AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 36, Establishing a Homeland Security Division within DPS, by Sen. Tan Parker, R-Flower Mound: “Whether it is dealing with border security, emergency preparedness, or protecting critical infrastructure, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and local law enforcement… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of major tax cuts for small businesses, Senate Bill 32, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston: “I have been fighting to deliver tax relief for Texans and our businesses long before I was elected to the Texas Senate. With the passage of SB… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today: “The Texas Senate is in overdrive, working hard to complete the people’s business. “Texans expect us to pass more property tax relief and border security funding. They expect us to pass legislation to reduce crime on our streets, keep criminals behind bars with strong bail… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 29, Texas: Open for Business, by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Tyler: “The Texas economy is leading America into the mid-21st century with our pro-growth, conservative policies, attracting businesses to our state. We want companies to incorporate in Texas instead… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following CenterPoint Energy’s testimony in the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce this morning: “I have stood with Texas ratepayers from day one. In October, I testified at the Public Utility Commission of Texas public hearing to fight to ensure ratepayers were made whole for… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 27, Establishing a Teacher Bill of Rights, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe: “As the husband of a long-time schoolteacher, the son-in-law of a teacher and the father-in-law of a teacher, I know the impact that a great teacher… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 7, Increasing Investments in Texas’ Water Supply, by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock: “Texas is the envy of America for our robust economy and rapid population growth. With rapid population growth and industrial development comes increased demand for water…. Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 8, Requiring Local Law Enforcement to Assist the Federal Government’s Deportation Efforts, by Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown: “I am prioritizing SB 8 because as Lt. Governor, keeping Texas safe is my number one priority. It is not a controversial… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 16, Stopping Non-Citizens from Voting, on second reading (final passage on third reading later today), by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Tyler: “Maintaining the integrity of Texas’ elections has been a top priority of mine since I was elected to the… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today: “Last week was another industrious week in the Texas Senate. As the 89th legislative session passed the halfway point, the Senate steamroller chugged ahead, passing three more of the Senate’s top 40 priority bills over to the Texas House. The Senate has now passed 24… Read more »