AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today in response to a ruling by a three judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit on Senate Bill 5, the Texas Voter ID Bill: “Senate Bill 5, the Texas Voter ID law, was one of my highest priorities in… Read more »

HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made the following statement today, after the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush, wife of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush, mother to former Texas governor and U.S. President George W. Bush and grandmother to Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush: “Former First Lady Barbara Bush was… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made this statement today after issuing an interim charge to the Senate Business and Commerce Committee to examine the 2018 electric reliability forecasts announced by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). The Senate Business and Commerce Committee is chaired by Sen. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills: “Texas is… Read more »

Underscores Commitment to Pension and Health Care Benefits that are Available to Teachers Forever   SAN ANTONIO – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick addressed the statewide conference of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) in San Antonio this morning underscoring his commitment to maintain the integrity of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and TRS Care. “My… Read more »

HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following his visit to the Kingwood, Lake Houston, Lake Conroe and the San Jacinto River areas yesterday: “Yesterday, I toured Kingwood, Lake Houston, Lake Conroe and the San Jacinto River to view the impact of the devastation from Hurricane Harvey. This was my 5th visit… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, today, presented Interim Chief of Police, Brian Manley of the Austin Police Department with a certificate of recognition and a Texas flag for his leadership in the recent operation that led to finding the Austin bomber. “It is a great honor to recognize Interim Chief of Police Brian Manley… Read more »

Longtime COS, Logan Spence, to Step Down Darrell Dávila Named New Chief   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced today that his longtime Chief of Staff, Logan Spence, is stepping aside to enter the private sector. He will be replaced by the lieutenant governor’s current General Counsel, Darrell D. Dávila, effective April 2. “Logan… Read more »

Campbell Appointed to Senate Finance Committee   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, Chair of the Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee today and named Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, to the Senate Finance Committee. “Sen. Birdwell is a proven and respected conservative leader who will bring his no-nonsense approach… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement this evening in response to a ruling by a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit that upheld almost all of Senate Bill 4, the Texas legislation that bans sanctuary cities: “Senate Bill 4 was a top priority for me because… Read more »

SAN ANTONIO – Lt. Gov. Patrick gave the keynote address today at the Alamo during the Commemoration Ceremony of the 182nd Texas Independence Day. “The Alamo is our treasure, but its meaning and importance extends far beyond San Antonio and Texas. The spirit of the Alamo lives in the hearts of all Americans. The battle… Read more »