AUSTIN – The following protocols will be in place when Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick gavels in the Texas Senate for the 87th Legislative Session on opening day, January 12, 2021. At a time when the U.S. Capitol and many state capitol buildings are closed to the public, these protocols are designed to ensure the Texas… Read more »

HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced today that he has appointed Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., D-Brownsville, to serve as vice chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. Sen. Lucio replaces Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen: “I am proud to appoint Sen. Eddie Lucio as vice chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. Sen. Lucio’s commitment to… Read more »

HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today after news that Houston Police Department Sergeant Sean Rios was killed in the line of duty: “Jan and I are saddened to hear of the passing of HPD Sergeant Sean Rios. Sgt. Rios was a 25-year veteran of the Houston Police Department. He leaves… Read more »

HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today after news that Houston Police Department Sergeant Harold Preston was killed in the line of duty: “Earlier today, Sgt. Harold Preston was gunned down in the line of duty protecting his community. Sgt. Preston served Houston for 41 years, a testament to his remarkable… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, to the Senate Redistricting Committee today, replacing Sen. Pat Fallon, R-Prosper, who’s leaving the Texas Senate: “I am proud to appoint Sen. Birdwell to the Redistricting Committee. I know he will bring his legendary work ethic as well as his insight… Read more »

HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today after news that Houston Fire Department Arson Investigator Lemuel Bruce was killed in the line of duty early this morning: “Early this morning, a brave first responder with the Houston Fire Department was gunned down in the line of duty. Please join Jan and… Read more »

HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick today called on the State Auditor to provide a financial and programmatic audit of the more than $138 million state dollars that have been allocated for the historic preservation of the Alamo. Here is the text of the letter: “Since 2015 the Texas Legislature has appropriated more than $138… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following news of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump’s positive coronavirus tests: “Jan and I hope that you will join us in praying for President Trump and the First Lady as they begin quarantine and the recovery process. The President is a great… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Historical Commission’s vote to reject the proposal to move the Alamo Cenotaph outside the battle walls of the Alamo: “I want to thank the members of the Texas Historical Commission who made a critically important decision today to protect the history of… Read more »

HOUSTON – Last week, the Senate Democrat Caucus sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott and copied to Lt. Gov. Patrick urging the immediate removal of Confederate monuments and symbols displayed in buildings and on the grounds of the Texas Capitol. Lt. Gov. Patrick sent this letter in response to the Democrat Senators today:  … Read more »