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December 9, 2021 at 1:37 AM

Last Call: Patriot Shirts on Sale!

  Our LIMITED EDITION Christmas t-shirts are selling out fast! Get yours NOW before it’s too late! Orders must be placed on or before Thursday, December 9th, 2021, to ensure delivery before Christmas. <<Click To Order>> <<Click To Order>> –Patrick Campaign ---------- Forwa…

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December 8, 2021 at 12:30 AM

It’s A Girl!

Jan and I are very blessed to have welcomed our 7th grandchild recently into the world, meet Reagan Faith. Insane Outrage from the Left Even though we banned it in public schools, Fort Worth ISD admitted it still trains teachers in Critical Race Theory (CRT). In addition, it was reported that a…

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December 7, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Order Confirmation #: 5803G217

John, we reserved a handful of our LIMITED EDITION Christmas t-shirts for our most loyal Patriots! They're already flying off the shelves...and when we run out, they'll be gone for good. Show your support for your state and country. Claim your PATRIOT t-shirt TODAY>>> As the Christmas s…

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December 6, 2021 at 11:24 PM

CRT in our Schools Despite the Ban

Even though we banned it in public schools, Fort Worth ISD admitted it still trains teachers in Critical Race Theory (CRT). In addition, it was reported today that a member of Fort Worth's Racial Equity Committee is doxing parents and making outrageous expletive calls to them. You can read more …

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December 3, 2021 at 9:50 PM

Democrats are Endangering Our Communities

From 2020 to 2021, there has been a 35% increase in homicides in Houston, our largest city. From January to July alone, Austin's homicide rate was already 68% higher than the year-to-date last year. San Antonio also saw an increase in homicides. Despite this rise in crime nationwide and througho…

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December 1, 2021 at 9:33 PM

A Defining Moment in Our Nation

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a case about Mississippi's law that bans abortions after 15 weeks. This is the first direct challenge to Roe v. Wade in 30 years. If overturned, abortion will be illegal in Texas. This is a defining m…

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November 30, 2021 at 11:03 PM

This Past Week

John, I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving holiday. We have a lot to be thankful for as Americans and especially as Texans—including the many sacrifices made by the men and women of our law enforcement. I wrote an editorial that ran on Thanksgiving Day in the Dallas Morning News about our incre…

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November 29, 2021 at 10:07 PM

We Must Respect the Blue

I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving week with delicious food and gave thanks with loved ones. We have a lot to be thankful for as Americans and especially as Texans— including the many sacrifices made by our men and women in law enforcement. If you have not seen it already, I wrote an editor…

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November 26, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Too Many Funerals

This has been an issue that has weighed heavy on my heart these past years. I appreciate the Dallas Morning News for publishing my editorial on Thanksgiving Day. Editorial by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick In 2016, while serving as acting governor because the governor was out of state, I got a call i…

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November 24, 2021 at 9:52 PM

Thankful to Live in Texas!

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 John, As Texans, there are so many things to be thankful for. As always, I am tremendously thankful for my family — Jan and I are so proud of our children and our grandchildren — and, of course, we feel really blessed…

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November 23, 2021 at 6:54 PM

Democrat Values Are NOT Texas Values

Democrats continue to remain out of touch with Texas voters. Polling shows a majority of Texans support the conservative legislation we passed this year. From protecting innocent life in the womb to protecting girls' sports to ensuring election integrity, Texas voters have drawn a line in the sa…

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November 16, 2021 at 11:26 PM

Biden’s coming after Texas.

