AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced today that he has appointed Leticia “Letty” Martinez to the Child Fatality Review Team Committee. Upon making the announcement the lieutenant governor made the following statement: “I am confident that Letty Martinez will work diligently with the Child Fatality Review Team Committee to ensure we are doing everything… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the announcement of the guilty verdicts against Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio: “I have confidence in our judicial system and the jury has spoken. Though I recognize that Sen. Uresti is entitled to exercise his right to appeal, my first priority is to the… Read more »

AUSTIN – Tonight I sent the following letter to Attorney General Ken Paxton: The Honorable Ken Paxton, Attorney General Office of the Attorney General P.O. Box 12548 Austin, Texas 78711-2548 Re: Potential Violation of Sanctuary Cities Ban Dear Attorney General Paxton: I am very troubled by the recent news reports of the San Antonio police… Read more »

Lt. Gov. Helps Launch SB 12 Protective Vests Program in Dallas   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was in Dallas today to observe Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and join Gov. Greg Abbott in announcing the first round of grant funding for Senate Bill 12 — the purchase of protective vests for law enforcement officers… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement following Attorney General Ken Paxton’s opinion on guns and security in Texas churches: “I want to thank Attorney General Ken Paxton for his timely response to my request for an opinion clarifying the rights of handgun license holders to carry their handguns in church. Following… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Steven Alvis, of Houston, to the Texas Facilities Commission today. Upon making the announcement the lieutenant governor made the following statement: “Mr. Alvis has a great deal of experience in this area and I am confident he will serve admirably on the Texas Facilities Commission.”… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced today that he has appointed Joseph Slovacek, of Houston, to the Texas Ethics Commission. Upon making the announcement the lieutenant governor made the following statement: “Joe Slovacek is known for his plain talk and no-nonsense approach to everything he does, which will be a great asset at the… Read more »

December 14 was Deadline for Appointments to Commission Established in August AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called on Texas House Speaker Joe Straus today to announce his appointees to the Texas Commission on Public School Finance that was established with the passage of House Bill 21 in the Special Legislative Session this past summer…. Read more »

Option Could Help Many Dealing With Damaged Property   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today informing residents with damaged homes and businesses in the 60 Texas counties that were declared disaster areas following Hurricane Harvey that they have the option to pay their 2017 and 2018 property taxes in installments… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Sen. Dawn Buckingham, R-Lakeway, to the Partnership Advisory Commission. Upon making the appointment Lt. Gov. Patrick said: “In a state the size of Texas, it is critical that our elected leaders are thorough and thoughtful to ensure that your tax dollars are being spent… Read more »