Week in Review Friends, This week I joined Senator Van Taylor to announce the filing of Senate Bill 14 addressing ethics reform. We passed an ethics reform bill out of the Senate last year that did not become law and now we’re back with a new bill because this is a critical priority. Government –… Read more »
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Lt. Governor Patrick: Statement on the Filing of Senate Bill 14 – Ethics Reform
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement on the filing of Senate Bill 14 – Ethics Reform, by Senator Van Taylor (R-Plano): “Texans hold their elected officials to the highest standards – and rightfully so. This legislative session, I’ve made ethics reform one of my top priorities so that government – at… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick Statement on the Filing of Senate Bill 22 – P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School)
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 22, by Senate Education Chair Larry Taylor, (R – Friendswood): “Senate Bill 22 is built on a partnership between school districts, higher education institutions and business employers. I am proud that Texas is going farther to meet our workforce… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick Statement on the Filing of Senate Bills 18 and 19 – Higher Education Reform
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bills 18 and 19, by Senator Kel Seliger, (R – Amarillo): “Senate Bills 18 and 19 are critical to ensure higher education tuition and fees do not continue to outpace what hardworking Texans earn. Making college more affordable for all… Read more »
Statement by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick on the Appointment of Senate Committees for the 2017 Legislative Session
AUSTIN – Lt. Governor Dan Patrick issued the following statement today upon announcing Senate Committee assignments for the 2017 Legislative Session: “The committee assignments I am announcing today continue the efficient committee structure we established in the 2015 Legislative Session. These appointments reflect the proven leadership, commitment, expertise and solid work ethic of the thirty-one… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick Statement on the Filing of Senate Bill 26 – Texas Emissions Reduction Plan
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 26 – Texas Emissions Reduction Plan by Senator Craig Estes, (R – Wichita Falls): “Senate Bill 26 will give state agencies, local governments, and school districts the opportunity to dramatically reduce fuel costs while reducing mobile emissions. I commend… Read more »
Statement by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick on the Filing of SB 1 – General Appropriations Act
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 1, General Appropriations Act: “I am proud to reappoint Senate Finance Chairman Jane Nelson and I congratulate her on the filing of Senate Bill 1. This budget is well within the available revenue and upholds our commitment to continue… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick: Statement on the Filing of Senate Bill 12 – Protective Vests for Police
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 12 – Protective Vests for Police by Senator Royce West, (D – Dallas): “Last year, Texas had more law enforcement officers die in the line of duty than any other state in America. Families were shattered by senseless tragedies… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick: Statement on the Opening of Texas’ 85th Legislative Session
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement on the opening of the 85th legislative session: “As the Capitol welcomes legislators from all over the State of Texas, I am proud to gavel-in the opening of the Texas Senate for the 85th session of the Texas Legislature. “Our state faces many challenges this… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Filing of Senate Bill 9
Reforming the spending cap to tie state spending to the growth of Texas AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 9, authored by Senator Kelly Hancock, (R – North Richland Hills): “The people of Texas elected us to produce a conservative budget that ensures taxpayer… Read more »