Meet Patrick

State Representative Patrick M. Rose represents Blanco, Caldwell and Hays Counties in Texas Legislature and is serving his third term. A leader known for his fierce independence, Rep. Rose has built a record of delivering results to the Texans he serves.

As Chair of the House Human Services Committee, Rep. Rose is holding hearings across the state to find ways to improve services for all Texans, from children in foster care to our aging population. He is also leading efforts to ensure that the Health and Human Services Commission takes the necessary steps to clean up Accenture’s $800 million privatization debacle and protect Texas taxpayers. During the last session, Rep. Rose led efforts in the House to restore budget cuts to the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Expanding the number of working families that can participate in the program and increasing the number of insured children saves taxpayers money by decreasing the reliance on emergency rooms as a way to access healthcare. That is why business leaders and medical professionals both praise Rep. Rose’s leadership.

In addition, Rep. Rose serves as a member of the House Higher Education Committee. Texas State University–San Marcos is the largest employer in House District 45 and an important asset for the Central Texas business community. Rep. Rose’s service on this committee has helped Texas State make progress on many of its goals, most recently securing funding for a nursing program. As the author of the "Rose Amendment," legislation funding millions of dollars in merit-based scholarships, Rep. Rose believes that the state needs to find more ways to help middle class students and make college more affordable.

During the 80th Legislature, Rep. Rose passed over 25 bills including legislation to promote Texas’ manufacturing industry, to protect Texas seniors, and landmark legislation creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas that will invest $3 billion in cancer research and prevention over ten years.

Rep. Patrick Rose is an attorney with the Ratliff Law Firm in Austin, TX and is a licensed realtor. A native Texan, Rep. Rose lives in his hometown of Dripping Springs and is a lifelong member of Dripping Springs United Methodist Church.

2008 Reelection Campaign Endorsements

  • Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT)
  • Texas Hospital Association
  • National Federation of Independent Business, Texas
  • National Rifle Association
  • Texas State Rifle Association, A+ Rating
  • Texas State Teachers Association
  • Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)
  • Lone Star Chapter, Sierra Club

More endorsements coming soon!

Awards & Honors

Rep. Rose efforts during the 80th Legislature have been recognized by:

  • 2008 Austin Business Journal — "Health Care Hero Award"
  • 2008 Texans Care for Children — "Phil Strickland Child Advocate Award"
  • 2008 The Susan G. Komen for the Cure — "Legislative Champion of the Year"
  • 2008 Texas Association of Business — "Fighter for Free Enterprise"
  • 2007 Texas Health Care Association — "2007 Long Term Care Champion"
  • 2008 Texas State Rifle Association — "Appreciation Award"
  • 2008 American Cancer Society — "Texas Advocacy Award"
  • 2008 Texans Care for Children — "Phil Strickland Child Advocate Award"
  • 2008 The Susan G. Komen for the Cure — "Legislative Champion of the Year"
  • 2008 Texas Association of Business — "Fighter for Free Enterprise"
  • 2007 Texas Health Care Association — "2007 Long Term Care Champion"
  • 2008 Texas State Rifle Association — "Appreciation Award"
  • 2008 American Cancer Society — "Texas Advocacy Award"
  • 2008 The Wind Coalition — "Outstanding Supporter Award"
  • 2006 The Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)— "Freedom to Teach Award"
  • 2005, 2003 Texas Medical Association "Texas Medicine’s Best"
  • 2005, 2003 Texans for Lawsuit Reform — "Civil Justice Leadership Award"
  • 2005 Texas Civil Justice League — "Top Legislator Award"
  • 2004 Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas (CLEAT) — "Legislative Service Award"
  • 2003 Texas Monthly — Legislative "Rookie of the Year"
  • 2003 Central Texas Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration-"Young Professional of the Year Award"