April 9, 2014 7:58 PM

UPDATED: Texans for Lawsuit Reform Endorses Dan Patrick for Lite Guv

Dewhurst had their support in the first round; they've now switched allegiance to the challenger

In an email to supporters on Wednesday, TLR Chairman Dick Weekley and TLRPAC Chairman Richard Trabulsi thanked Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst for his service to Texas and the nation and then said they are endorsing his challenger in the May 27 runoff. They explained that they felt compelled in the first round of voting to support the incumbent because "as Lt. Governor he played pivotal roles at crucial times over the past decade in the passage of comprehensive tort reforms."

“In the runoff for Lt. Governor in the Republican primary, TLRPAC believes that Sen. (Dan) Patrick has earned the support of Republicans who want to retain the Lt. Governorship in conservative hands. Sen. Patrick’s leadership on a broad platform of conservative issues, including lawsuit reform, has united Republican voters. This was demonstrated forcefully on March 4th when Dan received a commanding 41.45% of the vote in a field of four strong candidates," Weekley and Trabulsi said.