“This past legislative session may have been the best session for public education in Texas history.” AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Patrick issued this statement today following the release of the 2019 A-F ratings for individual school campuses: “I began the fight to establish A-F ratings in our schools as a senator, in 2013, when… Read more »
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on El Paso Shooting
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following news of the shooting in El Paso: “Texans are heartbroken over the news of the horrific shooting in El Paso. Please join Jan and I in praying for the city of El Paso, the victims, their families and their friends who have suffered an… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Patrick: Statement on the Passing of H. Ross Perot, Sr.
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Patrick issued this statement today following news of the passing of H. Ross Perot, Sr.: “Jan and I extend our deepest condolences to the Perot family. Ross Perot, Sr. was a great Texan, a great patriot, a legendary entrepreneur and a friend. He was a man of faith and a U.S…. Read more »
Lt. Gov. Patrick Announces 2021 Redistricting Committee
Sen. Joan Huffman will serve as Chair AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced his appointments to the 2021 Redistricting Committee today. Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, will serve as Chair: “This critical committee is bipartisan and includes senators from every region of our state. Sen. Huffman is an exceptional and trusted leader in the… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on Sine Die of the 86th Legislative Session
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today after gaveling out the 86th Legislative Session, sine die: “When I was asked by a reporter earlier today to describe the 86th Legislative Session in one word, my answer was ‘Teamwork.’ This session wasn’t about any individual leader, it was about focusing on the top… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Final Passage of Senate Bill 20
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of the conference committee report for Senate Bill 20 – the Stop Human Trafficking bill, by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: “Senate Bill 20 reaffirms our commitment to ending human trafficking in Texas and our determination to bring all human traffickers to justice…. Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Final Passage of the State Budget
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the final passage of House Bill 1, the State Budget: “This state budget we passed today prioritizes property tax relief and education, including increasing teacher pay while addressing many other issues, including keeping our students safer, increasing disaster preparedness, rebuilding our communities following Hurricane… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 11
“The safety of our children remains paramount — the future of Texas depends on it.” AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of the conference committee report for Senate Bill 11 – School Safety Act, by Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood: “In the wake of the Santa Fe High… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 6
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of the conference committee report for Senate Bill 6 – Disaster Response Act, by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham: “In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the Texas Senate and I began working immediately to address the aftermath of the storm. I issued 25… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Unanimous Final Passage of Senate Bill 12
“Standing by our retired teachers and ensuring that Texas doesn’t get mired in mounting pension debt must always remain top priorities for our state.” AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following unanimous passage of the conference committee report for Senate Bill 12 – the Retired Teachers’ Security Act, by Sen…. Read more »