The Democrats are attacking Texas’ economy and America’s energy independence! During his campaign, Joe Biden said he would transition away from oil and gas for our energy needs. Now, his nominee for Comptroller of the Currency, Comrade Omarova, says she wants to bankrupt the oil and gas industry…

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November 15, 2021 at 10:08 PM

35% Increase in Houston Homicides

Crime rates are increasing nationwide and in Texas. From 2020 to 2021 in Houston, our largest city, there has been a 35% increase in homicides. From January to July alone, Austin's homicide rate was already 68% higher than the year-to-date last year. San Antonio also saw an increase in homicides…

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 10:43 PM

Democrats Want a Future without Texas

The Biden administration continues to aggressively cancel the oil and gas industry. Biden’s nominee for Comptroller of the Currency, Moscow State University’s Saule Omarova, has made it clear she wants to destroy Texas’ economy and America’s energy independence. I was on The Ingraham Angle to ta…

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November 11, 2021 at 11:47 PM

My Time With Our Law Enforcement

I attended the 13th Annual Houston Police Foundation Fundraiser over the weekend. One item that caught my attention was the new police dog. It can open doors, search buildings and do other dangerous work, saving police lives. We raised over $200,000 to purchase one for HPD, plus hundreds of thou…

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

November 11, 2021 at 6:55 PM

My Time With Our Law Enforcement

I attended the 13th Annual Houston Police Foundation Fundraiser over the weekend. One item that caught my attention was the new police dog. It can open doors, search buildings and do other dangerous work, saving police lives. We raised over $200,000 to purchase one for HPD, plus hundreds of thou…

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 10:47 PM

Parents Are Pushing Back on CRT

All over the country, parents are pushing back against Critical Race Theory (CRT). They are rejecting 'woke' progressives, and they're telling schools this racist ideology has no place in our children's classrooms. We are seeing more and more parents choosing to homeschool their children due to …

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November 8, 2021 at 11:48 PM

Texas Hits Back

Last week, the state of Texas sued the Biden administration for their private-employer vaccine mandate. On Saturday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary halt to the mandate — a huge victory for Texans! I'm vaccinated, and I encourage others to get vaccinated. But each person sho…

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November 5, 2021 at 10:51 PM

Biden’s Federal Overreach

The Biden administration announced yesterday they are suing Texas to overturn our new election integrity laws. I will fight this federal aggression against Texas. Polls show 82 percent of Texans support our Election Integrity bill’s provision which makes vote harvesting a third degree felony. 86…

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November 4, 2021 at 8:35 PM

Biden’s Border Crisis Continues...

Today is Day 13 of a 3,000-person caravan's trek to our southern border. With President Biden's decision to keep our borders open, we can anticipate even more surges at the Texas border. The smart thing to do is reimplement President Trump's successful 'Remain in Mexico' policy immediately, but …

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November 3, 2021 at 10:13 PM

The Leftist Attacks Continue...

The leftist attacks on our traditional values sadly continue… The NAACP is now urging pro athletes not to sign with any teams in the Lone Star State due to policies Texans support! It goes without saying, the NAACP is totally wrong. I joined Utah Congressman Burgess Owens on Laura Ingraham's pr…

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November 2, 2021 at 1:06 AM

New Chance To Win An Altuve Signed Bat!

John, Congratulations to Lynn R. of Houston for winning the signed Alvarez bat! To celebrate the huge win last night, my campaign is giving away another bat!  This bat was signed by Astros legend Jose Altuve! You don’t want to miss your chance to own this. Please contribute $5 for an entry in…

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October 28, 2021 at 7:54 PM

I Never Give Up on Policies I Believe Are Right

The Protect Girls' Sports Act will now be the law in Texas. I began this fight years ago pushing back on President Obama's policies. My message was simple: Boys should not be allowed to play girls' sports and take opportunities, sports records, and scholarships away from girls. It has also been …

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October 28, 2021 at 12:57 AM

Our weekly wrap up.

Earlier this week, Governor Abbott signed the Protect Girls’ Sports Act into law. After passing this bill five times in the Texas Senate, I am proud to see this critical legislation become a reality in Texas. I joined my friend, Rick Roberts, on his program yesterday to talk about it. Click here…

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October 25, 2021 at 10:20 PM

Autographed Bat From Astros MVP!

