After saying seniors shouldn't fear COVID, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants testing when the TX Lege meets
After telling seniors they should be willing to risk contracting COVID-19 to protect the economy, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick doesn't seem to be willing to make a similar sacrifice to serve in the Texas Legislature next year.
Patrick, 70, who presides over the upper chamber, informed state senators Friday that people testifying before committees may need to register three days ahead and take a quick-turnaround coronavirus test 24 hours before they're allowed into the Capitol building, the Texas Tribune reports.
During past sessions, people have been able to sign up and speak on the same day.
Patrick, a Republican, discussed the safeguards on conference call with the Senate Democrat Caucus, the Tribune reports. During those discussions, Patrick he wants the National Guard to conduct the tests, handling 10 to 12 people per hour.
Read more: https://www.sacurrent.com/the-daily/archives/2020/12/07/after-saying-seniors-shouldnt-fear-covid-lt-gov-dan-patrick-wants-testing-when-the-texas-lege-meets
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick taunts the fashion police. WTH was he thinking when he bought that shirt with a button-down white collar?
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