AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 17 – Protecting Religious Liberties, by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock: “Senate Bill 17 will ensure that no Texan will ever have to choose between their job and their faith. Preserving religious liberty has, and will always be, one of… Read more »
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on Senate Resolution 535 Declaring the Border Crisis an Emergency
“Congress must fund additional personnel, technology and barriers needed to fully secure the border.” AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement after the Texas Senate adopted Senate Resolution 535 – Declaring the Border Crisis an Emergency: “The Texas Senate adopted Senate Resolution 535 today to make it crystal clear to Congress… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 22
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 22 – Defund Abortion Providers, by Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels: “There is nothing more important than defending the defenseless. Senate Bill 22, authored by Sen. Campbell, will continue Texas’ commitment to defend the most vulnerable in our society… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Unanimous Passage of CSSB 20
“CSSB 20 reaffirms our determination to stop the scourge of human trafficking and strengthen our efforts to bring these criminals to justice.” AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the unanimous passage of CSSB 20 – the Stop Human Trafficking bill, by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: “I congratulate Sen. Joan… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Unanimous Passage of Senate Bill 12
“SB 12 takes a principled conservative approach to pension reform and is the right thing to do for our retired teachers.” AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following unanimous passage of Senate Bill 12 – the Retired Teachers’ Security Act, by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: “I have repeatedly told our… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on Senate Bills 6, 7 & 8
“These bills will impact generations of Texans for years to come.” AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following unanimous passage of Senate Bill 6, by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, Senate Bill 7, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe and Senate Bill 8, by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock — the Hurricane Harvey… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Announces 30 Priority Bills for 2019 Legislative Session
“This priority legislation strengthens our support for life, liberty and Texas values. It increases protections for taxpayers, ensures that our democracy remains strong and that our economy will continue to grow and create jobs.” AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the bills he has selected as his top priorities for the 2019 Legislative… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passing of former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall. Jan and I are praying for the Hall family during their time of mourning, and we ask that you join us. “As… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Unanimous Passage of Senate Bill 3
School Finance Reform Starts with Increasing Teacher Pay AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 3 — the across-the-board pay raise for teachers: “I congratulate Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, and the Texas Senate for unanimously passing this critical legislation to provide a $5,000 across-the-board… Read more »
Lt. Gov. Patrick: Statement on Retired Teachers’ Security Act with a 13th Check
SB 12 will create an actuarially sound pension system and do the right thing for our retired teachers. AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today announcing his support for Senate Bill 12, the Retired Teachers’ Security Act with a 13th Check authored by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, and Sen. Jane… Read more »