John, Our Houston Astros are going back to the World Series! To celebrate a Texas team returning to the World Series tomorrow, my campaign is giving away an autographed bat from ALCS MVP Yordan Alvarez. Please contribute $5 for an entry into our sweepstakes! Every donation of $5 is equivalent…

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October 22, 2021 at 9:48 PM

Property Tax Relief for Texans

At the start of the third Special Session, I made property tax relief our top financial priority in the Texas Senate. Unanimously and at warp speed, we passed a financial package that tackles a variety of issues the people of Texas have asked us to address — including issues with property taxes,…

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October 21, 2021 at 9:22 PM

That’s a wrap!

The Third Special Session adjourned late Monday night. We made monumental strides in delivering for the people of Texas. The bills passed serve as a testament to our steadfast commitment to our conservative values and doing what is right – even in the toughest of times. It adds to an already his…

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October 19, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Saving Girls’ Sports

After passing the Protecting Girls' Sports Act five times in the Texas Senate, it is finally on its way to Governor Abbott's desk to be signed into law. This is a huge victory for girls' sports! In Texas schools, the athletic statistics show the reality of sports competition — boys run faster, t…

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October 19, 2021 at 12:08 AM

Trump was right

Click here to watch my interview on Fox. Our southern border is out of control. We are expected to apprehend over 1 million illegal immigrants this year alone. This would not have been the case had President Biden not halted construction of the border wall or reversed other policies Trump imple…

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October 14, 2021 at 8:59 PM

150 Babies a Day Are Being Saved

As I mentioned to you yesterday, an Obama-appointed federal judge ruled to temporarily block the enforcement of Senate Bill 8 — the Heartbeat Act — Texas’ lifesaving legislation that ensures once a fetal heartbeat is detected, the baby’s life must be protected. Late Friday night, the 5th Circui…

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October 13, 2021 at 5:57 PM

Texas Won’t Back Down.

As some of you may have heard, an Obama-appointed federal judge ruled to temporarily block the enforcement of Senate Bill 8 — the Heartbeat Act, Texas’ lifesaving legislation that ensures once a fetal heartbeat is detected, the baby’s life must be protected. Late Friday night, the 5th Circuit Co…

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October 8, 2021 at 8:52 PM

This Will Not Be Tolerated in Texas

Biden’s Department of Justice has instructed the FBI to target parents who raise concerns over Critical Race Theory, likening them to domestic terrorists. Yes, you read that correctly. Give me a break! As you and I know, CRT is a racist philosophy that has no place in our children’s classrooms. …

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October 7, 2021 at 7:31 PM

In Texas, We Back the Blue

Police officers in our state's capital will no longer be able to respond to non-emergency calls because of their severe staffing shortage. So instead, Austin residents are being asked to call 311 to file a report. This is devastating news. In August of last year, the Austin City Council voted to…

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October 5, 2021 at 9:26 PM

Voters Disapprove of Biden

Joe Biden's border crisis is getting worse every single day, yet he refuses to do anything about it. He hasn't visited the border in over a decade — and his policies show it. In a new poll, a majority of Texans approved of building a wall along our southern border. Texans understand the import…

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October 4, 2021 at 8:25 PM

Biden’s Values are NOT Texas Values

With every day that passes, Biden continues to upset Texas voters. His policies promote open borders and encourage illegal immigration. His policies are hostile to law-abiding gun owners. His policies are pro-abortion instead of protecting the unborn. In short, his policies are deflating any…

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October 1, 2021 at 10:59 PM

I’m Extremely Frustrated with the Public Utility Commission...

The Public Utility Commission's vote on Docket 52322, which finances $2.1 billion for retail electric companies, is infuriating. I'm extremely frustrated because this vote is bad public policy and a bad decision for Texas taxpayers. This action will benefit some of the companies who made money d…

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September 30, 2021 at 8:20 PM

Our Work is Not Finished Yet

I could not be more proud of the work we have done in the Texas Senate, continuously fighting for our conservative values. Through this year's regular and special sessions, we set the foundation for conservative, common sense policy. A cornerstone of this foundation starts with the Election Int…

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September 29, 2021 at 7:36 PM

A Quantum Shift in Property Tax Relief

I have been fighting against skyrocketing property taxes long before being elected to office. I have continued this fight during my tenure as a Texas State Senator and now as Lt. Governor. Last week, we made history in the Texas Senate by passing additional property tax relief. Senate Bill 1 gu…

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September 28, 2021 at 9:52 PM

Tax Relief Must Come First.

