Dan Patrick (politician)
Dan Goeb Patrick (born Dannie Scott Goeb; April 4, 1950)[1][2] is an American radio talk show host, television broadcaster, and politician. He has been the 42nd lieutenant governor of Texas since January 2015, under Greg Abbott.
Dan Patrick | |
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42nd Lieutenant Governor of Texas | |
Assumed office January 20, 2015 | |
Governor | Greg Abbott |
Preceded by | David Dewhurst |
Member of the Texas Senate from the 7th district | |
In office January 9, 2007 – January 13, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Jon Lindsay |
Succeeded by | Paul Bettencourt |
Personal details | |
Born | Dannie Scott Goeb April 4, 1950 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Jan Rankin (m. 1975) |
Children | 2, including Ryan |
Education | University of Maryland, Baltimore County (BA) |
Website | www |
Dan Patrick (politician) Media
Patrick, third from left, attending an October 2017 meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and FEMA officials, on Hurricane Harvey relief and recovery efforts.
References
- ↑ "State Sen. Dan Patrick". The Texas Tribune. Elected Officials Directory. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
- ↑ Swartz, Mimi (January 2007). "Here Comes Trouble". Texas Monthly. Retrieved December 28, 2017.