AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick named his appointments to the Senate Select Committee on Transportation Planning. Senate Select Committee on Transportation Planning: Senator Robert Nichols, Chair Senator Bob Hall Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa Senator Joan Huffman Senator Charles Perry Created by House Bill 20, this committee examines issues related to transportation planning,… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick made the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s order that abortion clinics do not have to abide by higher standards: “The U.S. Supreme Court is continuing their attack on state’s rights with a narrow majority of activist justices. Their decision to allow abortion clinics to continue their… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick made the following statement regarding the Texas Attorney General’s opinion clarifying the First Amendment religious liberty rights of governmental officials involved in issuing same-sex marriage licenses and conducting same-sex wedding ceremonies: “On Thursday I made a request to Attorney General Ken Paxton for a legal opinion on how… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick makes the following statement regarding the United States Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriage: “Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is not a decision based on any law that Congress has passed legalizing gay marriage in the United States. The Supreme Court, as it has in the past,… Read more »

AUSTIN – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick requested an opinion from the Texas Attorney General in anticipation of a decision by the United States Supreme Court regarding same sex marriage: “In Texas, the law of the land defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. This principle was adopted by over 76… Read more »

AUSTIN – “I am extremely disappointed that the Supreme Court of the United States has once again sided with President Obama’s disastrous healthcare legislation. This should have been an easy decision based on the actual law as written. “I agree with the dissenting opinion which soberly points out that the court was parting from normal… Read more »

AUSTIN – For all their hype, the release of this year’s Texas Monthly – Best and Worst List, the article offers its readers nothing but hyperbole and cheap shots. It is a poor example of journalistic standards. The writers of the article failed to recognize that this was one of the most productive and successful… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick released the following statement following Governor Greg Abbott signing the 2016-17 budget into law: “I am proud of the budget that Governor Abbott signed today. It not only addresses the priorities of Texans but maintains our conservative principles. “This budget includes $3.8 billion in tax relief for property owners… Read more »

June 15, 2015   Mr. Jeffrey Zucker President of CNN Worldwide One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303 RE: CNN Host Fredricka Whitfield’s comments Mr. Zucker, On June 13, CNN News host Fredricka Whitfield said the gunman that opened fire at the Dallas Police Headquarters and planted pipe bombs, was “courageous” and “brave” for his actions…. Read more »

AUSTIN – “As a senator, I was a co-author of the legislation comprised of three bills, (one by Senator’s Glenn Hegar, Dan Patrick and Bob Deuell). I was always confident the federal courts would stand behind this legislation protecting life. “This is the second victory for us at the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals…. Read more »