Dan Patrick · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 9:48 PM

Speaker Phelan Quits on Texas

The Texas House Killed School Choice We have had four special sessions since the regular session ended in May. The Texas Senate and I stood firm on our $100,000 homestead exemption. We passed that in the second special. In the third and fourth special sessions, the Senate passed every bill the Gove…

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November 21, 2023 at 9:27 PM

Texas House Killed School Choice

The Texas House Killed School Choice The Texas House Killed School Choice Some members who voted against school choice attended private schools themselves or send their kids or grandkids to private schools. Now, they are denying that right to their constituents. If every House Republican or Democra…

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November 7, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Prop 4, Trump’s visit to Texas, standing with Israel, and more...

Prop 4, Trump’s visit to Texas, standing with Israel, and more… President Trump’s Visit to Texas I joined President Trump in Dallas on Wednesday night before flying to Houston with him for two events the following day. The event was standing-room only and there was a huge turnout. We have become …

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October 25, 2023 at 9:26 PM

I’m purchasing $3 million in bonds for Israel

I’m purchasing $3 million in bonds for Israel Since the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists, Texans have been horrified and outraged at the brutal slaughter of innocent civilians of all ages. As a longtime supporter of Israel, I share that outrage. I am equally appalled about what I am…

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October 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

It's time for the House to pass School Choice

This. Has. To. Stop. Last week, the Texas Senate worked a marathon floor session lasting 15 hours to pass 5 of the 6 emergency items on Governor Abbott’s special session call, including school choice, teacher pay raises, border security, increasing penalties for human smuggling, and banning COVID-19…

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 12:13 AM

Israel, Texas stands with you

This. Has. To. Stop. Texans Stand Unequivocally with Israel I visited Israel several years ago and met with Prime Minister Netanyahu, who declared a state of war over the weekend. Our prayers go out to Israel. I visited an Israeli city on the Gaza Strip in the area attacked. Even the playgrounds h…

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

October 6, 2023 at 10:18 PM

School is in Session

This. Has. To. Stop. Third Special Session on School Choice The Texas Legislature's third special session is set to begin next Monday, October 9th, aimed at passing a school choice program, as well as border security issues and COVID-19 vaccine mandates. As Lt. Governor, I have passed school choic…

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September 28, 2023 at 9:43 PM

The Fastest Growing Community in Texas

This. Has. To. Stop. The Colony Ridge Community Recently, I have read stories on Colony Ridge (located northeast of Houston), sometimes called Plum Grove, because it's near that tiny city, and I wanted to see it for myself. Until now, Colony Ridge hasn't received much attention from local Houston n…

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September 26, 2023 at 11:29 PM

This. Has. To. Stop.

This. Has. To. Stop. Biden's Open Border Policies are DESTROYING our Country There is nothing more damaging to the future of this country than Biden and his open border policies. THIS HAS TO STOP! You can hear more on this topic in my interview with Laura Ingraham. Click here to watch. In Case You …

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September 24, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Paxton Impeachment Trial: Behind the Scenes

Paxton Impeachment Trial: Behind the Scenes IMPEACHMENT TRIAL BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK Starting on September 5th, I presided over the first statewide impeachment trial in over 100 years in Texas, serving as the presiding judge as required by the Texas Constitution. Thirty members of the Texas Senate s…

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September 18, 2023 at 11:50 PM

SHAM-peachment

SHAM-peachment SPECIAL EDITION: IMPEACHMENT Many of you watched some or all of the impeachment trial in the Senate or followed it in the news. This is my recap of what happened in the House when they rushed through the impeachment during the last few days of session with little notice to members and…

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

August 29, 2023 at 4:55 PM

This is one cold-hearted president.

This is one cold-hearted president. We didn’t invite them either, Mayor “Los Angeles has not extended an invitation asking for people to come…this is a political act”… is what Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said in response to Texas bussing migrants to their city. What do these liberal mayors think w…

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August 26, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Drownings. Deaths. Disaster.

