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 »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced interim charges for the State Affairs, Natural Resources and Agriculture, Water and Rural Affairs Committees. Interim charges for other committees will be announced tomorrow. All the interim charges reflect the concerns and priorities of Texans across the state and include input from every senator. “I’m asking the State Affairs… Read more »

AUSTIN – Tragic news out of Afghanistan today that the crash of a C-130J claimed the lives of 11 people, including four Airmen from Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, is heart breaking. I hope all Texans will join Jan and me in extending our condolences and prayers to these brave Americans and their… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick made the following statement regarding the upcoming University of Texas System (UT) Board of Regents meeting where they will discuss a framework for potential tuition rate increases: “It is my understanding that the University of Texas System board is discussing the framework for how they may raise tuition… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Senate Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson sent a letter to Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Executive Commissioner Chris Traylor, affirming the need for Medicaid therapy rate reductions and the importance of preserving access to care. The Lt. Governor issued the following statement about that letter: “Anyone claiming… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced the appointment of five Senate members to the Joint Interim Committee to Study Border Security. The Joint Interim Committee to Study Border Security will assist with the management and implementation of resources that will help to secure our Texas/Mexico border. After the federal government’s failure to properly… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced the appointment of six Senate members to the Health and Human Services Transition Legislative Oversight Committee, and the Joint Interim Committee to Study a Coastal Barrier System. The Health and Human Services Transition Legislative Oversight Committee will help guide the reorganization of five existing agencies into one…. Read more »