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2026 Texas Lieutenant Governor — General Election · November 3, 2026
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DAN PATRICK
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1 E GREENWAY PLZ, STE 225 · HOUSTON, TX 77046
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Mailing address: 1 E GREENWAY PLZ, STE 225
Mailing address: HOUSTON, TX 77046
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Candidate: DAN PATRICK
Office: LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Party: Republican
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Occupation: BUSINESS OWNER
Before being elected Lt. Governor, he was twice elected to the Texas Senate in 2006 and 2010 representing part of Harris County. He spent over 40 years in the media as a television anchor, conservative talk host, and successful radio station owner, putting a then-unknown Rush Limbaugh on the air in Houston in 1988.
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Before being elected Lt. Governor, he was twice elected to the Texas Senate in 2006 and 2010 representing part of Harris County. He spent over 40 years in the media as a television anchor, conservative talk host, and successful radio station owner, putting a then-unknown Rush Limbaugh on the air in Houston in 1988.
Early in my career as a sportscaster, I interviewed Arch’s grandfather many times. People may not recall Archie playing briefly for the Houston Oilers in the 1982-83 season during the terrible rebuilding years after Bum and the “Luv Ya Blue“ era. He was surrounded by an awful team, but he was always a gentleman and a class act. Watching the game last night reminded me of watching Archie’s sons, Peyton and Eli, who took over games single-handedly and rallied their team from a potential defeat to victory. It was an amazing performance last night by the next Manning, who will surely play in the NFL.
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Early in my career as a sportscaster, I interviewed Arch’s grandfather many times. People may not recall Archie playing briefly for the Houston Oilers in the 1982-83 season during the terrible rebuilding years after Bum and the “Luv Ya Blue“ era. He was surrounded by an awful team, but he was always a gentleman and a class act. Watching the game last night reminded me of watching Archie’s sons, Peyton and Eli, who took over games single-handedly and rallied their team from a potential defeat to victory. It was an amazing performance last night by the next Manning, who will surely play in the NFL.
Lt. Governor Patrick has been married to his wife Jan, a former schoolteacher, for 51 years. They are the proud parents of two children, Ryan, a former prosecutor, judge and U.S. Attorney, and daughter Shane, a speech therapist and registered nurse. They have a great daughter and son-in-law and are proud grandparents to eight grandchildren.
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Lt. Governor Patrick has been married to his wife Jan, a former schoolteacher, for 51 years. They are the proud parents of two children, Ryan, a former prosecutor, judge and U.S. Attorney, and daughter Shane, a speech therapist and registered nurse. They have a great daughter and son-in-law and are proud grandparents to eight grandchildren.
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“Senators like having a low bill number since it shows their bill is a priority of the Lt. Governor and has a high probability of passage. These bills represent the will of the conservative majority of Texans, and many will pass with bipartisan support. Just because a bill is not included in the top 40 does not mean it is not a priority for me or the Senate. There will be hundreds of bills that pass the Senate, all of which are important to Texas.
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“Senators like having a low bill number since it shows their bill is a priority of the Lt. Governor and has a high probability of passage. These bills represent the will of the conservative majority of Texans, and many will pass with bipartisan support. Just because a bill is not included in the top 40 does not mean it is not a priority for me or the Senate. There will be hundreds of bills that pass the Senate, all of which are important to Texas.
Senate Bill 11 – Protecting the Freedom to Pray in School
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Senate Bill 11 – Protecting the Freedom to Pray in School
Lt. Governor Patrick is a leader in the fight to protect liberty, lower property and business taxes, create jobs and grow our economy, strengthen our grid by adding additional reliable thermal power, provide a high-quality education for all, secure our border, support law enforcement, and to protect life, religious freedom, and the Second Amendment.
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Lt. Governor Patrick is a leader in the fight to protect liberty, lower property and business taxes, create jobs and grow our economy, strengthen our grid by adding additional reliable thermal power, provide a high-quality education for all, secure our border, support law enforcement, and to protect life, religious freedom, and the Second Amendment.
