“Our first priority is to send money back to the taxpayers of Texas.”   HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s update to the Certification Revenue Estimate (CRE) for the 2022-23 biennium: “Today the Comptroller released an estimate of a $26.9 billion expected budget surplus, an unprecedented windfall… Read more »

HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today after the ALERRT Report on the law enforcement response to the attack on Robb Elementary School in Uvalde was released: “ALERRT’s 26-page report outlining the attack on Robb Elementary School in complete detail was very difficult for me to read today as it will be… Read more »

HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following news that last evening, 2 people were killed and 4 people were wounded, including 3 officers from the Haltom City Police Department, in Haltom City: “Last evening, 3 police officers were wounded protecting the citizens of Haltom City. 2 civilians were killed and another… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today praising the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade: “Today is a tremendous day for life. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization adheres to the constitution and returns the decision on… Read more »

HOUSTON – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement: “Today, I sent a letter requesting an investigation by the Texas Rangers into how a convicted killer was able to escape Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) custody, elude capture for 21 days, and perpetrate the brutal murder of Mark Collins and his 4… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent the following letter to Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont:   Dear Speaker Phelan, Thank you for your letter today. I am pleased we are able to find alignment on issues relating to school safety and mental health, addressing the needs of the… Read more »

HOUSTON – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement: “In the coming weeks and months, there will be many recommendations to prevent school shootings in the future. However, there is one thing we must do and can begin to do right now without waiting until the 88th Legislative Session in 2023. “If every… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement announcing the Senate Special Committee to Protect All Texans. Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, will serve as Chair. Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe and Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, will serve as Co-Vice Chairs. Upon forming the committee, Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement: “In response… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, Sen. Drew Springer, R-Muenster, and Danny Signorelli, of The Woodlands, to the Capital Project Oversight Advisory Commission. Upon making the appointments, Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement: “It is essential that public institutions of higher learning have clear and… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Dr. Denise Wilkes, of Kemah, to the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council. Upon making the appointment, Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement: “Funds recovered by Texas from statewide opioid settlement agreements must be spent wisely to address the opioid crisis hurting our communities…. Read more »