Drownings. Deaths. Disaster. Let's Go Needville! After their AMAZING 1-0 win in 9 innings over Washington this week, our GREAT Needville Texas team plays for the U.S. Little League Championship today at 2:30. A win sets them up to play the top international team for the 2023 Little League World Cha…

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August 17, 2023 at 9:06 PM

Tax Relief, Border Security, and School Choice

A Historic Day in Texas Elections Matter..... The new Tarrant County Judge and the Commissioners Court are cutting property taxes for their constituents. This is a big change from the former judge. Congratulations Judge O'Hare and Commissioners. One-on-One with Greg Groogan   On Tuesday afternoon…

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August 10, 2023 at 5:29 PM

A Historic Day in Texas

A Historic Day in Texas Biden Refuses to Secure the Border Cartels are controlling the border, deadly fentanyl is pouring in and devastating our communities, sex trafficking of women and children is running rampant, terrorists and criminals are among those crossing illegally…the list goes on and o…

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

August 3, 2023 at 10:51 PM

I'm breaking my silence.

The Facts About Property Taxes As a conservative public official whose actual words have often been ignored and distorted by opponents and the media, I understand the critical importance of free speech, both on college campuses and off. Academic freedom helps ensure Texas students are exposed to a …

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 9:51 PM

They Are LYING About the Border

They Are LYING About the Border Mayorkas is LYING Wednesday evening, I was on the Ingraham Angle with Laura. Her new showtime on FOX is 6 p.m. CT. We discussed the disaster at the border and lying Mayorkas and the Biden Administration. The White House is not doing its job, and Texas must step up to…

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Biden is blind to our border crisis

Biden is blind to our border crisis We won't stand idly by as our communities bear the burden of the federal government's failures. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ …

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July 25, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Never. Back. Down.

Never. Back. Down. When it comes to property tax relief, I will not back down. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌…

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

July 19, 2023 at 10:36 PM

Impeachment Trial Update, $100k Homestead Exemption Passed, and Our Conservative Victories

The Facts About Property Taxes Latest Press Release on Impeachment Trial To read my official press release, please click here. To follow the daily activities of pre-trial motions and to read the trial rules go to www.ltgov.texas.gov. The trial will be live-streamed beginning September 5, 2023. T…

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July 15, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Tax Cuts for Texas Homeowners

The Facts About Property Taxes We Delivered a $100,000 Homestead Exemption as Promised   Standing with Senator Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, my super smart finance guys, and his smart team holding their work sheet. They did their calculations on these sheets for weeks and weeks. A lot of math calcula…

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

July 15, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Tax Cuts for Texas Homeowners

The Facts About Property Taxes We Delivered a $100,000 Homestead Exemption as Promised   Standing with Senator Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, my super smart finance guys, and his smart team holding their work sheet. They did their calculations on these sheets for weeks and weeks. A lot of math calcula…

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 12:01 AM

The BIGGEST Property Tax Cut in Texas History!

Homeowners to get a $100,000 Homestead Exemption! Homeowners to get a $100,000 Homestead Exemption! I am excited to announce that we have reached an agreement on proposed legislation which will deliver the biggest property tax cut in Texas history. Speaker Dade Phelan and I met last week in Austin …

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 8:52 PM

30 for 30

30 for 30 Help me defend our 30 conservative legislative victories ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  John, As w…

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June 29, 2023 at 7:56 PM

Homeowners, teachers, and businesses get a giant victory!

Homeowners, teachers, and businesses get a giant victory! Homeowners will see their school property taxes decrease by a whopping 43% ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌…

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June 27, 2023 at 9:51 PM

Child Gender Modification is ABHORRENT.

