AUSTIN, Texas — The office of Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced on Saturday that he is dealing with a case of pneumonia.
The lieutenant governor's office posted the news on the social media platform X, stating that he was diagnosed on Thursday and that he "will be recovering and working from home until he can resume his full-time schedule."
The news of the lieutenant governor's condition comes as the Texas Senate is set to reconvene on Sunday, as the third special session of the 88th Texas Legislature is set to wrap up on Tuesday.
Here's the statement from Patrick's office on his diagnosis:
"Lt. Gov. Patrick was diagnosed with viral pneumonia last week. He is recovering and working from home. He has canceled all his scheduled meetings for this week, including both official and political engagements. He has spoken with Senator Charles Schwertner, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and advised him of his absence.
The members of the Texas Senate are fully prepared to address any issues the Governor may include in a fourth special session and will again move promptly to pass substantial legislation to the House."