Dan Patrick's Latest Terrible Tweet

Lite Guv social media debacle over San Bernardino murders

"...How often does sports broadcaster Dan Patrick hope that Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick changes..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dan Patrick Excoriated Over Orlando Shooting Tweet

Lite Guv blames Twitter debacle on timing, not bigotry

"...Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has built his political career on outrageous religious..."

June 12, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dan Patrick Promises to Kill Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Proposal: no arrest, jail time for under 1 oz., passed in House Monday

"...in the House yesterday. But this morning, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick declared it “dead” in a tweet...."

April 30, 2019 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Slams Obama Over Support for Police

In response, POTUS reiterates support for law enforcement

"...Embarrassing Texas on a national stage, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tried to shame President Barack Obama for not..."

July 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Dan Patrick, Still on Bathroom Patrol

Lt. Guv takes issue with Obama's trans-inclusive policy

"...In a continuation of his anti-LGBTQ fearmongering, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday that he’s more than willing to..."

May 13, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Dan Patrick Reveals His Wish List for the 88th Legislature

Property tax relief, gas plants, and border to gain from $27B surplus

"...Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveiled a list of 21 priorities for the..."

Dec. 5, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Sen. Dan Patrick: State Theologian

Blowhard legislator from Houston insists he's just misunderstood

"...How did Sen. Dan Patrick become the focus of continuing press coverage of..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dan Patrick: Ignore Obama's Transgender Policy

Parents of transgender students speak out against Patrick

"...This morning, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick – who has led the charge against Ft...."

May 31, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

A Legislative Session Just for Dan Patrick

How much can go wrong in 30 days?

"...days before sine die (Monday, May 29), Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and his lieutenants sabotaged key provisions necessary to..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Oklahoma Is OK for Dan Patrick

Oklahoma now requires ultrasounds for pregnant women seeking abortion. Is Texas next?

"...It is official: Freshman state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, belongs in Oklahoma. And they can have..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines: Yes, Dan Patrick Is Really That Petty

Committee assignments spawn high-school drama in the Senate

"...gone down within the ruling GOP, between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, a more moderate..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Mike Collier Announces Campaign Against Dan Patrick

Former TDP finance chair seeks to oust Lt. Gov.

"...Democrat Mike Collier officially announced his campaign to challenge Dan Patrick for the lieutenant governorship. Collier, who first floated..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dan Patrick Denied

Judge denies request to file brief in abortion case

"...request by the authors of the bill – Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, and Rep. Sid Miller, R-Stephenville – which..."

Aug. 11, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Mike Collier vs. Dan Patrick?

The Texas Democratic Party's finance chair makes his bid for Lt. Gov.

"...hat into the lieutenant governor's ring against current officeholder Dan Patrick. The corporate financial consultant and PricewaterhouseCoopers alum said..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dan Patrick vs. the Budget

Sen. Dan Patrick still isn't happy with billions in tax cuts.

"...saved billions for his beloved property tax cuts, Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, still had to complain about Thursday's Senate..."

April 13, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Where's Dan Patrick?

When Sen. Dan Patrick was having his Valentine's Day photo-op, what was he supposed to be doing?

"...Freshman state Sen. Dan Patrick would, it seems, rather be stacking bills than..."

Feb. 15, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Quote of the Week: Dan Patrick

Our Lt. Gov. has some bad ideas about dealing with school shootings

"...– Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, blaming school shootings on the amount of doors,..."

May 25, 2018 News Column

How to Assemble Your Dan Patrick Mask

Be very afraid

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature

Van de Putte, Patrick Square Off in Only Lt. Gov. Debate

Patrick sticks to right-wing rhetoric; says one debate enough

"...Rather than temper his controversial rhetoric, state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, reinforced extremist platform points when it came..."

Sept. 30, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Patrick's Advisers Call Pre-K "Godless"

Another sign of discord between Lite Guv and Abbott?

"...Serious question: Is Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick trying to piss Gov. Greg Abbott off, or..."

April 22, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Patrick Bullies School ISD Over Transgender Policy

Lt. Gov. calls for resignation of Ft. Worth superintendent

"...of guidelines that would accommodate transgender students, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is bullying Ft. Worth ISD Superintendent Kent Scribner..."

May 10, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Patterson Tars and Feathers Patrick as Chicken Hawk

GOP primary run-off drags up war service and draft dodging claims

"...no-holds-barred blood feud, as former candidate Jerry Patterson accused Dan Patrick of being a draft dodger...."

May 9, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Patrick Ends Two-Thirds Rule

Measure designed to increase the peace in Texas Senate dies

"...Chalk up the first victim of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's new era in the Texas Senate. The two-thirds..."

Jan. 21, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Patrick's Ill-Considered Pull Quote

Houston senator delivers web sneer to his new committee chair

"...were made last week, there was eyebrow-raising that Sen. Dan Patrick, D-Houston, ended up with two committee vice-chairmanships: Education..."

Feb. 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Patrick’s Hostage Play

How the Lt. Gov. held the 85th Lege for ransom

"...House and Senate – all just so Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick could get another shot at passing his rejected..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Patrick: Cut Costs for Rich Kids

Lt. gov. targets tuition credits, waivers

"...affordable. In his interim charges to senators, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick seemed to propose a way to cut tuition...."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lt. Gov. Patrick Predicts It

"...Dear Editor, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is one smart cookie. As he was recently..."

May 12, 2020 Postmarks

Fairness Isn't Enough for Dan

Why does Sen. Dan Patrick oppose shifting the property tax burden to make rich landowners and commercial property owners pay their share?

"...Is anti-tax crusader Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, really interested in fair taxes or just..."

April 12, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Patrick Goes on Offense Post-Session

Patrick reflects on his first term as lite gov

"...Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick took the offensive this morning during a conversation..."

June 4, 2015 News Post by Brittany Shulman

Burka, the Patrick Booster

Why is Paul Burka betting on Sen. Dan Patrick as the next governor of Texas?

"...next Texas governor. And his selection? Freshman state Sen. Dan Patrick. According to Burka's positively giddy blog post, GOPer..."

Feb. 20, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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