Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s (R) reelection campaign gained major momentum this week as all 20 Republican members of the Texas Senate officially endorsed his reelection bid.
In a press release from his campaign, Lieutenant Governor Patrick announced the endorsements, emphasizing the importance of unity and shared conservative values among Senate leadership. The show of support comes as the lieutenant governor continues to position himself as a key figure in advancing Texas’ conservative legislative agenda.
“These 20 men and women know Dan Patrick the best and each has added their name to the campaign’s endorsement list,” the statement read.
Lieutenant Governor Patrick expressed gratitude for the collective backing from his Republican colleagues, calling it a reflection of both mutual respect and the effectiveness of their collaborative leadership.
“I am truly honored to have all 20 Republican Senators come forward to join my reelection campaign,” he said in a statement. “I have the pleasure to work with these 20 great men and women every day. They are super smart, hardworking, and passionate about representing the conservative majority in Texas as well as all Texans. It’s their strong conservative principles and teamwork that make this institution work well.”
The lieutenant governor holds one of the most powerful roles in state government, presiding over the Texas Senate and playing a central role in shaping the legislative agenda.
With this early wave of endorsements, the lieutenant governor solidifies his standing among Texas' Republican leadership and signals strong institutional support ahead of what many believe will be a competitive campaign cycle.
The following are the Texas Senators who endorsed him:
State Senator Bryan Hughes
State Senator Bob Hall
State Senator Robert Nichols
State Senator Brandon Creighton
State Senator Charles Schwertner
State Senator Paul Bettencourt
State Senator Angela Paxton
State Senator Kelly Hancock
State Senator Phil King
State Senator Mayes Middleton
State Senator Tan Parker
State Senator Joan Huffman
State Senator Lois Kolkhorst
State Senator Brian Birdwell
State Senator Pete Flores
State Senator Donna Campbell
State Senator Adam Hinojosa
State Senator Charles Perry
State Senator Brent Hagenbuch
State Senator Kevin Sparks
