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Speaking Out
Dan Patrick was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas
in 2014, winning the general election by almost
twenty points, including historic levels of support
from Hispanic voters and women.
A principled and committed conservative, Lieutenant
Governor (“Lt. Gov.”) Patrick is leading the fight to
secure the border, reduce property and business taxes,
and address our state's infrastructure challenges to
assure that Texas continues to flourish economically.
As Education Chairman in the 83
rd
Legislative Session,
Lt. Gov. Patrick passed some of the most far-reaching
education reforms in decades, tackling the problems
of failing public schools and giving parents more
choices for their children.
Lt. Gov. Patrick was twice elected to the
Texas Senate from District 7 in Houston and
Northwest Harris County. He is a successful small
businessman and radio host and is a former television
anchor, sportscaster, musician, Christian author and
movie producer.
Lt. Gov. Patrick is also involved in his community.
He has raised over $16 million for children with
disabilities through his radio show and started the
first seminary in a Texas prison to train long-serving
inmates for the ministry.
Lt. Gov. Patrick has been married to his wife Jan, a
former schoolteacher, for 39 years. Their son Ryan
is a Harris County Criminal Court District Judge in
Houston. Their daughter Shane is a registered nurse.
Lt. Gov. Patrick is also the proud grandfather of
three grandchildren.
Biography
What are your thoughts on the influence
that government has on rising home costs
and other barriers to homeownership due
to taxes increases, higher fees, and other
regulatory burdens?
We must do all we can do at the state level
to not place unreasonable regulations upon
any business. We must slow down the value
growth as it relates to future property taxes
to make buying homes affordable in the
short and long term.
Is there anything else you would like to
share with the readers of Texas Builder?
Iamextremelygratefultohavetheopportunity
to serve as the Lt. Governor of Texas. It is my
belief that leaders must be servants first and
that is how I approach my job as president
of the Texas Senate. Matthew 20:26 says: "For
those who offer themselves up to lead, must
be servants." I am a public servant first and
foremost. I appreciate the Texas Association
of Builders for their contribution to our
strong economy and the legislative process
in help making Texas the great state that
it is. I look forward to working with the
Texas Association of Builders now and into
the future.
