“On this day, in this body, on this budget, we are united and speaking with one voice.”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following Senate passage of Committee Substitute Senate Bill (CSSB) 1: “I am proud to announce that the Texas Senate passed CSSB 1 – the 2018-2019 budget for… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 16 – License to Carry Fee Reform, by Senator Robert Nichols, (R – Jacksonville): “Texas currently has one of the highest license to carry fees in the country. I’m proud that SB 16, which will make lawful carry more… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 20 – Pro-Life Insurance Act, by Senator Larry Taylor, (R – Friendswood): “Texans should never be forced to violate their conscience by paying for someone else’s decision to end an innocent life. SB 20 will prohibit certain health care… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Committee Substitute Senate Bill (CSSB) 1 out of the Senate Finance Committee: “I commend Chairman Jane Nelson and the members of the Senate Finance Committee which passed out CSSB 1 this morning with a 15-0 bi-partisan vote. This budget fully funds… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 17 – Franchise Tax Reduction, by Senator Jane Nelson, (R – Flower Mound): “During the 2015 Legislative Session we reduced the franchise tax by 25% – a major cut, saving Texas businesses nearly $2.5 billion dollars. This year, despite… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Governor Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 8 – the Pre-Born Protection and Dignity Act, by Senator Charles Schwertner (R – Georgetown): “Texans count on us to ensure that the sanctity and dignity of life is protected. In the wake of discovering the notorious Planned Parenthood videos… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Governor Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 6, the Texas Privacy Act, by Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R – Brenham): “The people of Texas elected us to stand by our principles and uphold conservative values. The Texas Privacy Act reflects common decency and common sense and is essential… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 28 – Texas Ports Act by Senator Brandon Creighton, (R – Conroe): “Texas ports serve as gateways to the state economy – creating nearly 1.6 million jobs for Texans. In order for Texas to remain the number one exporting… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 27 – The Help for Texas Heroes Act, by Senator Donna Campbell (R – New Braunfels). “Our veterans deserve the very best care that we can offer. Senate Bill 27 helps provide that by building on the success of… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released this statement today following the passage of all four of Governor Greg Abbott’s emergency items: “On January 31st, Governor Greg Abbott laid out four emergency items in his State of the State address — Ending Sanctuary Cities (SB 4), Ethics Reform (SB 14), Child Protective Services (SB 11),… Read more »