of one of Planned Parenthood’s senior executive directors nonchalantly discussing the business dealings… Read more »

“I stand with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and a bipartisan 26-state coalition, in support of the rule of law and unified opposition to President Obama’s illegal executive amnesty program. “This President has admitted he ‘took an action to change the law,’ as it applies to U.S. immigration policy. Congress should make laws – not… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick made the following statement regarding Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s announcement that Texas will not borrow to meet short-term cash flow needs: “Comptroller Hegar’s confirmation that Texas has sufficient financial reserves to meet our state’s commitments is just the latest byproduct of the conservative budget passed during this… Read more »

AUSTIN – “As Lt. Governor my office established advisory boards comprised of citizens from all walks of life and business backgrounds to help advise me on public policy issues,” said Lt. Governor Patrick. “We will continue working with these boards moving forward, but we are making one change in our boards structure now. “Several members… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick named his appointments to the Joint Oversight Committee on Government Facilities. Created by Senate Bill 2004, this committee will review deferred maintenance plans and receive implementation updates for governmental buildings and facilities. Joint Oversight Committee on Government Facilities: Senator Kevin Eltife, Chair Senator Kelly Hancock Senator Kirk… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick named his appointments to the Senate Select Committee on Transportation Planning. Senate Select Committee on Transportation Planning: Senator Robert Nichols, Chair Senator Bob Hall Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa Senator Joan Huffman Senator Charles Perry Created by House Bill 20, this committee examines issues related to transportation planning,… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick made the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s order that abortion clinics do not have to abide by higher standards: “The U.S. Supreme Court is continuing their attack on state’s rights with a narrow majority of activist justices. Their decision to allow abortion clinics to continue their… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick made the following statement regarding the Texas Attorney General’s opinion clarifying the First Amendment religious liberty rights of governmental officials involved in issuing same-sex marriage licenses and conducting same-sex wedding ceremonies: “On Thursday I made a request to Attorney General Ken Paxton for a legal opinion on how… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick makes the following statement regarding the United States Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriage: “Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is not a decision based on any law that Congress has passed legalizing gay marriage in the United States. The Supreme Court, as it has in the past,… Read more »