“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 »

“A historic victory for the Second Amendment”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today announcing that a full agreement has been reached on House Bill 1927: “I congratulate Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, and Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, for reaching a full agreement on Constitutional Carry – HB 1927. This legislation restores… Read more »

“In the Lone Star State, the Constitution is our permit to carry.”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of House Bill 1927, carried by Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown: “I am proud that the Texas Senate passed House Bill 1927 today, the Constitutional Carry bill, which affirms every… Read more »

“I remain committed to making sure that we fix what went wrong during the winter storm and significantly lowering the sky-high pricing cap is one thing that can be done immediately. What happened during the February storm cannot be allowed to happen again.”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following… Read more »