AUSTIN – Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick released the following statement regarding the possible expansion of the Big 12 NCAA athletic conference: “The start of the school year means football season is upon us. As a former sportscaster I know that Texans take their football seriously, and so do I. “I previously commented about my… Read more »

AUSTIN – Nothing is more critical to our democracy than the integrity of the voting process. Citizens must be able to trust the certified outcome of every election and we must protect the voting rights of every eligible voter in Texas. That’s why I co-authored the Voter ID bill as a state senator and why… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today’s decision by the Fort Worth Independent School District is a victory for parents’ rights and student safety. I am pleased the FWISD superintendent and school board have listened to parents in the school district and pulled down their existing transgender policy. I first went to Fort Worth to speak out against this… Read more »

AUSTIN – Last night, Texas correctional officer, Mari Johnson was murdered by an inmate at the Robertson Unit in Abilene. I expect a thorough investigation into this tragedy so that the perpetrator is brought to justice. At a time when law enforcement officer deaths are becoming more common I urge all Texans to remember that… Read more »

Lt. Governor Speaks Directly to the President in National Town Hall Forum   WASHINGTON, DC – Lt. Governor Dan Patrick called on President Barack Obama today to take strong steps to demonstrate his support for police in light of the violence of recent days. Speaking in Washington, D.C., at a national town hall on police… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has been invited to appear in a one-hour Town Hall TV Special, called “The President & the People: A National Conversation,” with President Obama from Washington, D.C. According to ABC News, the Town Hall program will focus on “race relations, justice, policing and equality by the members of the… Read more »

DALLAS – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will attend the interfaith tribute to fallen officers memorial service in Dallas, Texas today. The lieutenant governor will also attend a service for each of the five officers throughout the week. Patrick asks that all Texans support and pray for the men and women who bravely risk their lives… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, as acting governor, I am directing that the Texas flag be immediately lowered to half-staff in honor of the lives and public service of our slain officers and victims of yesterday’s tragic and senseless event. I ask that you keep the brave men and women in law enforcement in your thoughts and… Read more »

AUSTIN – Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dallas Police Department, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and Dallas first responders. Several officers have been killed and many have been injured. During times like this all Texans must stand united as this  investigation continues and those responsible are stopped, apprehended and brought to justice…. Read more »

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Joe Straus sent a letter to all state agencies directing them to reduce their budget requests by four percent for the 2018-2019 biennial budget. In developing the budget, the leaders urged agency heads to continue building off the successful work of the 84th legislative… Read more »