Teacher Bonus & TRS Care Boost – First Bill to Pass After Sunset   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement following the passage of Senate Bill 19 on second reading with a strong bipartisan 28 to 3 vote. Final passage of the bill will be later this evening: “Just before Special Session… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following Gov. Greg Abbott’s proclamation for a Special Session beginning with legislation to extend the expiration dates for several health related agencies.  The Special Session will begin on July 18, 2017: “The Senate is prepared to hit the ground running to pass the conservative agenda… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today in honor of all Texas law enforcement officers killed in the line-of-duty: “July 7 marks the solemn anniversary of the tragic loss of five law enforcement officers in Dallas. That was a dark day for Texas and for all America. Going forward, Texas has set… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the death of San Antonio police officer Miguel Moreno: “Today, we join with all of San Antonio in grieving the loss of a nine-year veteran of the San Antonio Police Department, Officer Miguel Moreno. Officer Moreno was shot in the line of duty yesterday… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the shooting of two San Antonio police officers: “My prayers are with the San Antonio Police Department officers who were victims of this terrible act of violence and the entire SAPD. We pray for a good report and the officers recovery. We will not… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following Wednesday morning’s shooting of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana, UT graduate, Zack Barth who serves as a legislative aide for U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, and two U.S. Capitol Police officers, Krystal Griner and David Bailey: “My prayers are with the victims… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following Gov. Greg Abbott’s signing of the 2018-2019 state budget into law: “The Texas Senate took the lead on the conservative state budget which Gov. Abbott signed today. This budget is more than a billion dollars less in general revenue than our current budget and contains no new taxes and… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement that he is calling the Texas Legislature back to Austin for a special session beginning July 18, 2017: “I want to congratulate Governor Abbott for his big and bold special session agenda which solidly reflects the priorities of the people… Read more »

20 Are On Track to Become Law; Others Blocked by Texas House   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today after gaveling sine die for the regular 85th legislative session: “I began this session with a strong conservative agenda that affirmed my commitment to property tax reform, women’s privacy, life, the second… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 1, the General Appropriations Act, for fiscal year 2018-19. The budget passed by a vote of 30 to 1: “This state budget is more than a billion dollars less in general revenue than our current budget. It upholds our… Read more »