Last Monday, we kicked off the start of our Third Special Session. We have a lot of important work to get done, and property tax relief is at the top of my list. Senate Bill 1, passed by the Senate 30-1, guarantees $2 billion in property tax relief, and that amount could rise to a total of $4 bi…

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September 27, 2021 at 7:50 PM

The Crisis Continues

Biden's Department of Homeland Security Secretary admitted they released more than 12,000 Haitian illegal immigrants into the U.S. from Del Rio. Not surprisingly, no COVID testing took place. Over 5,000 additional cases are being processed, so this number could become much higher. Biden continu…

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September 24, 2021 at 8:53 PM

We Stand With Our Police Officers

The FBI recently published data showing America's murder rate rose by almost 30 percent in 2020. This is the biggest rise in murder we've seen since we started keeping record in 1960! In Houston, the city I call home, the number is even higher. From 2020 to 2021, there has been a 35 percent incr…

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September 23, 2021 at 6:00 PM

We’re Protecting Girls’ Sports in Texas

When the NCAA threatened states that don't allow boys to play girls' sports, I took a stand against forcing girls to compete against boys. We cannot allow our women to be pushed out of athletic scholarships and out of sporting excellence. It is not fair to allow boys to compete in girls' sports …

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September 22, 2021 at 8:49 PM

This is a disaster...

Since Biden became president, 1.2 million illegal immigrants have been apprehended at the border. His catch-and-release, open-border policies have created this historic crisis. In the last month alone, Border Patrol apprehended more than 200,000 illegal immigrants — the highest number for August…

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September 21, 2021 at 11:28 PM

Let’s talk about Biden’s refugee camp.

President Biden has allowed our southern border to collapse into total disarray. I went to the Del Rio bridge yesterday for a firsthand look at this illegal immigration disaster and spoke with Lawrence Jones about this humanitarian crisis, which is quickly spiraling out of control. Click here to …

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September 21, 2021 at 2:49 AM

LIVE from our Southern Border

Texas State Troopers guarding the International Bridge - Texas taxpayers and our incredible law enforcement are doing the Feds’ job because Biden won’t. I went to the Del Rio bridge today for a firsthand look at this illegal immigration disaster. Our Texas DPS Troopers and the National Guard ar…

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September 17, 2021 at 7:31 PM

⚠️BORDER WALL UPDATE⚠️

Biden's open border policies have caused an unprecedented amount of drugs, gangs, and COVID cases to pour across our southern border. This cannot stand. The Texas Facilities Commission announced they will award up to $11 million in funding for the border wall. This is excellent news! We are an…

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September 16, 2021 at 7:10 PM

Third Special Session Update ✅

In case you missed it: with the Third Special Session starting next week, I announced my top finance priority will be property tax relief. You can read my statement below or linked here. "With a state budget surplus expected to be in the billions, taxpayers must come before any new spending. "T…

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September 15, 2021 at 6:55 PM

We Banned Social Media Censorship in Texas

In Texas, we value our right to free speech. This includes having the freedom to post your thoughts and ideas on social media. Time and time again, we've seen how big tech has silenced conservative viewpoints online. We're putting an end to this, FULL STOP. Last week, Gov. Abbott signed the Pro…

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September 14, 2021 at 7:52 PM

🚨 I have an announcement... 🚨

Trump, Cruz, Perry, and Cornyn Kickoff Campaign September brings Texans the start of hunting season, college football and campaign season. I’m proud to kick things off with four tremendous endorsements from four friends, each of whom I truly admire. President Donald Trump said: “Lieutenant Gove…

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September 13, 2021 at 9:10 PM

We’re Fixing Our Broken Bail System

On Thanksgiving Day 2017, Texas State Trooper Damon Allen was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop. The killer was out on a $15,000 bond, despite his violent history against law enforcement and other crimes. I was proud to join Gov. Greg Abbott today as he signed Senate Bill 6, the Damo…

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