AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 1, the election integrity bill, by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola: “I am very proud that the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 1 today. SB 1 is about ensuring that every Texan trusts the outcome of every election in Texas…. Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 7, providing a 13th check for retired teachers, by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: “Other than a parent, no person is more important to the development of a child than a teacher. Providing a 13th check for our retired… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced today that the Senate will be honoring Opal Lee, the force behind the establishment of a federal Juneteenth holiday, on July 22nd. In making the announcement, Lt. Gov. Patrick said: “Sen. Powell and I have been working on a ceremony to honor Opal Lee since before the Special… Read more »

“Jane Nelson is the finest Finance Chair in Texas history”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the news that Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, will not seek re-election: “Jane Nelson is a great state senator whose 28 years of service, hard work and dedication to our state will be… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced today that his Senior Advisor, Sherry Sylvester, will be leaving his office at the end of July. Sylvester has worked for Lt. Gov. Patrick for the past seven years, working on his first campaign for lieutenant governor and serving on his transition team after he was elected. She… Read more »

“I told Gov. Abbott that he has my 100% support to build the wall”   HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today in support of Gov. Greg Abbott’s proposal to continue building a wall along the Texas-Mexico border: “Thanks to President Biden, illegal border crossings are at a twenty-year high with… Read more »

Praises Buckingham for Excellent Job on Senate Nominations   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced today that he has selected new chairs for four Senate Committees, prior to the upcoming special session. Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels – Nominations Committee Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood – Administration Committee Sen. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills –… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today after gaveling out the 87th Legislative Session, sine die: “During the 87th Legislative Session, the Texas Senate faced unprecedented challenges and demonstrated their commitment to the people of Texas again and again. They passed 28 of the 30 priorities I gave them at the beginning… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today on the final passage of Senate Bill 1, the 2022-2023 State Budget, and House Bill 2, the 2021 Supplemental Budget: “I congratulate Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, and the Texas Senate for the unanimous final passage of the State Budget and House Bill 2, the… Read more »

“Texans Reject Critical Race Theory”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today on the passage of House Bill 3979 early this morning, banning so-called ‘critical race theory’ in Texas schools: “Texans roundly reject the ‘woke’ philosophies that espouse that one race or sex is better than another and that someone, by… Read more »