Lt. Governor also announces security grant program for all school districts as one of the first steps in the Senate’s commitment to a comprehensive school safety plan   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced today he will donate up to 10 metal detectors to the Santa Fe Independent School District so the school district… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made the following statement today after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal detention policy at the U.S. border: “I support the executive action President Trump has taken today. No one wants to separate families and the president’s action will ensure that those who are crossing our… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Patrick addressed over a thousand young men in the Texas Capitol today who are attending 2018 Texas Boys State, a program of American Legion Boys State. “It is inspiring to see these young men stepping up to the plate to learn about the duties and responsibilities of citizenship and public service…. Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today upon announcing interim charges to the Select Committee on Violence in Schools and School Security: “On Wednesday I asked Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, to chair the Select Committee on Violence in Schools and School Security, to address the many factors that contribute to school… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick joined Gov. Greg Abbott today in Dallas and San Marcos for the roll out of the governor’s plan on school security. “I have worked closely with Gov. Abbott in developing his extensive proposal. I am grateful for the Governor’s rapid response immediately following the Santa Fe school shooting as… Read more »

“Outside of your personal financial gain, no good can come of this game. I am counting on you to do the right thing.”   HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent a letter today to the president of the Valve Software Corporation asking them to stop their plans to distribute a game called “Active Shooter,”… Read more »

SANTA FE – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement following today’s shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas: “We are mourning the victims of the tragic school shooting in Santa Fe. We are heartbroken and outraged by this loss. Gov. Greg Abbott and I are committed to using every resource we… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today in response to a ruling by a three judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit on Senate Bill 5, the Texas Voter ID Bill: “Senate Bill 5, the Texas Voter ID law, was one of my highest priorities in… Read more »

HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made the following statement today, after the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush, wife of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush, mother to former Texas governor and U.S. President George W. Bush and grandmother to Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush: “Former First Lady Barbara Bush was… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made this statement today after issuing an interim charge to the Senate Business and Commerce Committee to examine the 2018 electric reliability forecasts announced by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). The Senate Business and Commerce Committee is chaired by Sen. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills: “Texas is… Read more »