“Over the last four years, the Texas Senate held the line, fighting back against President Biden’s disastrous agenda. Now, with President Trump back in office, Texas has a friend in the White House. The Texas Senate will continue to lead as the preeminent legislative body in America by passing our bold, conservative agenda, helping President Trump deliver on his promise of making America great again.”
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“Over the last four years, the Texas Senate held the line, fighting back against President Biden’s disastrous agenda. Now, with President Trump back in office, Texas has a friend in the White House. The Texas Senate will continue to lead as the preeminent legislative body in America by passing our bold, conservative agenda, helping President Trump deliver on his promise of making America great again.”
Senate Bill 12 – Establishing a Parental Bill of Rights in Public Education
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Senate Bill 12 – Establishing a Parental Bill of Rights in Public Education
Senate Bill 27 – Establishing a Teacher Bill of Rights
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Senate Bill 27 – Establishing a Teacher Bill of Rights
Senate Bill 32 – Business Tax Relief
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Senate Bill 32 – Business Tax Relief
Senate Bill 39 – Protecting Texas Trucking
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Senate Bill 39 – Protecting Texas Trucking
Senate Bill 40 – Bail Reform
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Senate Bill 40 – Bail Reform
Establishing a Teacher Bill of Rights
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Establishing a Teacher Bill of Rights
Supports additional property-tax relief for Texas homeowners.
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Property Tax Relief
Supports lowering the age threshold for the school-property-tax appraisal-value freeze from 65 to 55.
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Operation Double Nickel
Supports reducing business taxes as part of a broader tax-relief agenda.
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Lower Business Taxes
Supports adding reliable thermal power and other grid investments intended to improve electric reliability.
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Strengthen the Electric Grid
Supports school-choice policies and giving parents greater control over their children's education.
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School Choice and Parental Control
Prioritizes improving education quality for Texas students.
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High-Quality Public Education
Supports stronger border enforcement and policies aimed at reducing unlawful immigration and related crime.
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Secure the Border
Prioritizes support for law-enforcement agencies and public safety.
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Support Law Enforcement
Supports legal protection for unborn life.
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Protect Life
Supports strong protection of religious liberty and the individual right to keep and bear arms.
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Protect Religious Freedom and Second Amendment Rights
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Coverage: January 27, 2015 through July 27, 20260 legislative positions · 685 explicitly attributed executive actions or statements
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DAN PATRICK is recorded as making the directly attributed statement shown in the official record for lt. gov. dan patrick releases 7 new 2026 interim charges to the texas senate.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Releases 7 New 2026 Interim Charges to the Texas Senate
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued seven additional 2026 interim charges for Texas Senate committees to study in preparation for the 90th Legislature. Lt. Gov. Patrick made the following statement upon issuing the charges: “Today, I released an additional seven interim charges for Texas Senate committees to study in preparation for the 90th… Read more »
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued seven additional 2026 interim charges for Texas Senate committees to study in preparation for the 90th Legislature. Lt. Gov. Patrick made the following statement upon issuing the charges:
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DAN PATRICK is recorded as making the directly attributed statement shown in the official record for lt. gov. dan patrick and speaker dustin burrows issue joint statement on audit of broadband development office.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows Issue Joint Statement on Audit of Broadband Development Office
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today issued the following joint statement: “The State of Texas recognizes the importance of expanding broadband access so more Texans can benefit from reliable, high-speed internet. Greater connectivity allows those in communities across the state to pursue more educational and employment… Read more »
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today issued the following joint statement:
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DAN PATRICK is recorded as proposing the policy shown in the official record for lt. gov. dan patrick announces new chairs of standing committees, fills vacancies, and creates interim select committees.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Announces New Chairs of Standing Committees, Fills Vacancies, and Creates Interim Select Committees
AUSTIN – With the exit of five members of the Senate, including four chairs, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has named chairs to lead standing and new interim select committees. The chairs serving on the interim select committees will remain in their positions through the 90th Legislative Session, as the select committees will be made permanent… Read more »
AUSTIN – With the exit of five members of the Senate, including four chairs, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has named chairs to lead standing and new interim select committees. The chairs serving on the interim select committees will remain in their positions through the 90th Legislative Session, as the select committees will be made permanent standing committees when the 90th Legislature commences in January 2027.
