The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) remembered and paid tribute to Texas Highway Patrol Troopers, Texas Rangers and Special Agents who lost their lives in the line of duty at today’s 2021 Peace Officers Memorial Service. Those honored included Trooper Moises Sanchez, who died in August 2019, and Trooper Chad Walker, who was killed in March 2021. The service was held at DPS Headquarters in Austin, with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as the guest speaker. […]
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement on July 7 Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today in honor of all Texas law enforcement officers killed in the line-of-duty: “July 7 marks the solemn anniversary of the tragic loss of five law enforcement officers in Dallas. That was a dark day for Texas and for all America. Going forward, Texas has set aside July 7 to honor those law enforcement officers and every first responder who has laid down their life to protect their community. Today, […]
Lt. Governor Passes Top 30 Legislative Priorities Out of the Senate
20 Are On Track to Become Law; Others Blocked by Texas House AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today after gaveling sine die for the regular 85th legislative session: “I began this session with a strong conservative agenda that affirmed my commitment to property tax reform, women’s privacy, life, the second amendment, border security, religious liberty and a lean and efficient government. Twenty of the 30 priorities I announced in January are […]
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick: Statement on Memorial Ceremony for Texas’ Fallen Service Members
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Legislative Memorial Ceremony: “Today, we gathered in the Texas Capitol to memorialize all Texans who have fallen in the line of active duty. This remembrance was a solemn reminder that the freedoms we are blessed to have in this country are not free. In John 15:13 the Bible says: ‘Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his […]
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick: Response to Texas House Rejection of HB 21
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today following the Texas House rejection of House Bill 21 — the $530 million school funding plan: “I am appalled that the Texas House turned down an additional half-billion dollars for public schools simply because it included a program that might allow some disabled child somewhere in Texas to attend a private school that his parents believe would be better for him or her. The […]
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick: Statement on the Signing of Legislation Blocking Discriminatory Trade Practices Against Israel
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following Governor Greg Abbott signing legislation that will block discriminatory trade practices against Israel: “For many years Israel has been a critical ally and a key trade partner for the State of Texas. That’s why I made ending discriminatory trade practices against Israel a top legislative priority. Today, we made a firm statement that we stand by our friend in the Middle East just as […]
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 18 – Tuition Set-Asides and Senate Bill 19 – Tuition Reform
For our state to continue to prosper, Texans must be able to obtain a quality education at public institutions at a cost they can afford. Posted by Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Texas on Thursday, April 6, 2017 AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 18 – Tuition Set-Asides and Senate Bill 19 – Tuition Reform, by Senator Kel Seliger, R – Amarillo.
Lt. Governor Patrick: Statement on the Filing of Senate Bill 28 – Texas Ports Act
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 28 – Texas Ports Act by Senator Brandon Creighton, (R – Conroe): “Texas ports serve as gateways to the state economy – creating nearly 1.6 million jobs for Texans. In order for Texas to remain the number one exporting state we must continue to enhance connectivity to ports and invest in port infrastructure. SB 28 will accomplish this goal by providing […]
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick: Statement on the Filing of SB 10 – Hailstorm Lawsuit Reform
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 10 – Hailstorm Lawsuit Reform, by Senator Kelly Hancock (R – North Richland Hills): (To see the video click here)
Lt. Governor Patrick Statement on SB 798 – Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day
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 to our state and it is fitting that we set aside a day to honor their loss and the […]