AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today announced the Senate and House General Investigating Committees on the July 2025 Flooding Events. Created by Senate Resolution 2 and House Resolution 177 from the second called special session of the 89th Legislature, these committees will meet jointly. Upon announcement,… Read more »

AUSTIN, Texas – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows today announced the formation of Senate and House Select Committees on Civil Discourse & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education. These select committees will meet jointly to study and issue reports on bias, discourse, and freedom of speech across Texas college campuses. The State… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today: “This is not a personal fight with the governor. It is a disagreement on extremely important policy. We worked together well this session and will in the future. On this issue, we disagree. “The Governor’s executive order, intentionally or not, has sent a signal… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today upon the Texas Senate’s Passage of House Bill 7, Protecting Unborn Children, by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Tyler, on second reading: “The Texas Senate is committed to protecting the unborn. Today, we passed HB 7 to make sure abortion-inducing drugs cannot be distributed in Texas… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today upon the Texas Senate’s passage of House Bill 8, Phasing Out the STAAR test, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston: “Since I was Chair of the Senate Committee on Education 13 years ago, I have been a leader on public education reform. It was then… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today upon the Texas Senate’s passage of House Bill 25, Making Ivermectin Easily Accessible, by Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood: “The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the need for increased medical freedom in Texas. Today, the Texas Senate passed HB 25 to make Ivermectin available over the… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today upon the Texas Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 19, Banning Campaign Fundraising During Special Sessions, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston: “For decades, Texas law has prohibited the Governor, Lt. Governor, and legislators from raising campaign funds during regular legislative sessions. Yesterday, the Senate passed… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today upon the Texas Senate’s Passage of House Bill 4, the Congressional Redistricting Map, sponsored by Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, by a vote of 18-11: After a two-week Democrat quorum break and other delays, HB 4, the Congressional Redistricting Map that adds 5 Republican majority… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s unanimous passage of Senate Bill 1, the Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act, by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock: “Every child who attends summer camp should come home with nothing more than memories of laughter, friendship, and adventure. This July, Texas was shaken… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today, applauding the Texas Senate for advancing the majority of Second Special Session Bills on Gov. Abbott’s call: “The Senate passed all 18 bills on Gov. Abbott’s call in the first special session and is on track to do it again. The Texas Senate once… Read more »