AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 6, the Congressional District Map, by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: “The congressional district map that the Texas Senate passed today is both legal and fair. This map displays our collective commitment to making sure every Texan’s voice is heard… Read more »

HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following news of a school shooting at Timberview High School in Arlington: “Texans are heartbroken and outraged by news of the shooting at Timberview High School in Arlington. Please join Jan and me in praying for all the victims to make a full recovery, and… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 4, the Texas Senate District Map, by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: “The Senate’s map that passed today is fair and legal, and passed with bipartisan support. This map illustrates our commitment to making sure every Texan is well-represented… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Public Utility Commission of Texas’ vote on Docket 52322, that finances $2.1B for retail electric companies: “Today’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) vote on Docket 52322 is bad public policy and a bad decision for Texas taxpayers. The PUC violated the spirit of House… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today on the State Bar of Texas’ naming of a partisan and one-sided Investigatory Panel against the attorney general: “The State Bar of Texas’ Investigatory Panel’s attack against Attorney General Paxton appears politically motivated and in violation of Article 2, Section 1 of the Texas Constitution,… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 1, Property Tax Relief, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston: “I have been fighting against increasing property taxes since long before I was Lt. Governor and I am proud the Texas Senate moved to pass additional relief today. This bill… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 3, the Fair Sports for Women and Girls Act, by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock: “Women have fought for equality in sports for decades, and they have achieved enormous success along the way. It is not fair to allow boys… Read more »

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 »