AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced he has formally requested a delay in the implementation of proposed fee increases by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). A letter was sent to the commissioner earlier this week. “I have called on Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller to put the brakes on these proposed fees… Read more »
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Presiding Officer And Appointees Named To Texas Commission On Next Generation Assessments And Accountability
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Joe Straus have named their respective appointees to the newly created Texas Commission on Next Generation Assessments and Accountability. House Bill 2804 authorized the creation of the commission with the purpose of developing and making recommendations for new systems of student assessment and public… Read more »
Statement by Lt. Governor Patrick on State District Judge Shooting
AUSTIN – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick today released the following statement after a judge was shot in Travis County: “I am saddened to hear about the shooting of State District Court Judge Julie Kocurek in Travis County. Jan and I are praying for her recovery and that whomever is responsible will be apprehended and… Read more »
Statement by Lt. Governor Patrick on Dismissal of Tax Appraisal Lawsuit
AUSTIN – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick today released the following statement after a judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging state tax policy: “Today’s decision by a District Judge to dismiss the City of Austin’s lawsuit against the Travis County Appraisal Review Board is a victory for all taxpayers. Courtrooms are not the proper venue for… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick Announces Committee Appointments to Select Committee
AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced the appointment of seven Senate members to a Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief. The Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief will travel the state holding public hearings and look for ways to improve the property tax process as well as reduce… Read more »
Statement by Lt. Governor Patrick on Election Results
AUSTIN – “Texans have spoken loud and clear by voting all seven propositions into law today from property tax relief to transportation. “Rest assured, today’s vote on property tax relief is only the first step in providing property owners real tax relief. I wanted a huge margin victory to give us the clout to do… Read more »
Statement by Lt. Governor Patrick on Constitutional Amendment Election
AUSTIN – “Today is a very important day for Texans. Voters across the state are heading to the polls to vote on the future of our property taxes, transportation infrastructure, veteran benefits and more. “I’ve traveled around the state over the past five months campaigning on taking the first step in achieving real property tax… Read more »
News from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
Friends, I spent this week talking to Texans about important issues that affect the entire state and its economic future. I talked about our transportation infrastructure needs, long-term water plans, lawsuit reform and Texas ports. Even though we are between sessions right now, there is no time to rest. Texans need to know that their… Read more »
Lt. Governor Patrick Launches Major Initiative on Texas Ports
AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced an initiative that will ensure Texas continues to have great ports and is a world leader along the Gulf Coast. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has been on a listening tour since the end of session traveling across the state several times. Out of the many discussions and meetings, he… Read more »
Statement by Lt. Governor Patrick on Sanctuary Cities
AUSTIN – “I applaud Governor Abbott’s letter calling on Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez to reverse her policy of refusing to automatically detain all criminal immigrants in accordance with federal law. “As a state senator, I authored legislation to end sanctuary cities in Texas. As lieutenant governor, I’ve made sanctuary city legislation a priority. “The… Read more »