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 »

“I will be moving this bill to the floor and out of the Senate at the earliest possible date.”   “I congratulate Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, and the Senate Finance Committee for passing out Senate Bill 3 today with a 15 to 0 unanimous vote. Teachers currently receive only a third of the funding… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced today that he has re-established the Senate Select Committee on Texas Ports to address several pressing issues regarding our state’s ports. In making the announcement, Lt. Gov. Patrick said: “Our ports are critical to ensuring that Texas competes effectively in the global marketplace. I am particularly concerned that… Read more »

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s property tax bill inaccurately depicted   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made this statement today: “On Friday the Houston Chronicle pulled down a February 8 news story that falsely reported that I had somehow received an unfair break on my local property taxes. The news report wasn’t true and I… Read more »

3 Emergency Items – Senate Bills 2, 3 & 10 Have Already Been Filed   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the State of the State Address by Gov. Greg Abbott: “I congratulate Gov. Abbott on his speech today, which was a tremendous message to the people of Texas that… Read more »

“The Governor, the Speaker and I are united to address the number one priority of Texans across the state — reducing the escalating growth of property taxes.”   AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick joined Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen today to announce the filing of two identical property tax reform… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, to the State Preservation Board today. Upon his announcement the lieutenant governor made the following statement: “I am proud to appoint Sen. Hughes to this important committee and I’m confident he will ensure that our state’s vibrant history is preserved.” The State Preservation Board… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced today that he has appointed Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Upon his announcement the lieutenant governor made the following statement: “No one works harder for the people of his district than Sen. Hall and I am confident he will bring the same work… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Patrick issued the following statement this afternoon: “Senator Seliger has been removed as Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee and will not be serving on that Committee. I met with Sen. Seliger earlier today and gave him an opportunity to apologize for a lewd comment he made on radio about a… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Governor Dan Patrick issued the following statement today upon announcing Senate Committee assignments for the 2019 Legislative Session: “The appointments I am making today call on all senators, including freshmen in both political parties, to play a significant role in crafting the bold and visionary public policies that will help accomplish the… Read more »