Year: 2017

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement on July 7 Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day

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AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today in honor of all Texas law enforcement officers killed in the line-of-duty: “July 7 marks the solemn anniversary of the tragic loss of five law enforcement officers in Dallas. That was a dark day for Texas and for all America. Going forward, Texas has set… Read more »

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement on Shooting at Congressional Baseball Practice

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AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following Wednesday morning’s shooting of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana, UT graduate, Zack Barth who serves as a legislative aide for U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, and two U.S. Capitol Police officers, Krystal Griner and David Bailey: “My prayers are with the victims… Read more »

Op-Ed: The Truth About Education Spending in Texas

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The 2017 legislative session recently ended and, as if on cue, education bureaucrats began pushing out misinformation, insisting that the state cut funding for public schools. You may have seen it in the media or maybe even heard it directly from your local school officials. Here are the facts: Texas spends $60 billion on schools… Read more »

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Applauds Governor Abbott for Signing Senate Bill 1 – the State Budget

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AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following Gov. Greg Abbott’s signing of the 2018-2019 state budget into law: “The Texas Senate took the lead on the conservative state budget which Gov. Abbott signed today. This budget is more than a billion dollars less in general revenue than our current budget and contains no new taxes and… Read more »

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Applauds Call for Special Session

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AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement that he is calling the Texas Legislature back to Austin for a special session beginning July 18, 2017: “I want to congratulate Governor Abbott for his big and bold special session agenda which solidly reflects the priorities of the people… Read more »

Lt. Governor Passes Top 30 Legislative Priorities Out of the Senate

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20 Are On Track to Become Law; Others Blocked by Texas House   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today after gaveling sine die for the regular 85th legislative session: “I began this session with a strong conservative agenda that affirmed my commitment to property tax reform, women’s privacy, life, the second… Read more »