AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick gave public testimony at the Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief hearing in Arlington. It was a standing-room only crowd of about 500 people. “Lowering property taxes has always been one of my top priorities,” said Patrick. “Last session the Texas Senate and voters successfully… Read more »

AUSTIN –  Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Senate Higher Education Committee Chair Kel Seliger held a press conference to address data collected related to skyrocketing university tuition, fee rates and student debt. “The issue of rising tuition and rising student debt is of great public concern,” said Patrick. “It is the responsibility of the… Read more »

AUSTIN – As Texas continues its response efforts surrounding the Zika virus, today Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has requested the Senate Health and Human Services Committee review Texas’ response. The committee will examine the incidence of the disease in Texas, surveillance efforts, modes of transmission, strategies to prevent transmission, and a review of local mosquito… Read more »

AUSTIN – In October of last year, I charged the Senate Health and Human Services Committee with addressing child abuse and neglect within our state’s foster care system, improving services for children with complex health needs and strengthening adoptions. Today’s public hearing outlined the significant challenges that our foster care system faces. Last session, the… Read more »

AUSTIN –  I stand by Texas Attorney General Paxton and the bi-partisan 26-state coalition that gave oral arguments today against the president’s executive amnesty program. The president is attempting to bypass the U.S. Constitution by creating a program that encourages illegal immigration and undermines the rule of law. Instead of granting amnesty to those who… Read more »

AUSTIN – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick today released the following statement after a Harris County deputy constable was ambushed and shot six times in Harris County and an Austin police officer was shot in Austin: “Please join Jan and me in praying for the full recovery of these brave men who put on a… Read more »

AUSTIN –  Today, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced the first phase in the implementation of the statewide Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) model. The lieutenant governor first announced the classroom-to-career initiative this past February. The 13-member advisory council is composed of K-12, higher education and industry leaders. The purpose of the advisory… Read more »

AUSTIN –  Today, the Senate’s Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee Chair Craig Estes held a public hearing to discuss what Texas can do to remove regulatory barriers that inhibit businesses from investing in our state. “A predictable regulatory structure that is efficient, effective, and timely is important to protecting our strong business climate,” said… Read more »

AUSTIN –  Today, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick received the 2016 Public Leadership in Energy & Environmental Stewardship Award, during the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) meeting in Washington D.C. The award, in partnership with General Electric (GE), recognizes an official who played a key role regarding energy and environmental stewardship, enhancing the lives of constituents… Read more »

MCALLEN – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick recently toured the Texas-Mexico border for an accountability update of his number one priority – border security. This was Patrick’s first chance to see firsthand the benefits of Texas’ unprecedented $800 million border security initiative approved by the Texas Senate, during the 84th legislative session.   Click to… Read more »