“Following tragedies in El Paso, Midland, and Odessa, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Bonnen form select committees to focus on violence prevention and community safety” AUSTIN, Texas — Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen today announce the formation of the Senate and House Select Committees on Mass Violence… Read more »
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on Second Texas Safety Commission Meeting
EL PASO – The Texas Safety Commission met today in El Paso to continue the development of a plan to heal the community and fight the rise of extremism, hate and domestic terrorism in Texas. Following the six-hour meeting, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told the victims in attendance: “When one Texan is attacked all Texans… Read more »
Today’s Statement
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s office issued this statement today: “On Thursday evening, Lt. Gov. Patrick was experiencing significant chest pain and Jan immediately took him to the hospital. After a number of tests were negative, the doctor decided to perform one last test and a dangerous heart blockage was discovered. A stent was… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: A-F Ratings Making a Big Difference in Texas Schools
“This past legislative session may have been the best session for public education in Texas history.” AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Patrick issued this statement today following the release of the 2019 A-F ratings for individual school campuses: “I began the fight to establish A-F ratings in our schools as a senator, in 2013, when… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on El Paso Shooting
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following news of the shooting in El Paso: “Texans are heartbroken over the news of the horrific shooting in El Paso. Please join Jan and I in praying for the city of El Paso, the victims, their families and their friends who have suffered an… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Patrick: Statement on the Passing of H. Ross Perot, Sr.
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Patrick issued this statement today following news of the passing of H. Ross Perot, Sr.: “Jan and I extend our deepest condolences to the Perot family. Ross Perot, Sr. was a great Texan, a great patriot, a legendary entrepreneur and a friend. He was a man of faith and a U.S…. Read more »
Senate Bill 2 gives property tax power to the people
I have been fighting against skyrocketing property taxes since 2003 — even before I was an elected official, because property tax rates were driving people out of their homes. It was also clear to me that high property taxes had become the major threat to Texas businesses and our economy. So when Senate Bill 2… Read more »
Senate Bill 2 gives property tax power to the people
I have been fighting against skyrocketing property taxes since 2003 — even before I was an elected official, because property tax rates were driving people out of their homes. It was also clear to me that high property taxes had become the major threat to Texas businesses and our economy. So when Senate Bill 2… Read more »
Senate Bill 2 gives property tax power to the people
I have been fighting against skyrocketing property taxes since 2003 — even before I was an elected official, because property tax rates were driving people out of their homes. It was also clear to me that high property taxes had become the major threat to Texas businesses and our economy. So when Senate Bill 2… Read more »
Senate Bill 2 gives property tax power to the people
I have been fighting against skyrocketing property taxes since 2003 — even before I was an elected official, because property tax rates were driving people out of their homes. It was also clear to me that high property taxes had become the major threat to Texas businesses and our economy. So when Senate Bill 2… Read more »