Ending Child Gender Modification in Texas Ending Child Gender Modification in Texas ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ …

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June 19, 2023 at 9:21 PM

Not backing down

Not backing down The Texas Senate will not back down. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  John, The Texas Senate …

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

June 18, 2023 at 3:34 PM

Senate Stands Up for the Average Texas Homeowner

The Facts About Property Taxes Since the first day the special session began on May 30th, Governor Abbott has sided with the House plan that spends the entire $17.6 billion set aside for property tax relief on compression (reducing the school tax rate to lower property taxes). The House plan, which…

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June 7, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Here’s everything you need to know about my property tax plan...

Everything you want to know about my property tax plan Here’s everything you need to know about my property tax plan… If you have a few minutes, watch this short clip from my press conference yesterday on why the Senate Property Tax Plan gives homeowners more tax relief than the Governor/House plan…

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June 5, 2023 at 9:50 PM

Why the Senate Plan is Best for Homeowners

As Each Day Passes, Support for the Senate Plan Grows Larger and Larger As Each Day Passes, Support for the Senate Plan Grows Larger and Larger An article showing my plan will better support homeowners.    A Tweet from RPT Chairman Matt Rinaldi.   An editorial in the Houston Chronicle.   Here…

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May 31, 2023 at 5:43 PM

Let’s Talk Property Tax Relief

The Facts About Property Taxes Everything you wanted to know about Compression, Exemptions, and more … Compression: What is it? It's simply reducing the school tax rate you personally pay by 5 to 20 cents (whatever it is in a particular session) and having the state pay the school district instead …

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May 18, 2023 at 6:50 PM

No time to waste ⏰

The Facts About Property Taxes The Texas Senate Does Not Waste Time on Bills Without Overwhelming GOP Support Texas is a red state, yet the House vote on sports betting legislation was carried by a Democrat majority. The Texas Senate does not pass bills with GOP in the minority. The GOP majority g…

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May 12, 2023 at 6:49 PM

Let’s Talk Property Tax Relief

The Facts About Property Taxes Homestead Exemptions Provide More Relief Than Appraisal Caps As I've said, years ago it seemed appraisal caps were a good idea, but I learned better. Speaker Dade Phelan still hasn't. Compared to the House plan, the Senate plan delivers $27 BILLION MORE in property t…

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 9:23 PM

“California Dade's plan is a disaster for Texas”

President Trump Sides with the Texas Senate President Trump Sides with the Texas Senate “California Dade's plan is a disaster for Texas” President Trump joins realtors and business leaders in supporting Senate Bill 3, Increasing the Homestead Exemption to $70,000 and $100,000 for homeowners over 6…

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 2:29 PM

I will never stop fighting for religious liberty in Texas.

The Facts About Property Taxes The Facts About Property Taxes | The main difference between the House and Senate’s 16 to 17 billion dollar property tax packages is a 5% appraisal cap in the House bill versus the Senate bill, which, in a lifetime, (as long as you homestead your home) results in a …

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April 22, 2023 at 12:12 AM

Let’s hear it for the Texas Senate 👏

Cancelled. Texas Senate 30 for 30 – All Priorities Passed! At the beginning of this legislative session, I laid out the strongest, most conservative agenda ever brought forward in the Texas Senate. Once again, the Texas Senate has delivered. Led by the 19 hardest working Republicans in the count…

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April 14, 2023 at 11:31 PM

Homestead Exemption > Appraisal Caps

With Only Six Weeks to go in Session the Clock is Ticking… I don't want good Senate or House bills to die. The House needs to help us help them before it's too late. New Poll Shows Texas Voters Support Homestead Exemption Over Appraisal Caps A new poll shows Texans strongly prefer the Senate …

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April 7, 2023 at 7:06 PM

School Choice has PASSED the Texas Senate!

Cancelled. 21 of my 30 top legislative priorities have passed the Texas Senate…and we are just getting started! Here are some of the bills we passed this week… Texas Senate Passes SB 8 – Empowering Parental Rights and SCHOOL CHOICE! From the first day I arrived in the Texas Senate, my goal and pas…

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March 30, 2023 at 10:16 PM

In Texas, we believe in the rule of law.

