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Full-text search across every Texas state senator's press releases since January 2025. English stemming, title + body. Body text is extracted from the linked PDF or HTML detail page on every record.
Charges
El Paso, Texas — Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick released the Texas Senate’s interim charges
expressed appreciation to Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and the Texas Military Preparedness Commission for their continued
Sunset Advisory Commission by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as he released a slate of new committee assignments … Medicaid and Child Care Services. Lt. Governor Patrick issued that charge in late February.
“I am grateful
Religious Liberty
Austin, Texas- Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has announced the creation of the Senate Select
Committee … statement:
“I’m grateful to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick for the opportunity to serve on this committee. Religious
Higher Education Committee Chair by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Bettencourt will continue serving as Senate Local Government Chair … comments on his appointment by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick as the Chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee
Texas.
“I am grateful to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick for his trust and faith in my ability
February 20, 2026
The Honorable Dan Patrick
Lieutenant Governor of Texas
State Capitol, 2E.13 Austin, Texas 78701 Dear … Governor Patrick,
I greatly appreciate your soliciting input from Senators on issues to study during the
interim
school children. Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, and Speaker Burrows all supported both of these critical pieces
Contact: Sarah Leon Sarah.leon@senate.texas.gov
What Does Lt. Gov. Patrick’s “Operation Double Nickel” do for Texas Taxpayers … Homesteads $380 Minimum
HOUSTON, TX – Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced Operation Double Nickel, a major new property
Contact: Sarah Leon Sarah.leon@senate.texas.gov
Lt. Gov. Patrick’s “Operation Double Nickel” Proposes Major Increases in ISD Tax Homestead … reforms, voiced strong support for Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s proposal—“Operation Double Nickel”—to significantly increase school
College Campuses Statewide
Established by Lt. Gov. Patrick & Speaker Burrows days after Charlie Kirk Assassination
AUSTIN, TX — Senate … Select Committee was formed by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows following the tragic assassination
Higher Education appointed by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows on Thursday, November
homesteads and as priorities of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, it’s no surprise they passed the Legislature unanimously
HIGHER EDUCATION
(AUSTIN, TX) — Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows announced the creation of the Senate … Speech in Higher Education, and Lt. Gov Patrick named Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) to the Senate
Higher Education
Austin, Texas- Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has announced the creation of the Senate Select
Committee … uncomfortable.
“I’m grateful to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick for appointing me to this important committee. My
priority
priority bill of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows, and now heads to Governor Abbott … families, and educators across Texas.”
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick echoing final passage of HB 8: “When
consecutive votes. This session Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed her to the Senate Committees on Business and Commerce
Heads to Gov.’s Desk!
Lt. Gov. Patrick Priority Bill Receives Final Senate Passage & Heads … priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, filed in direct response to the devastating July 4th flood disaster
Passes Senate
SB 19, a Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Priority Filed during 2nd called 89th Special Session
Austin … request of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick during the second called Special Session of the 89th Legislature by Governor
bill, a priority legislation of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, lowers the voter-approval tax rate (VATR), previously known … another priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, to cut the VATR from 8% to 3.5%, slowing city
Passes Senate 30-0!
Lt. Gov Patrick Priority Bill Mandates Flood Warning Sirens System in Response to July … designated a priority bill by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, calls for the installation of proven time-tested technology
three priority bills, designated by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, through the Texas Senate Committee on Finance by Chair
Yesterday, Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick issued statements indicating that the Senate and House will
Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick signaling they will adjourn the 89th Texas Legislature’s First Called
Passes Senate Unanimously!
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Priority Bill Mandates Early Warning Sirens in Response to July … designated a priority bill by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, calls for the installation of proven time-tested technology