On Wednesday night, I joined Laura Ingraham on Fox News to discuss SB 8—one of my priority bills.                                                                                                                                      


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Requiring Local Law Enforcement to Assist in Federal Deportation Efforts


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On Wednesday night, I joined Laura Ingraham on Fox News to discuss SB 8—one of my priority bills—requiring local law enforcement to assist in federal deportation efforts. We also talked about President Trump's efforts to shake up Washington. Click here to watch the interview [[link removed]].


Major Bail Reform Package Passes the Texas Senate


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Across Texas, and specifically in Harris County, repeat and violent offenders, including those here illegally, are being released on personal recognizance or very low bail by judges and magistrates who disregard offenders’ violent history.


Since January 2021, there have been at least 162 homicide cases filed in Harris County alone involving defendants who were released on one or more criminal case bonds at the time they committed a new murder offense. THIS MUST END!


I thank Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, for her continued commitment to bail reform and public safety and for doing a great job carrying this important legislation.


Click here to read more about these bills [[link removed]], and click here to learn more about SJR 5 [[link removed]].


Everything You Wanted to Know About Bail Reform


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I called into DFW’s Morning News on KLIF Thursday morning to discuss the Texas Senate’s bail reform package and some of my key legislative initiatives, including the Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT). Click here to listen [[link removed]].


Everything You Wanted to Know About School Choice


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Since 2015, the Senate has passed School Choice five times—only for it to die in a Republican-controlled House each time.


The week before last, the Texas Senate passed School Choice for the sixth time at record speed.


The Senate will continue passing School Choice until the House finally acts.


I joined Mike Slater on SiriusXM to discuss this. Click here to listen [[link removed]].


Discussing BIG Ideas


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On Thursday, I spoke at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) Texas Policy Summit to discuss the BIG ideas the Texas Senate has been championing this session.


In the first four weeks of the session, we have already passed a huge Bail Reform Package, School Choice, and legislation that would increase the Homestead Exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 ($150,000 for seniors) out of the Texas Senate.


We still have much more to accomplish and will continue to work hard and pass the conservative legislation that continues to make Texas the best place to live, work, and raise a family.


The world needs a strong America, and America needs a strong Texas.


Delivering the Keynote at the Parker County Lincoln-Reagan Dinner in Weatherford


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On Thursday night, I was in Weatherford, where I had the honor of delivering the keynote address at the Parker County Lincoln-Reagan Dinner.


ICYMI: Addressing the Integrity of the Texas Lottery


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Recently, there have been many questions raised about the integrity of the Texas Lottery. On Monday night, an $83 million winning ticket was sold in Austin. Turns out, the retail establishment that sold the winning ticket in the front of the store was owned by the courier service that purchased the ticket behind the wall in the back of the store. I decided to go out and investigate for myself. In case you missed it, click here to watch the video [[link removed]].


Want more details? Check out my interviews with these local news stations:


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Thank you for all your support over the years and for everything you do to keep Texas red. May God bless you and your family, and may He continue to bless the greatest state of all—Texas.


Sincerely,


Dan Patrick [[link removed]]


Dan Patrick

Lieutenant Governor of Texas


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