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Assclown Alert: Sending the sinners to Hell with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
By Sanford Nowlin at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick took the stage at the Texas GOP convention last week and declared that Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is “going to Hell” because of his interpretation of Christianity. Patrick also called Talarico’s views “blasphemy” and accused him of campaigning against the almi...
Key takeaway Dan Patrick took the stage at the Texas GOP convention last week and declared that Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is “going to Hell” because of his interpretation of Christianity.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
In Terrell Hills , where residents value a strong sense of community and respectful dialogue, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's recent remarks at the Texas GOP convention are likely to raise eyebrows. The fact that a high-ranking state official would publicly declare a political opponent is "going to Hell" because of his interpretation of Christianity may strike some as unbecoming and divisive. As a community that prides itself on its inclusivity and civic engagement, Terrell Hills residents may wonder what implications such rhetoric could have on the state's ability to tackle pressing issues like public safety, education, and transportation. With the Texas legislature set to convene in the near future, it remains to be seen how Patrick's comments will affect the tone and tenor of upcoming policy debates, and how they will be received by constituents in Bexar County and beyond.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick took the stage at the Texas GOP convention last week and declared that Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is “going to Hell” because of his interpretation of Christianity. Patrick also called Talarico’s views “blasphemy” and accused him of campaigning against the almi...
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