AUSTIN – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick requested an opinion from the Texas Attorney General in anticipation of a decision by the United States Supreme Court regarding same sex marriage: “In Texas, the law of the land defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. This principle was adopted by over 76… Read more »

AUSTIN – “I am extremely disappointed that the Supreme Court of the United States has once again sided with President Obama’s disastrous healthcare legislation. This should have been an easy decision based on the actual law as written. “I agree with the dissenting opinion which soberly points out that the court was parting from normal… Read more »

AUSTIN – For all their hype, the release of this year’s Texas Monthly – Best and Worst List, the article offers its readers nothing but hyperbole and cheap shots. It is a poor example of journalistic standards. The writers of the article failed to recognize that this was one of the most productive and successful… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick released the following statement following Governor Greg Abbott signing the 2016-17 budget into law: “I am proud of the budget that Governor Abbott signed today. It not only addresses the priorities of Texans but maintains our conservative principles. “This budget includes $3.8 billion in tax relief for property owners… Read more »

June 15, 2015   Mr. Jeffrey Zucker President of CNN Worldwide One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303 RE: CNN Host Fredricka Whitfield’s comments Mr. Zucker, On June 13, CNN News host Fredricka Whitfield said the gunman that opened fire at the Dallas Police Headquarters and planted pipe bombs, was “courageous” and “brave” for his actions…. Read more »

AUSTIN – “As a senator, I was a co-author of the legislation comprised of three bills, (one by Senator’s Glenn Hegar, Dan Patrick and Bob Deuell). I was always confident the federal courts would stand behind this legislation protecting life. “This is the second victory for us at the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals…. Read more »

AUSTIN – “Today the Texas Senate passed legislation that will allow the prosecution of state officials and state employees in their home jurisdictions, not Travis County. “This legislation sends a strong message the Senate will not allow for the public trust to be diminished. “I commend our senators for their determination in bringing integrity back… Read more »

AUSTIN – “Protecting our Second Amendment Right has always been a priority of the Senate. This week, I’m proud to announce the Senate passed the ‘open carry’ bill and it is now headed to Governor Abbott’s desk for his signature. “This bill will allow for anyone with a license to carry a handgun openly, in… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced the Senate’s passage of the 2016-17 state budget, by Senate Finance Chair Jane Nelson. “I am proud of the Texas Senate for uniting to produce a conservative, responsible, state budget that will sufficiently fund our state’s needs over the next biennium, while providing $3.8 billion in necessary… Read more »