Cancelled. Waco Day at the Capitol On Saturday, I traveled to Waco to speak at the Trump Rally. President Trump had called me a few weeks prior and asked me to pick a great Texas town. That place was Waco. Fittingly, I took the stage with the Ronnie Dunn song "How Far to Waco" playing. The followi…

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March 28, 2023 at 10:59 PM

Texas is Ready for a RED White House!

Cancelled. TRUMP TRAVELS TO TEXAS I joined President Trump at his rally in Waco over the weekend, where law enforcement estimated over 18,000 enthusiastic supporters gathered to greet the president and show him that Texas is ready for a RED White House. President Trump called me about three weeks…

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March 24, 2023 at 7:37 PM

BIG NEWS for Texans!

Cancelled. President Trump is Coming to Waco! President Trump will be holding a rally in Waco this Saturday! RSVP here! I know it will be a huge crowd with enthusiastic supporters ready to greet President Trump and show him that Texas is ready for a RED White House. The Texas Senate has unanimously …

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March 17, 2023 at 4:19 PM

In Texas, we mean business.

Cancelled. The situation at the border is not just a Texas problem – it is a national crisis. Sadly, the Biden administration refuses to take responsibility for the chaos they have created. As Texans, we will not stand idly by while our communities are put at risk. We will continue to fight for sec…

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March 13, 2023 at 12:42 PM

The Texas Senate is Working Hard

Cancelled. All Major Bills are Now Filed Friday was the final day to file legislation. All of our top 30 priority bills we posted weeks ago were filed by the deadline, two already have the bi-partisan support of all 31 Senators. One of these historic bills is Senate Bill 3 by Senator Bettencourt, …

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Keeping Texas, Texas

Cancelled. Trump Approves, the House Should Too I would like to thank the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) for having me speak at their 2023 Policy Summit last week. We are working hard to make sure that we keep Texas, Texas. Earlier that day, Speaker Phelan said if a bill is good enough for …

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March 1, 2023 at 10:41 PM

CANCELLED.

Cancelled. The Biden Administration is TOXIC Ohio train disaster toxic waste was sent to Texas with no notice from Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency until after the fact. Like Biden’s CDC & DHS, the EPA can’t be trusted. This is unacceptable. Border Patrol is Begging for Help Have you s…

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February 23, 2023 at 12:15 AM

911...we have an emergency!

A Hero We Will Never Forget This is the result of voters electing former leftist anti-police Mayor Adler and the mostly anti-police city council that's still there. Not long ago Austin was a safe city. No more. Sadly, we will continue to see headlines like this so long as cities continue to defund…

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 6:47 PM

Bills, Budgets & Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan

A Hero We Will Never Forget My Top 30 Priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session Each session, the 31 members of the Texas Senate file thousands of bills. Some are duplicates because members often have similar priorities voiced to them by their constituents. The tradition has been for bill numbers…

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  Dan Patrick · [email protected]

February 8, 2023 at 6:37 PM

Are you registered for our tele-town hall?

A Hero We Will Never Forget Please join me for a special tele-town hall event with the Republican Party of Texas and RPT Chairman Matt Rinaldi this Thursday, February 9th at 7:00 PM CT. You must RSVP in advance to receive the call to join and hear firsthand how Texas Republicans are fighting for o…

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February 8, 2023 at 12:27 AM

Working Hard for Rural Texas

A Hero We Will Never Forget Texas Farmers are the Best I spoke with the Texas Farm Bureau this morning at their 2023 Leadership Austin Conference. These are some of the finest people you could ever meet. These hardworking Texas farmers keep our economy strong and keep Texas red. We need to protect…

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February 7, 2023 at 2:49 PM

Join me for a Tele Townhall with the Republican Party of Texas

A Hero We Will Never Forget You’re invited to join me and RPT Chairman Matt Rinaldi for a special tele-town hall event this Thursday, February 9th at 7:00 PM CT. You must RSVP in advance to receive the call to join and hear firsthand how Texas Republicans are fighting for our conservative agenda th…

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