AUSTIN – Dan Patrick issued the following statement on new reports of Lt. Governor Dewhurst’s call to the Allen, Texas police department:
“I was saddened and disappointed to hear today’s report that David Dewhurst attempted to use his power and influence to get a family member out of jail. The fact that David Dewhurst believes he and his family are above the law is the height of arrogance and recklessness. This blatant abuse of power would be stunning coming from any elected official. However, it is particularly disturbing coming from the Lieutenant Governor of Texas.”