AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced the appointments of Senate members to the Senate Select Committee on State Real Property Data Collection, Reporting and Assessment; Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs; Committee to Study Teacher Retirement System (TRS) Health Benefit Plans; and the Texas Indigent Defense Commission. Additionally, two Texans were appointed to… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »