“Standing by our retired teachers and ensuring that Texas doesn’t get mired in mounting pension debt must always remain top priorities for our state.”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following unanimous passage of the conference committee report for Senate Bill 12 – the Retired Teachers’ Security Act, by Sen…. Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement this evening following the unanimous final passage of House Bill 3 – the Property Tax Relief & School Finance Reform Bill: “House Bill 3 is a landmark school finance reform bill that will be transformative for Texas and will help ensure that public schools in our… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement this evening following the final passage of Senate Bill 2 – the Property Tax Relief & Reform Act: “I believe that everyone who runs for public office does so in order to make a difference. Tonight, those elected to the Texas House and the Texas Senate… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today regarding the one-year anniversary of the Santa Fe school shooting: “On the one-year anniversary of the tragic school shooting in Santa Fe, our hearts are still broken by this senseless act of violence. We continue to pray for the families of the victims, and for… Read more »

“The passage of this landmark legislation is one of the proudest moments I have ever experienced in the Senate Chamber.”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of House Bill 3, sponsored by Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood: “I congratulate Sen. Taylor and the Texas Senate on the passage… Read more »

“The safety of our children remains paramount — the future of Texas depends on it.”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 11 – the School Safety Act, by Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood: “I commend Sen. Taylor for his leadership on this critical legislation and… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 13 – Ethics Reform, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe: “I congratulate Sen. Creighton and the Texas Senate on passing Senate Bill 13, the Ethics Reform Bill, and taking a principled stand against unethical practices in elected office. Texans… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 25 – the Higher Education Credit Transfer bill, by Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas: “I congratulate Sen. West for his leadership on this issue and his commitment to Texas students and Texas families. Making it easier for institutions of… Read more »

“One more line of defense for the defenseless.”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 24 – Alternatives to Abortion Information Act, by Sen. Eddie Lucio, D-Brownsville: “I congratulate Sen. Lucio on passing this important legislation and all the senators who took a stand to… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following his appointment of conferees for the 2020-2021 budget conference. His appointees are Senate Finance Chairman Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, Senator Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, Senator Joan Huffman, R- Houston, Senator Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham and Senator Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville. “I have every confidence that Chairman Nelson… Read more »