“This priority legislation strengthens our support for life, liberty and Texas values. It increases protections for taxpayers, ensures that our democracy remains strong and that our economy will continue to grow and create jobs.” AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the bills he has selected as his top priorities for the 2019 Legislative… Read more »
Year: 2019
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passing of former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall. Jan and I are praying for the Hall family during their time of mourning, and we ask that you join us. “As… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Unanimous Passage of Senate Bill 3
School Finance Reform Starts with Increasing Teacher Pay AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 3 — the across-the-board pay raise for teachers: “I congratulate Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, and the Texas Senate for unanimously passing this critical legislation to provide a $5,000 across-the-board… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Patrick: Statement on Retired Teachers’ Security Act with a 13th Check
SB 12 will create an actuarially sound pension system and do the right thing for our retired teachers. AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today announcing his support for Senate Bill 12, the Retired Teachers’ Security Act with a 13th Check authored by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, and Sen. Jane… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Patrick: Statement on Unanimous Vote in Senate Finance for SB 3 – the Teacher Pay Bill
“I will be moving this bill to the floor and out of the Senate at the earliest possible date.” “I congratulate Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, and the Senate Finance Committee for passing out Senate Bill 3 today with a 15 to 0 unanimous vote. Teachers currently receive only a third of the funding… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Patrick Re-Establishes Select Committee on Texas Ports
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced today that he has re-established the Senate Select Committee on Texas Ports to address several pressing issues regarding our state’s ports. In making the announcement, Lt. Gov. Patrick said: “Our ports are critical to ensuring that Texas competes effectively in the global marketplace. I am particularly concerned that… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on Houston Chronicle Retraction
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s property tax bill inaccurately depicted AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made this statement today: “On Friday the Houston Chronicle pulled down a February 8 news story that falsely reported that I had somehow received an unfair break on my local property taxes. The news report wasn’t true and I… Read more »
It’s past time to boost pay of our classroom teachers
Before I was elected Texas’ lieutenant governor in 2014, I served on the Senate Education Committee for eight years, including as chair during the 2013 legislative session. Making our public schools better has long been a top priority for me. Working first as a senator and then as lieutenant governor, we have reduced standardized testing,… Read more »
Teachers deserve a raise
Before I was elected lieutenant governor in 2014, I served on the Senate Education Committee for eight years, including as chair during the 2013 legislative session. Making our public schools better has long been a top priority for me. Working first as a senator and then as lieutenant governor, we have reduced standardized testing, reformed… Read more »
Teachers deserve an across-the-board raise
Before I was elected lieutenant governor in 2014, I served on the Senate Education Committee for eight years, including as chair during the 2013 legislative session. Making our public schools better has long been a top priority for me. First as a senator and then as lieutenant governor, I have helped reduce standardized testing, reformed… Read more »