Vilma Jean Goeb 1926-2016   AUSTIN – “The loss of one’s mother isn’t something you can ever be fully prepared for. But she was prepared. She knew the Lord and He knew her. She is surrounded by a host of angels, in the presence of Christ, and reunited in heaven with my father Charles. “I… Read more »

“I believe a long-awaited revival of state sovereignty is right around the corner”   Washington D.C. – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick addressed a gathering of National Conference of State Legislature members at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. today. His comments come as President-elect Trump begins his transition to the White House. The lieutenant… Read more »

On first day of filing, legislation will affirm commitment to life, liberty and lean government that promotes prosperity   AUSTIN – On the first day of legislative bill filing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released his list of top 10 legislative priorities for the 2017 Legislative Session. The lieutenant governor has reserved a total of thirty… Read more »

AUSTIN – On the morning of Sunday, November 13, 2016, Vilma Jean Goeb, mother of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, passed away due to heart failure. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Lt. Gov. Patrick’s father, Charles Goeb, passed away in 2002. Details of the arrangements are pending.

“Additional resources must be precisely targeted on the problem of retention”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the release of the Senate Finance Committee Workgroup on Child Protection recommendations regarding critical needs funding for the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS): “I commend Chairman Charles Schwertner and the… Read more »

Patrick PSA Slated to Run Throughout Texas During National Adoption Month AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement following the Texas Faith Leader Summit at the Capitol today sponsored by the Department of Family and Protective Services.     “I was very proud to take the lead in reviving the collaboration between faith-based… Read more »

“I support Senator Nelson’s Demand for Immediate Answers”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Senate Finance Committee hearing on the latest funding request from the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS): “I commend Senate Finance Chair Jane Nelson and members of the Senate Finance Committee for their… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent the attached letter to Texas’ institutions of higher education:   “I am advising you that I am not approving any higher education requests to increase FTE authorizations (staff) for fiscal year 2017,” Patrick said in the letter. “Any requested increases should be presented to budget writers of… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a major initiative today calling on Texas’ many faith-based communities to help identify homes for children in need of foster care. The initiative is being launched in conjunction with National Adoption Month in November. “Thousands of children in Texas’ foster care system need your help. They need safe and loving… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the following appointments to the Economic Incentive Oversight Board: Windi Grimes – an investments executive in Houston, TX. Bill Lavers – Executive Director of the Development Corporation of Snyder, TX. The Economic Incentive Oversight Board examines the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and funds administered by the… Read more »