AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s updated biennial revenue estimate (BRE): “I am not surprised by Comptroller Hegar’s announcement today affirming that our conservative policies — low taxes and reasonable regulation — as well as our commitment to keeping our state open — have caused the Texas… Read more »

Stops Critical Race Theory & 1619 Myths in Texas Schools   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 2202, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe: “Texans reject critical race theory and other so-called ‘woke’ philosophies that maintain that one race or sex is inherently superior to another… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Senate Finance Chairman Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound and Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, and Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood to the 2022-2023 budget conference. “I know that Chair Nelson and Senators Huffman, Kolkhorst, Nichols and Taylor will make sure our state budget… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 22, the First Responders Pandemic Care Act, by Sen. Drew Springer, R-Muenster: “During the worst days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas first responders repeatedly went beyond the call of duty to assist their fellow Texans, often putting their… Read more »

“Despite the unprecedented time challenges of this session including the pandemic and the winter storm, 25 conservative legislative priorities have already passed the Texas Senate”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today applauding the Texas Senate for their hard work in passing 25 of the 30 priority bills he targeted for… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 19, the Stop Corporate Gun Boycotts Act, by Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown: “I congratulate Sen. Schwertner and the Texas Senate on the passage of Senate Bill 19 which ensures that the state of Texas will no longer do business… Read more »

“If Wall Street turns their back on Texas and our thriving oil and gas industry, then Texas will not do business with Wall Street.”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 13, the Oil & Gas Investment Protection Act, by Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury: “The… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 18, the Protect Second Amendment Businesses Act, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe: “During emergencies or disasters, Texans should not have to worry about the infringement of their Second Amendment rights. When Second Amendment businesses are under threat, we know… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 28, the Charter School Equity Act, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston: “I commend Sen. Bettencourt and the Texas Senate for their leadership on this critical issue. Charter schools have become a vital education option for Texas parents and students… Read more »

“In the same week that the NCAA threatened states that don’t open women’s sports to men, the Texas Senate took a principled stand in support of women and girls’ high school and middle school sports.”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 29, the Fair… Read more »