AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced new appointments to the Sunset Advisory Commission today including Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, as chair, Sen. Angela Paxton, R-McKinney, Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury and Sen. Drew Springer, R-Muenster. Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., D-Brownsville, will continue to serve in his term that expires in 2023. Jim Lee, of Houston,… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the shooting of Houston Police Department Officers William “Bill” Jeffrey, a 30-year veteran of the Houston Police Department, who was killed, and Sgt. Michael Vance, who was wounded: “My prayers are with Officer Jeffrey and Sgt. Vance, along with their families and the Houston… Read more »

TYLER – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following Gov. Greg Abbott signing Senate Bill 1, the Election Integrity Bill, by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola: “Maintaining the integrity of Texas’ elections has been a top priority of mine since I was elected to the Texas Senate and throughout my tenure as Lt. Governor…. Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement following the Texas Senate adjourning the Second Called Special Session of the 87th Legislative Session sine die: “At the end of the 87th Regular Legislative Session, the Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives walked out and broke quorum, killing many of my priorities, and the… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the enactment of Senate Bill 8, the Heartbeat Bill, by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, and the United States Supreme Court allowing Senate Bill 8 to take effect: “When I served in the Texas Senate, protecting life was my top priority. In 2011, I wrote… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s passage of additional funding for border security: “Before I became Lt. Governor, the Texas Legislature spent very little on border security. I have been committed to securing our border from day 1. “During previous legislative sessions, we have appropriated $800 million… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the final passage of Senate Bill 1, the Election Integrity Bill, by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola: “I am extremely proud that the Texas Senate sent Senate Bill 1 to Gov. Abbott’s desk today. This bill is very similar to Senate Bill 7 which we… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following news that several U.S. military personnel were killed and injured in the attack at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan: “Jan and I are devastated to hear the news of the deaths and injuries sustained by several U.S. service members in the attack at the… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following news that Gov. Greg Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19: “I am sorry to hear the news that Gov. Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19. Please join Jan and me in prayer for him. I’ve been in touch with Gov. Abbott and I stand… Read more »

AUSTIN – Last week, Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, and 19 other Texas Senators sent a letter to the letter to Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUC) Chair Peter Lake, and Commissioners Will McAdams and Lori Cobos regarding House Bill 4492. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent the following letter to Chairman Lake and Commissioners McAdams and… Read more »