AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today: “Today, we received the following letter from Justice Marc Brown, who I appointed to be my legal counsel during the impeachment proceedings. I accepted his declination to serve.” To read the letter click here.
Year: 2023
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement Appointing Justice Marc Brown as Counsel to the Presiding Officer for Impeachment Trial
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today: “Today, pursuant to the Rules of Impeachment passed by the Senate on June 21st, and after several months of searching, I have appointed Justice Marc Brown to assist me during the upcoming impeachment trial, which will begin on September 5th, 2023. I was looking… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on Property and Franchise Tax Relief
NEW CANEY – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today: “When I became Lt. Governor in 2015, the homestead exemption was $15,000, and today, the exemption is now $100,000. The largest property tax cut in history has been ceremonially signed into law today, with the $100,000 homestead exemption as the centerpiece. This $18 billion… Read more »
Dan Patrick breaks his silence on A&M professor (Opinion)
As a conservative public official whose actual words have often been ignored and distorted by opponents and the media, I understand the critical importance of free speech, both on college campuses and off. Academic freedom helps ensure Texas students are exposed to a range of ideas and learn how to critically evaluate and challenge those… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on Court of Impeachment Orders
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today on the upcoming impeachment trial of Warren Kenneth Paxton, Jr.: “I have received numerous questions on the upcoming impeachment trial. On June 21, the Senate passed rules of impeachment 25-3. As presiding officer in the impeachment trial, all 31 Senators and I are subject… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Unanimous Passage of House Joint Resolution 2 – Property Tax Relief
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s unanimous passage of House Joint Resolution 2, Property Tax Relief, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston: “Today, the Senate unanimously passed House Joint Resolution 2, the final piece of the largest property tax relief package in Texas history, and likely the world…. Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Unanimous Passage of Senate Bills 2 and 3 – Property and Franchise Tax Relief
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s unanimous passage of Senate Bills 2 and 3, Property and Franchise Tax Relief, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston: “I have been fighting for property tax relief at the Texas Capitol since 2003, 4 years before I was elected to the Senate,… Read more »
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan Announce Breakthrough Deal on Property Tax Legislation
AUSTIN – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan today issued a joint statement to announce an agreement on proposed legislation that will deliver the biggest property tax cut in Texas history. Both leaders met last week in Austin and, along with members of the House and Senate, have continued working day and… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 1 and Senate Joint Resolution 1
“Homeowners, teachers, and businesses get a giant victory! Homeowners will see their school property taxes decrease by a whopping 43%.” AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 1 and Senate Joint Resolution 1, Property Tax Relief, both by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston: “I have been… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement: Texas Senate Ready for Second Called Special Session
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following Gov. Abbott’s call for a new special session: “Over the last week, there have been many discussions between the Texas Senate and House to find a deal on the largest property tax cut in Texas history. In today’s statement, the Governor said that during… Read more »