AUSTIN – “Texans have spoken loud and clear by voting all seven propositions into law today from property tax relief to transportation. “Rest assured, today’s vote on property tax relief is only the first step in providing property owners real tax relief. I wanted a huge margin victory to give us the clout to do… Read more »

AUSTIN – “Today is a very important day for Texans. Voters across the state are heading to the polls to vote on the future of our property taxes, transportation infrastructure, veteran benefits and more. “I’ve traveled around the state over the past five months campaigning on taking the first step in achieving real property tax… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced an initiative that will ensure Texas continues to have great ports and is a world leader along the Gulf Coast. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has been on a listening tour since the end of session traveling across the state several times. Out of the many discussions and meetings, he… Read more »

AUSTIN – “I applaud Governor Abbott’s letter calling on Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez to reverse her policy of refusing to automatically detain all criminal immigrants in accordance with federal law. “As a state senator, I authored legislation to end sanctuary cities in Texas.  As lieutenant governor, I’ve made sanctuary city legislation a priority. “The… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick made the following statement regarding an announcement by the Office of Inspector General at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission: “Today’s action is a positive step towards improving women’s health and protecting life. This barbaric practice of aborting a baby and taking that baby apart and selling… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick reminds every Texan that voting early for this November ballot is an easy way to have your voice heard on the issues that affect us all. “Voting is not only every voter’s responsibility and privilege, it is also our civic duty,” said Patrick. “We have very important state propositions on… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced interim charges for the Finance and Business and Commerce Committees. All the interim charges reflect the concerns and priorities of Texans across the state and include input from every senator. “Reducing the tax burden for property owners and businesses continues to be a top priority for Texans, Patrick said…. Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced interim charges for the Health and Human Services (HHS) and Transportation Committees. Interim charges for the final installment of committees will be announced Wednesday. All the interim charges reflect the concerns and priorities of Texans across the state and include input from every senator. “As good citizens it is… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced interim charges for Education, Higher Education and the Intergovernmental Relations Committees. Interim charges for more committees will be announced Tuesday. All the interim charges reflect the concerns and priorities of Texans across the state and include input from every senator. “The Education Committee will continue our work to make… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced interim charges for the Criminal Justice Committee, the Subcommittee on Border Security, and Veterans Affairs and the Military Installations Committee. Interim charges for other committees will be announced Monday. All the interim charges reflect the concerns and priorities of Texans across the state and include input from every senator…. Read more »