January 26, 2015 3:50 PM

Lt. Gov. Patrick announces grassroots advisory board

This is in addition to the group of business leaders already advising him - Tea Party leaders from around Texas will have the Lite Guv's ear

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Monday announced the creation of what he's calling the "Lieutenant Governor Grassroots Advisory Board." This is in addition to the advisory board made up of business leaders that he announced two weeks ago.

He's chosen Tea Party activists from around the state to advise him - folks like Dallas Tea Party Co-Founder Ken Emanuelson and Joann Fleming of Grassroots America We the People. “Governor Patrick has a reputation for valuing folks outside the capitol complex who ask tough questions and bring common sense solutions to the table,” Fleming said. “Our primary focus will be on border security, education reform, and tax relief legislation - serious issues important to a strong Texas."

Here is the full release from Patrick's office.