Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick: Announcement of HB 1927 Agreement
“A historic victory for the Second Amendment”
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick issued this statement May 21st, announcing that a full agreement has been reached on House Bill 1927:
“I congratulate Representative Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, and Senator Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, for reaching a full agreement on Constitutional Carry – HB 1927. This legislation restores our Second Amendment rights and upholds every Texan’s right to self-defense. HB 1927 is a historic bill and a national model. It includes the thinking of national gun rights advocates and many in Texas law enforcement and affirms our commitment to protect the rights of gun owners and the safety of those in law enforcement.
“As a longtime Second Amendment advocate and NRA member with a strong NRA voting record, I am especially proud of HB 1927. I have worked hard alongside Senator Schwertner to deliver the votes needed on HB 1927. The bill will become eligible for a final vote early next week, and on that day we will celebrate this great Second Amendment victory.
“Those who said HB 1927 would never pass and who perpetuated stories of a 'poison pill' and other conspiracies willfully misled many Second Amendment supporters in Texas. They also underestimated how hard members of the House and Senate were working to pass this bill.
“Once again, I want to thank Representative Schaefer for his leadership and vision on HB 1927 and Senator Schwertner for his diligence and commitment to making this legislation a reality. I look forward to celebrating with them when this bill is finally passed next week.”
Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 2202 Stops Critical Race Theory & 1619 Myths in Texas Schools
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick issued this statement April 28th, following the passage of Senate Bill 2202, by Senator Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe:
"Texans reject critical race theory and other so-called 'woke' philosophies that maintain that one race or sex is inherently superior to another race or sex or that any individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist or oppressive. These divisive concepts have been inserted into curriculums around the state, but they have no place in Texas schools. SB 2202 will ensure that they cannot be taught.
"When Texan parents send their children to school, they expect their students to learn to think critically without being forced to consume misinformation about our country's founding and the biases of advocacy groups that seek to belittle our democracy and divide us. I congratulate Senator Creighton and the Texas Senate for passing this critical legislation for our children and our schools."
Statement on the Updated Biennial Revenue Estimate
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick issued this statement May 3rd, following Comptroller Glenn Hegar's updated biennial revenue estimate (BRE):
"I am not surprised by Comptroller Hegar’s announcement today affirming that our conservative policies — low taxes and reasonable regulation — as well as our commitment to keeping our state open — have caused the Texas economy to take off like a rocket. Businesses are flocking to Texas, creating thousands of new jobs and fueling productivity, growth and innovation. The Texas economy continues to lead the nation and is a major force in the global marketplace."