Dan Patrick

Last night, Brett @LigonForTexas won the SD4 special election with 75% of the vote. The @TexasSenateGOP is stronger than ever. In November’s general election, @LeighForTexas, @DavidCookTexas, @DennisPaulTexas, @TrentAshbyTX, and @LigonForTexas will defeat their opponents easily. Ligon’s decisive victory is an important and timely reminder that when Texas Republicans are energized and united, we cannot be defeated. #txlege

Congrats, Sen. @LigonForTexas on your election to the Texas Senate! @TexasSenateGOP #txlege

🚨 SENATE DISTRICT 4 REPUBLICANS 🚨 Only TWO hours remain to vote for conservative Brett @LigonForTexas! Polls are open until 7pm. Stay in line until you have the chance to vote! #txlege

🚨 SENATE DISTRICT 4 REPUBLICANS 🚨 TODAY is Special Election Day! Get out to vote for Brett @LigonForTexas! Polls are open until 7pm. #txlege

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, our first new state park in 25 years, has already welcomed over 17,000 visitors since opening in March! yhoo.it/4vUV9TS

The polls are now open for the 🚨 SENATE DISTRICT 4 SPECIAL ELECTION 🚨 I need Brett @LigonForTexas in the Texas Senate to help fight for our conservative values! Get out to vote TODAY for Brett Ligon! Polls are open until 7pm. #txlege

🚨 SENATE DISTRICT 4 REPUBLICANS 🚨 TOMORROW is the SD 4 special election! I need Brett Ligon in the Texas Senate to help fight for our conservative values. Get out to vote TOMORROW for Brett @LigonForTexas! Polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM. #txlege

I was on the @MarkDavis Show this morning to discuss Camp Mystic’s withdrawal of their 2026 camp application and the GOP Primary run-off elections. No matter the outcome of the GOP primary runoffs, Republicans must unite to defeat the Democrats in November. #txlege Watch the interview here: soundcloud.com/danpatricktexa…

On #SilverStarServiceBannerDay, we pause to recognize and honor the extraordinary courage of those wounded or disabled in combat in defense of our great nation. The silver star on the service banner represents a sacrifice that words cannot fully capture. These warriors answered the call and gave more than most will ever know. Texas stands with every wounded warrior and the families who love and support them. Your service will always be remembered. Thank you. 🇺🇸 #MilitaryAppreciationMonth

May is Military Appreciation Month, and there’s no better time to thank the brave men and women who wear and have worn the uniform of our great nation. 🇺🇸 Texas is home to more veterans than any other state, where we have always had a deep and proud military tradition. From the battlefields overseas to the bases right here at home, our service members and their families sacrifice every single day so that we may live in freedom. To every active duty service member, veteran, and military family: Texas thanks you. We honor your courage, your dedication, and your unwavering commitment to this country. #MilitaryAppreciationMonth #ThankAVet

I am saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and long-time West Texas talk show host Chad Hasty. Chad will be remembered as a strong conservative voice for West Texas and he will be dearly missed on the air. Please join Jan and me in prayer for his loved ones. #txlege

At the conclusion of heartbreaking testimony from the families of Heaven’s 27 two days ago, I was hopeful the Eastland family would consider withdrawing their 2026 Camp Mystic license application for this summer. I am thankful to hear that, today, the Eastland family withdrew their application. Given the tragic circumstances, this is the correct decision to protect Texas campers and to allow time for all investigations to be completed. #txlege

Have you seen this? @TxDOT just launched a new map tool to help Texans find blooming wildflowers statewide! 🪻🌷 #txlege bit.ly/4tB6BCH

How many children have to die at a camp before the owners/operators lose their license? See my interview with @cbsaustin on the recent Camp Mystic hearings. Watch my interview here: bit.ly/4n1KGCd

ICYMI: Last week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Texas’ Ten Commandments law was constitutional! Last #txlege session, I made SB 10, by Sen. @PhilKingTX, one of my top priorities. I will never stop fighting for Texans’ & Americans’ religious liberty rights. bit.ly/3OGMCmX

Last Tuesday evening, I was in Dallas where I had the privilege of joining the Park Cities Republican Women (PCRW) for their meeting and a moderated conversation with Katrina Eash, followed by a Q&A with PCRW members. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to a meaningful conversation. Together, we will keep Texas red! #txlege #txgop

Saturday night was the conclusion of the historic @AmericaRTBible event! This unique event featured a full reading of all 31,102 verses of the Bible in one week by 475 readers, including President @realDonaldTrump. I was honored to participate, reading from 2 Peter, chapter 2, through 1 John, chapter 2. This historic event was created by my friend and fellow Texan, @bunnipounds. I’m grateful to have taken part. ICYMI – watch my reading here:

Watch Matthew Childress’s powerful summary and testimony for the Heaven’s 27 families. #txlege

After two days of heartbreaking testimony, including from the Heaven’s 27 families, who lost their daughters at Camp Mystic, and from investigators, it’s clear that Camp Mystic was totally unprepared, understaffed, complacent, incompetent, and lacking an evacuation plan. It's time for @TexasDSHS to act NOW and stop Camp Mystic from operating under any license this summer. It’s time to end this 10-month journey of indescribable pain for these families and to protect future campers.   Fact: Texas law requires any camp death to be reported to the state within 24 hours. Today, Mary Liz Eastland, the Chief Health Officer and Camp Director, testified that after 10 months, she still has not reported a single death, as required by law. Camp Mystic’s 2026 application for license renewal had 22 deficiencies that were either incomplete, insufficient, or missing, including a flash flood evacuation plan. Shocking testimony was given today showing that children in multiple cabins were left to fend for themselves and fight for their lives.   The evidence is overwhelming. I am now asking DSHS, for the third time, to stop Camp Mystic from operating under any license this summer.   What other information does DSHS need to act? No more excuses. How many campers must die for a camp operator to lose their license? 
 Is it 1? 3? 5? 10? Is 27 not enough?   If not for brave teenage counselors, who saved girls by their heroic actions, it could have been 50 or more.   After Mystic operators’ previous courtroom testimony, and these 2 days of legislative testimony, I am also calling on Camp Mystic's operators, the Eastland family, to end this nightmare for Heaven’s 27 and WITHDRAW their license application and announce there will be no camp this summer at Mystic. #txlege