Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today: “Nothing is more important to Texans than protecting innocent life, which is why we stand determined to protect Tinslee Lewis. I am in full support of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to appeal this case and continue to pursue every legal option to give this precious baby… Read more »
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on Shooting of Panola County Sheriff’s Deputy
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the news that a Panola County Sheriff’s Deputy was killed in the line of duty: “Early this morning another law enforcement officer on duty was gun downed in Panola County after a traffic stop. This young officer leaves a grieving family and two young… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick Statement at West Freeway Church of Christ
WHITE SETTLEMENT – Following the shooting at the West Freeway Church of Christ this morning, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick joined law enforcement leaders from the Texas Dept. of Public Safety, the White Settlement Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and West Freeway’s pastor for a press conference earlier this evening. Here is a summary… Read more »
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick: Statement on West Freeway Church of Christ Shooting in White Settlement
AUSTIN – Lt. Governor Dan Patrick issued the following statement today in response to the news of a church shooting in White Settlement, Texas: “I received the tragic news this morning of the church shooting in White Settlement where at least two people were killed. This shooting in a place of worship makes this evil… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Patrick Challenges Bush Characterization of Alamo Redesign Plan Opponents
HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today: “My office received the most recent report on the Alamo renovation from the General Land Office (GLO) last night as meetings continue to move forward on the Alamo redesign in San Antonio. In 2018, GLO Commissioner George P. Bush signed an agreement with Mayor… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Patrick Announces Senate Chamber Review Committee
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced today that he has appointed a committee to review the history and procedures for the placement of art and other decor in the historic Texas Senate Chamber. Senate Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, will chair the committee. The Lt. Governor has made a number of changes in… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Patrick: Statement on Surprise Billing Rules
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following news reports that the Texas Medical Board may be attempting to weaken the surprise billing legislation passed in the 2019 Legislative Session: “After passing the strongest “surprise billing” protections in the nation, I am not happy to learn that attempts may be being made… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Releases 2019 Interim Charges to the Texas Senate
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has asked committees of the Texas Senate to study 116 charges during the interim before the 2021 legislative session. These charges include 7 that were issued to the Senate Select Committee on Mass Violence Prevention and Community Safety in September. Lt. Gov. Patrick made the following statement upon issuing… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Patrick: Statement on Google IT Support Professional Certificate Announcement
DALLAS – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick joined Presidential Advisor Ivanka Trump and Google CEO Sundar Pichai at El Centro College in Dallas today to launch an initiative to expand its IT Support Professional Certificate program to include Texas. The lieutenant governor issued the following statement following the event. “Texas’ economy is booming and we lead… Read more »
Joint Statement on LBB Fiscal Update
Year-End Numbers Show State Leaders are Keeping Commitment to Keep Budget Growth Below Population Times Inflation AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen issued statements today following the release of the Legislative Budget Board’s (LBB) Fiscal Year-End Update which shows the rate of state budget growth remains… Read more »