AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s unanimous passage of Senate Joint Resolution 1 and Senate Bill 1, Property Tax Relief, both by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston: “I have been committed to fighting back against the wave of ever-increasing property taxes since before I held elected office. The… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today upon adjourning the 88th Legislature Regular Session Sine Die: “Today, the Texas Senate adjourned the 88th Legislature Regular Session Sine Die. This was a session with significant victories for Texans but, unfortunately, far too many of the people’s conservative priorities, sponsored by the Senate, were… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today after the Articles of Impeachment for Attorney General Ken Paxton were delivered to the Texas Senate: “Today, the Texas Senate received Articles of Impeachment for Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Senate will follow its constitutional duty and I appointed a committee to develop proposed rules… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent the following letter to Gov. Greg Abbott: Dear Governor Abbott, While the Senate worked hard all session to efficiently conduct the people’s business, many important issues affecting Texans died in the Texas House. Senate Bill 3, the Property Tax Relief Bill, is vitally important to homeowners across… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas House and Texas Senate’s passage of the conference committee report for Senate Bill 22, Assisting Rural Law Enforcement Funding – Increasing Pay and Needed Equipment, by Sen. Drew Springer, R-Muenster. SB 22 will now be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott: “Due to… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas House and Texas Senate’s passage of the conference committee report for Senate Bill 29, Banning Local COVID-19 Mandates, by Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury. SB 29 will now be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott: “In March of 2020, when the entire world was… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas House and Texas Senate’s adoption of the conference committee reports for Senate Bill 2627 and House Bill 5, both by Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown. SB 2627 and HB 5 will now be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott: “After Winter Storm Uri, it… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas House and Texas Senate’s passage of the conference committee report for Senate Bill 12, Banning Children’s Exposure to Drag Shows, by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Tyler. SB 12 will now be sent to Gov. Abbott: “I named SB 12 to be one of… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today on the bipartisan final passage of House Bill 1, the 2024-2025 State Budget, and Senate Bill 30, the Fiscal Year 2023 Supplemental Budget, both carried by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: “The Texas economy is the envy of America and the entire world. As our economy… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today, one year after the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde: “One year on from the senseless act of violence at Robb Elementary, our hearts still break for the victims, their families, and the Uvalde community. No Texas family should have to experience the grief that… Read more »