Before I was elected lieutenant governor in 2014, I served on the Senate Education Committee for eight years, including as chair during the 2013 legislative session. Making our public schools better has long been a top priority for me. Working first as a senator and then as lieutenant governor, we have reduced standardized testing, reformed… Read more »
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Patrick: We must give Texas teachers an across-the-board raise
Before I was elected lieutenant governor in 2014, I served on the Senate Education Committee for eight years, including as chair during the 2013 legislative session. Making our public schools better has long been a top priority for me. Working first as a senator and then as lieutenant governor, we have reduced standardized testing, reformed… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the State of the State Address
3 Emergency Items – Senate Bills 2, 3 & 10 Have Already Been Filed AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the State of the State Address by Gov. Greg Abbott: “I congratulate Gov. Abbott on his speech today, which was a tremendous message to the people of Texas that… Read more »
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick: Statement on Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2
“The Governor, the Speaker and I are united to address the number one priority of Texans across the state — reducing the escalating growth of property taxes.” AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick joined Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen today to announce the filing of two identical property tax reform… Read more »
Texas teachers deserve across-the-board raises, and the Lege must also fund incentive pay programs
Before I was elected lieutenant governor in 2014, I served on the Senate Education Committee for eight years, including as chair during the 2013 legislative session. Making our public schools better has long been a top priority for me. During my time first as a senator and then as lieutenant governor, we have reduced standardized… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Patrick Appoints Senator Hughes to The State Preservation Board
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, to the State Preservation Board today. Upon his announcement the lieutenant governor made the following statement: “I am proud to appoint Sen. Hughes to this important committee and I’m confident he will ensure that our state’s vibrant history is preserved.” The State Preservation Board… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Patrick Appoints Senator Hall to Senate Agriculture Committee
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced today that he has appointed Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Upon his announcement the lieutenant governor made the following statement: “No one works harder for the people of his district than Sen. Hall and I am confident he will bring the same work… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Patrick: Statement on Senator Seliger’s Recent Comments
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement this afternoon: “Senator Seliger has been removed as Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee and will not be serving on that Committee. I met with Sen. Seliger earlier today and gave him an opportunity to apologize for a lewd comment he made on radio about a… Read more »
Patrick Announces 2019 Texas Senate Committee Appointments
AUSTIN – Lt. Governor Dan Patrick issued the following statement today upon announcing Senate Committee assignments for the 2019 Legislative Session: “The appointments I am making today call on all senators, including freshmen in both political parties, to play a significant role in crafting the bold and visionary public policies that will help accomplish the… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: 2019 Inaugural Address
“We have a moment in time — right now — to set the stage for an even greater Texas…” AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick took the oath of office today at 11:22 AM and was sworn in as the 42nd lieutenant governor of Texas. The ceremony took place on the north steps of… Read more »