AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asked Attorney General Ken Paxton today to clarify Texas law regarding regulations for handgun licensees and security teams in Texas churches: “The recent church shooting in Sutherland Springs was an immense tragedy, the likes of which I pray to never see again. I know many are thankful for the… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today on the Texas Senate Christmas tree: “When I became lieutenant governor, I reinstituted the tradition of celebrating Christmas with a Christmas Tree in the Senate Chamber for the first time in 70 years. Jan and I were proud to be joined by First Lady… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today in response to recent reports that the latest Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Unified Transportation Plan (UTP) includes the addition of 15 managed toll lanes: “I oppose adding any additional toll lanes to TxDOT’s UTP. I fought against increasing the state’s reliance on toll… Read more »

HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was proud to join the Houston Astros World Series Victory Parade in Houston today. The lieutenant governor issued this statement following the parade: “The World Series victory by the Astros demonstrates what we have known all along — this is a team of champions and they have won the… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick today appointed six Texas senators to the Texas Legislative Council. The Texas Legislative Council assists the legislature in drafting proposed legislation, conducts investigations and studies, and makes reports to the legislature. The Lt. Governor’s appointees are:   Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has appointed four individuals to the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders.   Dr. Vaunette Fay, Houston, has a PhD in Nursing Theory Development and Research and is a Professor of Clinical Nursing at University of Texas Health School of Nursing in Houston. She has over 30… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made this statement today following President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of his son Ryan Patrick for United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas: “Jan and I are obviously very proud of our son Ryan. The selection process was extremely competitive and involved a series of interviews and… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has appointed three individuals to assist the Texas Commission on the Arts in the selection of the Texas poet laureate, the Texas state musician, and two Texas artists for two-dimensional and three-dimensional media. The selections will be made later next year. The individuals named by the lieutenant governor are:… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the following appointments to the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Advisory Council today:   Dr. Brenda Hellyer – Pasadena, Chancellor, San Jacinto Community College Dr. Keith Bryant – Lubbock, Superintendent, Lubbock-Cooper ISD Mario Lozoya – San Antonio, Director of Government Relations, External Affairs Department, Toyota… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the following appointments to the Joint Interim Committee on Prescribing and Dispensing Controlled Substances:           Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown         Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin         Sen. Dawn Buckingham, R-Lakeway   The Joint Interim Committee on Prescribing and Dispensing Controlled… Read more »