AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 16 – License to Carry Fee Reform, by Senator Robert Nichols, (R – Jacksonville): “Texas currently has one of the highest license to carry fees in the country. I’m proud that SB 16, which will make lawful carry more… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 20 – Pro-Life Insurance Act, by Senator Larry Taylor, (R – Friendswood): “Texans should never be forced to violate their conscience by paying for someone else’s decision to end an innocent life. SB 20 will prohibit certain health care… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Committee Substitute Senate Bill (CSSB) 1 out of the Senate Finance Committee: “I commend Chairman Jane Nelson and the members of the Senate Finance Committee which passed out CSSB 1 this morning with a 15-0 bi-partisan vote. This budget fully funds… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 17 – Franchise Tax Reduction, by Senator Jane Nelson, (R – Flower Mound): “During the 2015 Legislative Session we reduced the franchise tax by 25% – a major cut, saving Texas businesses nearly $2.5 billion dollars. This year, despite… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Governor Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 8 – the Pre-Born Protection and Dignity Act, by Senator Charles Schwertner (R – Georgetown): “Texans count on us to ensure that the sanctity and dignity of life is protected. In the wake of discovering the notorious Planned Parenthood videos… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Governor Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 6, the Texas Privacy Act, by Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R – Brenham): “The people of Texas elected us to stand by our principles and uphold conservative values. The Texas Privacy Act reflects common decency and common sense and is essential… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 28 – Texas Ports Act by Senator Brandon Creighton, (R – Conroe): “Texas ports serve as gateways to the state economy – creating nearly 1.6 million jobs for Texans. In order for Texas to remain the number one exporting… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released this statement today following the filing of Senate Bill 27 – The Help for Texas Heroes Act, by Senator Donna Campbell (R – New Braunfels). “Our veterans deserve the very best care that we can offer. Senate Bill 27 helps provide that by building on the success of… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released this statement today following the passage of all four of Governor Greg Abbott’s emergency items: “On January 31st, Governor Greg Abbott laid out four emergency items in his State of the State address — Ending Sanctuary Cities (SB 4), Ethics Reform (SB 14), Child Protective Services (SB 11),… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Chris Flood to the Texas Ethics Commission today. Chris Flood is an attorney and partner at the Flood and Flood law firm in Houston. A former Harris County Assistant District Attorney, Flood’s legal practice currently focuses on white collar criminal defense cases. He has 25… Read more »