Because this is my legislative summary of a very long session and special session, this is longer than usual. I wanted it to be thorough, and I hope you will take a few minutes to read it at your leisure. If you have any questions concerning any of these issues please feel free to contact our Senate office by e-mail, letter, or phone. Read on to get the full story…
82nd Legislative Session Review
Around 6 p.m. on Monday evening, Governor Perry added the issue regarding intrusive TSA airport pat downs to the special session. I want to thank the Governor, who has been supportive throughout, for adding this legislation to the special session call. Most importantly I want to thank all of the thousands, and I mean that literally, thousands of citizens from all across the state who contacted the Governor and my fellow legislators. Our citizens simply want Texas to stand up for our liberty and freedom from unreasonable searches�
Senator Dan Patrick on the Texas education budget:
Dan responds to Texas Monthly questions concerning TEA Party principles, the budget, the structural deficit, prioritizing the classroom and teachers, and the need to protect the Rainy Day Fund.
Texas Monthly Interview – March 2011
Click videos below to watch my speech at the TEA Party rally on Tax Day in the Woodlands recently. As founder and Chairman of the TEA Party caucus, it was an honor to be asked to speak-and a lot of fun. It was a great crowd. The host, Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC, is one of the finest TEA Party groups in a state that is blessed to have many great TEA Party organizations.
Part 1 (6:29 mins)
Part 2 (7:50 mins)
The Senate has passed the newly written Sonogram Bill by a vote of 21 to 10. It is now on its way to the third and final reading in the Senate. Senator Patrick worked closely with colleagues on the final substitute language to bring about the successful vote…
The TEA Party movement is the most important political movement of our lifetime.