Dan Patrick
Dan Patrick is the Lieutenant Governor of Texas, having assumed office in 2015. As a member of the Republican Party, he has been an influential figure in Texas politics, known for his conservative stances on issues such as education, taxation, and gun rights. Recently, he has gained attention for advocating discussions around repealing the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms, reflecting ongoing debates about presidential power and term limits.
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Dan Patrick, the lieutenant-governor, called the lottery strike 'the biggest theft from the people of Texas'.
How Australian gamblers took down the Texas lottery for $US95 million
Australia· 2026-03-06
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stated that Prejean Boller worked to 'hijack a hearing' regarding antisemitism.
Carrie Prejean Boller accused of hijacking antisemitism hearing with Palestinian flag
United States· 2026-02-15
The Religious Liberty Commission is led by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Trump has chipped away at the long-standing wall between church and state. It’s just the beginningUnited States· 2026-02-15
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Boller's removal on Wednesday.
Trump Religious Liberty commission ousts Catholic activist Carrie Prejean BollerUnited States· 2026-02-12
Dan Patrick, the chairman of President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, ousted Carrie Prejean Boller after a contentious hearing on antisemitism.
Chair of Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission removes member after heated hearing on antisemitismUnited States· 2026-02-12Dan Patrick stated that the WNBA needs Caitlin Clark more than she needs the league.
WNBA star discusses Caitlin Clark's emergence narrative once againUnited States· 2025-12-10
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick cast Turning Point USA’s youth movement as a moral mission inspired by the late Charlie Kirk’s legacy.
Abbott vows Club America chapters in every Texas high school statewideUnited States· 2025-12-09
Dan Patrick commented that the WNBA needs Caitlin Clark more than she needs the league.
Caitlin Clark hits the links with Nelly Korda, thrills fans at LPGA pro-amUnited States· 2025-11-15
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced the investigation into the flooding at Camp Mystic.
Camp owners squandered chance to save girls, families sayAustralia· 2025-11-11
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick linked these investigations to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas targets HE professors pushing leftist ideologies over national preparation
India· 2025-10-22
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticized Mark A. Welsh III for his handling of the instructor.
Texas A&M University president is stepping down after upheaval over classroom videoUnited States· 2025-09-19
Dan Patrick is the lieutenant governor who created the new lottery law in Texas.
Esta nueva ley sobre loterías entra en vigencia el Día del Trabajo en Estados Unidos: cambiará para siempre tu forma de jugar a partir de 1 de septiembre | Estilo de Vida | Estados Unidos
Ecuador· 2025-08-30
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick indicated they would adjourn the special legislative session if Democrats had not returned.
Texas Dems who fled state to block GOP redistricting will return: reportUnited States· 2025-08-13
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick discusses the redistricting fight in Texas.
DAVID MARCUS: Democrat New England is the most gerrymandered region in American historyUnited States· 2025-08-10
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told Fox News that Texas purchased about $12 million from an auction.
GovPlanet agrees to return border wall components to federal governmentUnited States· 2025-08-10
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick intends to consider the redistricting maps next week.
The Texas redistricting showdown reaches a critical momentUnited States· 2025-08-08
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticized Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly for his absence during the emergency.
Central Texas flooding: Local officials criticized for missing emergency planning briefing as grieving residents call for improved alert systemUnited States· 2025-08-01
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick discussed the weather situation during a call with local leaders.
Nature gave warning of recent deadly disasters. Were the right people listening?United States· 2025-07-12
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stated that the message about potential flooding was sent to local counties and mayors.
Texas flooding timeline: What happened in the hours before, during and afterUnited States· 2025-07-12
Texas Lt Gov Dan Patrick mentioned that the state would fund warning sirens in rural districts.
Trump sees devastation from Texas floods in visit to state – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-11
Dan Patrick is the Lt. Gov. who presided over Ken Paxton's impeachment trial.
Wife of Texas AG Ken Paxton files for divorce ‘on biblical grounds’United States· 2025-07-10
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick previously said that county mayors and city judges were invited to a call the day before the flooding to discuss the weather forecast.
Kerr County Sheriff and authorities have yet to explain who did what during early pivotal hours of Texas floodingUnited States· 2025-07-10
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has vowed state help to install flood sirens in the area.
The Guadalupe River long has been a haven of adventure and joy. After deadly flooding, it’s a source of grief with an uncertain futureUnited States· 2025-07-09
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick promised that the state would allocate more money for flood warning systems.
Sve manje šanse da ima preživjelih u poplavama u Teksasu, uz 100 mrtvih traga se za više od 160 ljudi
Montenegro· 2025-07-09Texas Lieutenant-Governor Dan Patrick acknowledged that lives could have been saved with flood-warning sirens.
With more budget cuts on the horizon, should we expect more tragedy?
Canada· 2025-07-08
Cruz spoke by phone with Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, working to ensure that the maximum federal assets were available for search and rescue.
Ted Cruz came back from Greece vacation after floods hit TexasUnited States· 2025-07-08
Texas’s lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick, acknowledged that some residents reported not receiving flash flood warnings.
‘Deep rooted’ camp tradition continues in Texas despite flood devastation | Texas floods 2025
United Kingdom· 2025-07-08
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick acknowledged that a flood warning system might have saved lives.
Texas flooding disaster reveals America’s frightening weather and deep political divisions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-08
Texas Lt Gov Dan Patrick acknowledged on Monday that such sirens might have saved lives.
Texas floods death toll from climbs to more than 100United Kingdom· 2025-07-08
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick mentioned a counselor who helped girls escape the flooding.
Texas: inundações catastróficas matam 26 crianças e uma monitora em colónia de férias | EUA
Portugal· 2025-07-07
