Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement on the Texas Senate’s Passage of ALL Top 40 Priority Bills



 
“It is time for the House to begin moving property tax relief legislation.”

 

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s passage of ALL its top 40 priority bills:

“With the Texas Senate’s unanimous passage of Senate Bill 31 today, the Life of the Mother Act, the Texas Senate has passed ALL its top 40 priority bills over to the Texas House. Some highlights of the Senate’s top 40 priorities include:

  • Eliminating school property taxes for the average Texas senior homeowner with the $200,000 homestead exemption ($140,000 homestead exemption for non-senior homeowners)
  • Requiring local law enforcement to assist the federal government’s deportation efforts
  • Providing school choice
  • Placing the 10 Commandments back in schools

“The Senate has done its work. As of Friday, the Senate had passed 631 bills. The House was only at 182.

“With the clock ticking, the House must prioritize and deliver conservative priorities to the governor’s desk. The Senate has passed them already. It is time to begin moving Senate bills in the House. Democrats must not be allowed to obstruct the passage of key bills and joint resolutions. The House should start with property tax relief as the next bill they pass.

“June 2 Sine Die (end of session) is only a few short weeks away. Texans are watching the House with great interest.”