AUSTIN – Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Chris Flood to the Texas Ethics Commission today. Chris Flood is an attorney and partner at the Flood and Flood law firm in Houston. A former Harris County Assistant District Attorney, Flood’s legal practice currently focuses on white collar criminal defense cases. He has 25… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Governor Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the announcement that President Donald Trump will rescind the edict by former President Barack Obama mandating that public schools no longer designate separate restrooms for boys and girls and prohibiting public schools from providing individual accommodation for transgender students. “We agree with President Trump… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 5 – the Voter ID by Senator Joan Huffman, R-Houston. “Nothing is more critical to our democracy than the integrity of the voting process. That’s why I have fought for voter ID since my days as a state senator…. Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 798, naming July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day, by Senator Don Huffines, (R-Dallas). “July 7, 2016 was a dark day in Texas history when five brave police officers were shot in Dallas. It was a great blow… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill 4 – the Sanctuary Cities bill, by Senator Perry (R – Lubbock): “No city in Texas should be allowed to ignore the law. I congratulate Sen. Perry on today’s vote in the Senate to pass SB 4 and thank… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill 14 – the Ethics Reform bill, by Senator Van Taylor (R-Plano): “Government, at all levels, must inspire the public’s trust in a transparent and ethically principled manner. I congratulate Sen. Taylor on today’s unanimous vote in the Senate to… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has asked the Texas Rangers to assist the Houston Police Department in finding New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady’s jersey, which was stolen from the Patriot’s locker room at NRG Stadium in Houston last night. Brady wore the jersey during the Patriots comeback victory in the Super Bowl. “In… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement on the filing of Senate Bill 14 – Ethics Reform, by Senator Van Taylor (R-Plano): “Texans hold their elected officials to the highest standards – and rightfully so. This legislative session, I’ve made ethics reform one of my top priorities so that government – at… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 22, by Senate Education Chair Larry Taylor, (R – Friendswood): “Senate Bill 22 is built on a partnership between school districts, higher education institutions and business employers. I am proud that Texas is going farther to meet our workforce… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bills 18 and 19, by Senator Kel Seliger, (R – Amarillo): “Senate Bills 18 and 19 are critical to ensure higher education tuition and fees do not continue to outpace what hardworking Texans earn. Making college more affordable for all… Read more »