Dan Patrick launches Patrick Strategies

Dan Patrick launched a new political organization on Monday named Patrick Strategies. The group will operate after his loss in the November midterm elections for the Texas lieutenant governor seat. Patrick stated he plans to continue fighting for his conservative priorities despite leaving elected office.

Patrick lost his reelection bid to Democrat Vikki Goodwin by approximately six percentage points. He acknowledged the defeat on The Mark Davis Show, describing the election result as a reality that must be faced to fix the future. He noted that while Republicans did not lose in rural Texas, Democrats gained ground in those areas. He identified economic concerns and campaign funding as key factors in the voter decision, rather than cultural issues.

According to the Patrick Strategies website, the organization will leverage Patrick's experience in the Texas Legislature. The site describes him as a visionary leader whose initiatives transformed Texas. It claims he possesses deep knowledge of the inner workings of the state government. The website states he is a master of Senate and House rules and knows where the money is in the budget.

Speaking on the radio show, Patrick said he would remain involved in efforts to pass conservative, pro-business legislation. He said, 'I'm going to announce Patrick Strategies today. That's how I will fight. That's what we're going to do.' He emphasized that the group will work to influence the legislative process from the outside.

Patrick addressed the unexpected shift in voting patterns on November 3. He said early results in Collin County indicated a poor night for Republicans. He noted that Democrat Talarico gained votes compared to any other Democratic candidate. Patrick argued that voters wanted change because they lacked financial change in their pockets. He admitted that the Republican side did not communicate effectively and lived in a false world about their lead.

Patrick called the election fair and square and said Democrats did a great job getting their people to vote down the ballot. He said, 'We knew Paxton was fighting an uphill battle; we knew that. We thought enough votes would come back for Abbott, myself and down-ballot. Well, Mark, we lost everything.' He said the result was a clear signal from the electorate.

When asked if Senate Republicans should change chamber rules to limit Goodwin's authority, Patrick said he believed the Senate should do so. He said he planned to change those rules had he won the seat. He stated that the lieutenant governor derives power from the Senate and holds the most powerful legislative position in the country. He argued that if Republicans lose statewide offices but keep the Senate majority, they should not give up that majority.

Patrick said it will be tougher for Republicans to hold all statewide offices in the future. He maintained that the majority in the Senate remains intact despite the losses in other races. He said, 'If you lose the statewide offices and you still have the majority in the Senate, which we do..you shouldn't give up your majority because the governor lost or the lieutenant governor lost or the attorney general lost. You're still the majority.' Goodwin responded by saying she supported Republicans standing up for their voters.