HOUSTON – Today, Lt. Governor Patrick, along with Senator Paul Bettencourt, addressed the media regarding property tax reform accomplishments by the Texas Senate. The Texas Senate continues leading the charge for real property tax relief and reform by providing meaningful assistance to all property owners and Texas businesses, large and small. “As one of Texas… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 1760 (SB 1760) by Senator Brandon Creighton. “Property tax relief has been one of the Senate’s top priorities,” said Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. “SB 1760 delivers true tax relief for Texas homeowners by placing a downward pressure on the oppressive growth of property taxes through transparency.”… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 19 (SB 19) by Senator Van Taylor. “Expanding ethics requirements for our public officers is not only the right thing to do, but it instills public trust,” said Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. “Transparency in state business is a key factor to a sound and limited government.”… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Border Security Subcommittee Chairman Senator Brian Birdwell released the following joint-statement upon the passage of Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) by Senator Birdwell, 26-4: “Securing our border has always been a federal government responsibility but a Texas problem,” said Patrick. “Now that the Texas Senate has overwhelmingly… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Senate Education Chair Larry Taylor and joint authors Senator’s Bettencourt and Campbell, passed Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), known as the tax credit scholarship bill, to third reading. “The historic passage of SB 4 in the Texas Senate is a clear victory for our parents, students and Texas,” said Lt. Governor Dan… Read more »

AUSTIN – Senate Education Chair Larry Taylor’s Senate Bill 14 (SB 14) passed out of the Senate today. “No parent should have to wait five years before being allowed to intervene in their child’s under-performing school,” said Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. “Parent empowerment is key to success and our children deserve a better education. “I… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today is “Tax Day” and the perfect opportunity for me to once again reiterate my position regarding property tax reductions for struggling Texans. I continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Governor Greg Abbott who said in his State of the State address, “I will also insist on property tax reduction. It’s time for property… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, a fiscally responsible and strong Senate budget, Committee Substitute for House Bill 1 (HB 1) by Senate Finance Chair Jane Nelson, passed 30-1. “Texans have declared they want leadership that keeps this state the beacon of economic prosperity and freedom,” said Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. “The Senate has been working day and… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) by Senator Kelly Hancock. “This historic bill has been a priority for more than a decade and I am proud that the Texas Senate has finally accomplished this goal,” said Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. SB 9 tightens the state spending limit (cap)… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today the Texas Senate advanced Senate Bill 10 (SB 10) by State Affairs Chair Senator Joan Huffman. SB 10 by Sen. Huffman will move the Public Integrity Unit, which is responsible for an initial investigation into complaints alleging offenses against public administration, into the Texas Ranger Division of the Department of Public Safety…. Read more »