Office of the Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

Watch my conversation with Dennis Quaid from Thursday at @SFASU. #txlege

It was an incredible honor to meet an American hero, General "Razin" Caine, last evening at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. General Caine is a Texan. He gave an inspiring speech about two Texans who were awarded the Medal of Honor. In my brief remarks, I said that I've been 6’4” tall since the 9th grade, but had never felt so small because I was standing in a room full of giants and heroes. I introduced the General to Senator and Lt. Colonel Brian Birdwell, who President Trump recently appointed Assistant Secretary of War. We will miss him in the Texas Senate, but we are so proud of him. The museum is a great place to visit in Arlington, right near Six Flags Over Texas. #txlege

I had a great evening at @SFASU in Nacogdoches last night with my friend, actor and Texan Dennis Quaid. Over 900 people packed the auditorium to hear our discussion about creating jobs in rural Texas in the film industry, and his 120+ movie career. Stephen F. Austin University recently built a new film school and studio to prepare the next generation of workforce for the film industry in Texas. The Texas film industry will create high-paying jobs all across rural Texas. The Christian film series, “The Chosen,” being filmed in East Texas, is expected to spend over $70 million and hire nearly 1,000 people this year for the production. Joining us on stage was Dennis’s dog, Peaches, who goes everywhere with him. #txlege

It was great to join a crowd of energized conservatives today at the annual @TPPF Policy Summit! TPPF has been a key ally on many conservative policy fights, including the passage of school choice. With 274,000 applications for 100,000 students, it's clear our program is a major HIT with Texas parents. I know TPPF will hit the ground running in the 90th Legislature to help the Texas Senate pass more conservative policy victories to benefit our state. #txlege

Now with a Texas Rangers criminal investigation of Camp Mystic, I am doubling down on @TexasDSHS not issuing a camping license until all investigations are complete and we know children are safe. #txlege

My statement announcing Taylor Sheridan as producer and director of an Alamo battle film for new museum at the Alamo. #txlege

Joint statement with Speaker @Burrows4TX on Ibogaine Program Progress. ltgov.texas.gov/2026/03/31/lt-… #txlege

My statement announcing 2026 Interim Charges to the Texas Senate. To read the interim charges, click here: bit.ly/47uyByN #txlege

Texas has now received OVER A QUARTER MILLION school choice applications! Our school choice program launch, the largest in American history, has proven that school choice is exactly what Texas families wanted! The deadline to apply for the program is March 31. You can apply at: educationfreedom.texas.gov #txlege

My statement announcing new chairs of standing committees, filling committee vacancies, and creating new interim select committees. bit.ly/4sEIJxi #txlege

My statement announcing the Senate Select Committee on Religious Liberty. #txlege

Texas has now received over 200,000 school choice applications! Our school choice program launch, the largest in American history, has been a resounding success! Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to apply for the program. You can apply at: educationfreedom.texas.gov #txlege

Today, I met with the Commissioners of @TexasHHSC and @TexasDSHS to discuss Camp Mystic's 2026 camp license. Please watch the video below, and read the compelling testimony in the replies. #txlege

Only ONE WEEK left to apply for Texas’ new school choice program! Applications are open until March 17. Apply here: educationfreedom.texas.gov #txlege

Welcome NASDAQ! It was great to join Gov. @gregabbott_tx at the Alamo today to ring the closing bell. Texas is becoming the financial capital of the country. #txlege

I sent the following letter to @TexasDSHS urging them not to issue a 2026 camping license to Camp Mystic. Later this spring, the Texas Senate will hold a joint investigative hearing with the Texas House on the 27 little girls who died in Camp Mystic’s custody last summer. #txlege

Ring the school bell! Our new school choice program has hit over 100,000 applications in just 12 days! The largest school choice program launch in American history has been a resounding success! Texas parents clearly want the freedom to send their children to the school of their choice. Applications are open until March 17. Apply here: educationfreedom.texas.gov #txlege

I will get to the bottom of the “EPIC City” and “Sharia Law” issues in Texas. Two weeks ago, I announced that the Senate would hold interim hearings. In response, we received this letter from an organization that the Governor has designated a foreign terrorist organization bit.ly/4quuOrV. What are they trying to hide? I will not back down to this group or any other organization that intends to undermine Texas law. #txlege