AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick commended the Senate Select Committee on Violence in Schools and School Security today which has just concluded its final committee meeting. Chaired by Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, the committee has taken testimony from over 150 witnesses on school violence and security issues. “Senator Taylor and the select committee have… Read more »

Santa Fe Strong Safety & Security Committee Unanimously Recommended Installation of Metal Detectors AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today in response to the Santa Fe Independent School District Board of Trustees vote last night to install metal detectors at the entrances to their schools before the school year begins this… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Patrick made this statement today following Texas Comptroller, Glenn Hegar’s update on the 2018-19 Certification Revenue Estimate: “The $2.6 Billion positive revenue estimate we received today is a direct result of the ingenuity, innovation and hard work of Texas business which thrives because of the sound conservative policies we have put… Read more »

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 »