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Video: Dan Patrick Announces for Lieutenant Governor

State Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, announced Thursday morning that he will run for lieutenant governor in 2014, choosing a moment between special legislative sessions to challenge sitting Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who has said he will seek re-election.

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State Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, announced Thursday morning that he will run for lieutenant governor in 2014, choosing a moment between special legislative sessions to challenge sitting Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who has said he will seek re-election.

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