As I understand it, the Lieutenant Governor’s office in Texas is a VERY powerful one. So this will be an excellent flushing of another RINO (Dewhurst) down the toilet.
Patrick is nothing to get excited about though. Has a long pattern of dropping bills like sanctuary, etc after the press cools off. Standing groups up, etc...I know of some very strong Tea Parties that are now backing Dewhurst.Neither though are worth getting excited about.
Your understanding is correct.