Dan Patrick

Lieutenant Governor of Texas

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Dan Patrick is Texas' 52nd lieutenant governor, winning his third term in November 2022 after first being elected in 2014. A Republican former talk-radio host and state senator from Houston, he presides over the Texas Senate and shapes the chamber's conservative agenda on taxes, border security, and energy.

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Last reviewed: Sep 14, 2026

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Texas lieutenant governor wins third term leading the state Senate

Patrick secured his third term as Texas lieutenant governor in the November 2022 election, continuing in one of the state's most powerful positions — presiding over the Texas Senate.

Verified Facts: Third-term victory documented by the Texas Tribune; 2026 election listing documented by Ballotpedia.

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T1Office of the Texas Lieutenant Governor — About· Government document· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

T2The Texas Tribune — Dan Patrick secures third term as Texas lieutenant governor· News article· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

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Event: Jan 17, 2023· Published: Sep 14, 2026

Published· Reviewed by Editorial Review· Sep 14, 2026

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