AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today issued the following joint statement: “The State of Texas recognizes the importance of expanding broadband access so more Texans can benefit from reliable, high-speed internet. Greater connectivity allows those in communities across the state to pursue more educational and employment… Read more »

“Lower Premiums for Retired Teachers and Educators”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Senate Finance Chair Joan Huffman, R-Houston, applauded the action of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees in lowering premiums for retired teachers and educators under TRS-Care Medicare Advantage. This action comes as a direct result of… Read more »

AUSTIN, Texas – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House of Representatives Speaker Dustin Burrows issued this joint statement today: “The Texas Legislature’s comprehensive camp safety act, passed in response to last summer’s tragic flooding disaster, has strengthened safety standards for camps statewide. These reforms establish a more rigorous approach to preparedness, including long-overdue requirements… Read more »

Lt. Gov. Patrick & Sheridan Agree to Film Project   AUSTIN – The new Alamo Visitor Center and Museum in San Antonio will house the most technologically advanced 4D Theater in the world – a state-of-the-art immersive experience designed to recreate the story of the Battle of the Alamo. Dynamic visual effects, sound, and physical… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House of Representatives Speaker Dustin Burrows issued this joint statement today: “Last session, the testimony from wounded soldiers, including former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell and others, on the positive impact of Ibogaine for people suffering from PTSD and brain injuries, convinced Speaker Burrows and me to allocate… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued his 2026 interim charges for Texas Senate committees to study in preparation for the 90th Legislature. Lt. Gov. Patrick made the following statement upon issuing the charges: “Today, I released new interim charges for Texas Senate committees to study in preparation for the 90th Texas Legislature, beginning… Read more »

AUSTIN – With the exit of five members of the Senate, including four chairs, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has named chairs to lead standing and new interim select committees. The chairs serving on the interim select committees will remain in their positions through the 90th Legislative Session, as the select committees will be made permanent… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick today created the Senate Select Committee on Religious Liberty, to be chaired by Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford. Upon creating the committee, Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement: “For the past year, I have had the honor of serving as Chairman of President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission in Washington,… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued his first round of interim charges for Texas Senate committees to study in preparation for the 90th Legislature. Lt. Gov. Patrick made the following statement upon issuing the charges: “These first 5 interim charges, released today, reflect issues that I am particularly focused on, and Texans have… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today: “On this past election day, November 4, 2025, Texas voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 14 to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT) with over 68.5% of the vote. Unfortunately, three people jointly filed a lawsuit to stop the will of Texas… Read more »