July 22, 2025      9:48 AM

Lt. Gov. Patrick acknowledges the resignation of former Sen. Hancock changes quorum math in the Texas Senate

On the first day of the special, Lt. Gov. Patrick and Sen. West had a brief exchange about the fact that Hancock's new job in the executive branch reduces the membership of the Senate to 30

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Monday acknowledged something that may prove significant over the course of the 30-day special session now underway at the Texas Capitol: The quorum math in the Texas Senate is different following former Sen. Kelly Hancock’s resignation and subsequent move to the executive branch as acting Comptroller.

In short, two-thirds of the Senate is now 20 instead of 21.

By Scott Braddock

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