“I have lost a great friend and ally in the Texas Senate.”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the news that Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., D-Brownsville, will retire at the end of his current term: “Since 1991, Eddie Lucio, Jr. has been a true statesman as a Senator and… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointments of Sen. Angela Paxton, Claire Barber, Christopher Calicott, Patrick Hatfield, Jason Kelley, and Robert Villaseñor to the Work Group on Blockchain Matters. Upon making the appointments, Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement: “For Texas to continue being a hotbed for business, we must be… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Sen. Paul Bettencourt, of Houston, Sen. Larry Taylor, of Friendswood, Sen. Royce West, of Dallas, and Annette Tielle, Ed.D., of Austin, to the Texas Commission on Virtual Education. Upon making the appointments, Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement: “High-quality virtual education is a… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, of Brenham, Sen. Beverly Powell, of Burleson, and Sen. Charles Schwertner, of Georgetown, to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Community-Based Care Transition. Sen. Kolkhorst will serve as the joint-chair of the committee. Upon making the appointments, Lt. Gov. Patrick issued… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Sen. Bob Hall, of Edgewood, Sen. Angela Paxton, of McKinney, and Sen. Royce West, of Dallas, to the Joint Oversight Committee on Investment in Information Technology Improvement and Modernization Projects. Upon making the appointments, Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement: “It is essential… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Sen. Brandon Creighton, of Conroe, Sen. Larry Taylor, of Friendswood, and Chancellor Stephen Head, of The Woodlands, to the Texas Commission on Community College Finance. Upon making the appointments, Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement: “Community colleges are a major part of creating… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Chuck Cook, of Flower Mound, to the Adult High School Charter School Program Advisory Committee. Upon making the appointment, Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement: “Adult learning can open doors and present better economic opportunities for Texans, and I know that Chuck will… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Sen. Brandon Creighton, of Conroe, former Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, of Austin, and Sherry Sylvester, of San Antonio, to the 1836 Project Advisory Committee. Upon making the appointments, Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement: “The 1836 Project will play a key role… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan issued this joint statement today following an agreement on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding: “The Texas House and Senate have come to an agreement on a bold financial package using both ARPA and state dollars to address health issues related to COVID-19, and the… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent the following letter to Gov. Greg Abbott today asking him to add tuition revenue bonds to the special session call:   Dear Governor Abbott: I am writing to request that you add tuition revenue bonds (TRBs) as a subject to the legislative call for consideration during the Third… Read more »