20 Texas Senators Endorse Lt. Governor Patrick's Reelection

Dan Patrick

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

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.