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Lt. Governor Patrick on Passage of School Choice Bill

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AUSTIN – Today, Senate Education Chair Larry Taylor and joint authors Senator’s Bettencourt and Campbell, passed Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), known as the tax credit scholarship bill, to third reading. “The historic passage of SB 4 in the Texas Senate is a clear victory for our parents, students and Texas,” said Lt. Governor Dan… Read more »

Texas Senate Update from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

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Passing the Senate Budget This week, the Texas Senate overwhelmingly passed a fiscally responsible and strong budget with a vote of 30-1. Texans have declared they want leadership that keeps this state the beacon of economic prosperity and freedom, and that’s what the Senate budget ensures. This comprehensive budget includes $4.5 billion in business and… Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick on Passage of Parent Empowerment Bill

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AUSTIN – Senate Education Chair Larry Taylor’s Senate Bill 14 (SB 14) passed out of the Senate today. “No parent should have to wait five years before being allowed to intervene in their child’s under-performing school,” said Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. “Parent empowerment is key to success and our children deserve a better education. “I… Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick – Statement on Any Budget Without Property Tax Relief

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AUSTIN – Today is “Tax Day” and the perfect opportunity for me to once again reiterate my position regarding property tax reductions for struggling Texans. I continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Governor Greg Abbott who said in his State of the State address, “I will also insist on property tax reduction. It’s time for property… Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick on Passage of Senate Budget

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AUSTIN – Today, a fiscally responsible and strong Senate budget, Committee Substitute for House Bill 1 (HB 1) by Senate Finance Chair Jane Nelson, passed 30-1. “Texans have declared they want leadership that keeps this state the beacon of economic prosperity and freedom,” said Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. “The Senate has been working day and… Read more »

Texas Senate Update from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

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Texas Senate Advances Education Reform and School Choice Legislation Three of the Texas Senate’s top priority education reform bills advanced this week, which will improve school accountably, enrich our teachers, and provide school choice. Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) by Senate Education Chair Larry Taylor was voted out of committee. This bill enables businesses to… Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick on Public Integrity Unit Legislation

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AUSTIN – Today the Texas Senate advanced Senate Bill 10 (SB 10) by State Affairs Chair Senator Joan Huffman. SB 10 by Sen. Huffman will move the Public Integrity Unit, which is responsible for an initial investigation into complaints alleging offenses against public administration, into the Texas Ranger Division of the Department of Public Safety…. Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick – Statement on House and Senate Tax Relief Plans

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AUSTIN – I appreciate the hard work of Ways and Means Chairman, Representative Dennis Bonnen. However, his plan, that does not include any property tax relief to homeowners, is out of step with Texans, my office, the Senate and the Governor, who said in his State of the State address, “I will reject any budget… Read more »

Lt. Governor Patrick Makes a Statement on Judicial Ruling Against the Obama Administration

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“Once again, I applaud Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for securing the decision handed down by a Federal Judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. “This ruling, which finds that President Obama’s administration misled the court regarding early implementation of expanded work permits to illegal immigrants, sends a strong message… Read more »