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 »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today after the Texas Senate, for the third time since May, passed Senate Bill 6, by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, Banning THC, with bipartisan support: “Today marked the third time since May that the Texas Senate has taken bold action to protect our communities by… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today upon completion of the Texas Senate’s marathon floor session, during which 10 of Gov. Abbott’s special session items were passed: “Today, with a week remaining in the special session, the Texas Senate completed work on all items on Gov. Abbott’s call. In one day,… Read more »