AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Sen. Bob Hall, of Edgewood, Sen. Angela Paxton, of McKinney, and Sen. Royce West, of Dallas, to the Joint Oversight Committee on Investment in Information Technology Improvement and Modernization Projects. Upon making the appointments, Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement: “It is essential… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Sen. Brandon Creighton, of Conroe, Sen. Larry Taylor, of Friendswood, and Chancellor Stephen Head, of The Woodlands, to the Texas Commission on Community College Finance. Upon making the appointments, Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement: “Community colleges are a major part of creating… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Chuck Cook, of Flower Mound, to the Adult High School Charter School Program Advisory Committee. Upon making the appointment, Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement: “Adult learning can open doors and present better economic opportunities for Texans, and I know that Chuck will… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Sen. Brandon Creighton, of Conroe, former Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, of Austin, and Sherry Sylvester, of San Antonio, to the 1836 Project Advisory Committee. Upon making the appointments, Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement: “The 1836 Project will play a key role… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan issued this joint statement today following an agreement on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding: “The Texas House and Senate have come to an agreement on a bold financial package using both ARPA and state dollars to address health issues related to COVID-19, and the… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent the following letter to Gov. Greg Abbott today asking him to add tuition revenue bonds to the special session call:   Dear Governor Abbott: I am writing to request that you add tuition revenue bonds (TRBs) as a subject to the legislative call for consideration during the Third… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 6, the Congressional District Map, by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: “The congressional district map that the Texas Senate passed today is both legal and fair. This map displays our collective commitment to making sure every Texan’s voice is heard… Read more »

HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following news of a school shooting at Timberview High School in Arlington: “Texans are heartbroken and outraged by news of the shooting at Timberview High School in Arlington. Please join Jan and me in praying for all the victims to make a full recovery, and… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 4, the Texas Senate District Map, by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: “The Senate’s map that passed today is fair and legal, and passed with bipartisan support. This map illustrates our commitment to making sure every Texan is well-represented… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Public Utility Commission of Texas’ vote on Docket 52322, that finances $2.1B for retail electric companies: “Today’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) vote on Docket 52322 is bad public policy and a bad decision for Texas taxpayers. The PUC violated the spirit of House… Read more »