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 »

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 »