Joining President Trump at his Roundtable in Kerrville
On Friday, I joined President Trump in Kerrville—alongside other local officials and first responders—for a roundtable on the recent and tragic flooding in the Texas Hill Country. I shared a few words, which you can watch in a brief clip, along with the full roundtable discussion, here.
Standing on the Rock of Faith
I know our faith will carry us through this difficult time. The people along the river aren’t standing on the rock or the bank—they’re standing on the rock of their faith.
After the roundtable, I joined Jason Chaffetz on Fox News to reflect on my time in Kerrville with President Trump. Click here to watch the interview.
Our Faith Will Carry Us Through
Over the years, we’ve witnessed countless tragedies—and every time I’m with those who have suffered great loss, I see it: people stand on their faith. It’s that faith that carries us through, first and foremost. And it’s that same faith that will carry us through this tragic time in Texas.
I was on America’s Newsroom Friday morning to comment. Click here to watch the interview.
Stories of Strength Amid the Storm
Where Courage Rose with the Water
I spent Monday in Kerrville. It was another heartbreaking day, but also one filled with powerful stories of heroism. I’m in complete awe of the courage and faith shown by Texas flood survivors—ordinary people risking everything to save lives and finding hope even as the waters rose.
I joined Fox & Friends early Tuesday morning to discuss.
Click here to watch the interview.
Announcing the Creation of the Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding
Speaker Dustin Burrows and I have created the Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding to address the current needs and resources necessary to avoid such devastating impacts along our rivers in the future.
Both chambers’ Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding will examine the following items on the governor’s special session call, which begins in less than two weeks:
The first hearing will take place at the Capitol on July 23, where both committees will meet jointly. The second hearing will take place the following week in Kerrville to give residents an opportunity to have their voices heard. The date of that hearing will be announced soon.
Right now, we must focus on the recovery of those still missing, then rebuilding communities in flooded areas. In the coming year, and into the next regular legislative session, we will gather all the facts and answer the many questions to which the public demands answers. I look forward to working with Speaker Burrows on these critical issues.
We Are One Family in Texas
If you are able, consider making a donation to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund—or one of the many other outstanding organizations—supporting the ongoing recovery and relief efforts for our fellow Texans impacted by the devastating flooding.
Please continue to pray for the families affected by this tragedy. We are one family in Texas.
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
Lieutenant Governor of Texas
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