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DAN PATRICK is recorded as issuing the directive shown in the official record for lt. gov. dan patrick releases first round of interim charges to the texas senate.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Releases First Round of Interim Charges to the Texas Senate
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued his first round of interim charges for Texas Senate committees to study in preparation for the 90th Legislature. Lt. Gov. Patrick made the following statement upon issuing the charges: “These first 5 interim charges, released today, reflect issues that I am particularly focused on, and Texans have… Read more »
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued his first round of interim charges for Texas Senate committees to study in preparation for the 90th Legislature. Lt. Gov. Patrick made the following statement upon issuing the charges:
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DAN PATRICK is recorded as making the appointment shown in the official record for lt. gov. dan patrick and speaker dustin burrows announce the creation of the senate and house general investigating committees on the july 2025 flooding events and appoint members.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows Announce the Creation of the Senate and House General Investigating Committees on the July 2025 Flooding Events and Appoint Members
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today announced the Senate and House General Investigating Committees on the July 2025 Flooding Events. Created by Senate Resolution 2 and House Resolution 177 from the second called special session of the 89th Legislature, these committees will meet jointly. Upon announcement,… Read more »
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today announced the Senate and House General Investigating Committees on the July 2025 Flooding Events. Created by Senate Resolution 2 and House Resolution 177 from the second called special session of the 89th Legislature, these committees will meet jointly. Upon announcement, Lt. Gov. Patrick and Speaker Burrows named committee members and issued the following statements:
“In July, Texans were deeply saddened by the deadly flooding on the Guadalupe River, where amongst many others, 27 vibrant young girls were lost from one camp, Camp Mystic,” said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
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DAN PATRICK is recorded as issuing the directive shown in the official record for lt. gov. dan patrick, speaker burrows announce committees on civil discourse & freedom of speech in higher education, honoring the life & legacy of charlie kirk.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Burrows Announce Committees on Civil Discourse & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education, Honoring the Life & Legacy of Charlie Kirk
AUSTIN, Texas – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows today announced the formation of Senate and House Select Committees on Civil Discourse & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education. These select committees will meet jointly to study and issue reports on bias, discourse, and freedom of speech across Texas college campuses. The State… Read more »
AUSTIN, Texas – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows today announced the formation of Senate and House Select Committees on Civil Discourse & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education. These select committees will meet jointly to study and issue reports on bias, discourse, and freedom of speech across Texas college campuses. The State of Texas has a responsibility to ensure its publicly funded institutions foster open dialogue and do not discriminate against students, faculty, or staff based on their beliefs:
“The First Amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, of speech, of the press, of assembly, and of petition,” said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. “It is the First Amendment because it is the foundation of all our rights. In that list, the free exercise of religion is paramount. Take away a person’s right to free exercise of religion and every other right falls quickly. Charlie Kirk was my friend. He was assassinated for simply expressing his First Amendment rights. The attack on Charlie was an attack on the First Amendment. Those who cheered his murder are also cheering for the death of America. We cannot tolerate either at our institutions of higher learning.”
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DAN PATRICK is recorded as making the appointment shown in the official record for lt. gov. dan patrick announces the creation of the senate special committee on congressional redistricting.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Announces the Creation of the Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting
AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the creation of the Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting and appointed the following members: Sen. Phil King, Chair Sen. Brandon Creighton, Vice Chair Sen. Carol Alvarado Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa Sen. Bryan Hughes Sen. Borris Miles Sen. Tan Parker Sen. Angela Paxton Sen. Kevin Sparks
AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the creation of the Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting and appointed the following members:
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DAN PATRICK is recorded as taking the explicitly attributed action shown in the official record for lt. governor dan patrick announces members of the senate select committee on disaster preparedness and flooding.
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Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Announces Members of the Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding
AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the senators who will serve on the Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding: The Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding will include: Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, Chairman Sen. Pete Flores, R-Pleasanton, Vice Chair Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston Sen. César Blanco, D-El Paso Sen…. Read more »
AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the senators who will serve on the Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding:
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Filer name: Patrick, Dan
CTA office sought: Lieutenant Governor
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Period covered: 2026-02-22 through 2026-06-30
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