Quick passage of bills, property tax relief are his primary goals AUSTIN – Armed with what he sees as a conservative mandate from Texas voters, and pledging to quickly move on his campaign agenda, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the Senate intends to take the unusual step of passing and sending major bills to the… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick held a press conference where he announced an update on border security priorities in the senate. “Since deploying the national guard and increasing our Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers on the border last summer, we have seen a significant decline in the number of apprehensions,” said Patrick…. Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, along with Senate Transportation Chair, Robert Nichols, announced the filing of SB 5 and SJR 5, which dedicates a portion of existing motor vehicle sales tax revenue to fund road construction and maintenance. “I am proud that Senator Nichols is leading the charge in addressing our ailing… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick referred the following legislation to the Senate State Affairs Committee: -Senate Bill 342 (SB 342), Relating to providing for the open and concealed carrying of handguns without a license and to related offenses and penalties. -Senate Bill 346 (SB 346), Relating to the authority of a person… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, as previously planned, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick referred the following legislation to State Affairs: Senate Bill 11 (SB 11), Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education, referred to State Affairs committee. Texas Lieutenant Governor, Dan Patrick, said, “I… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick makes the following statement: “I am extremely disappointed that the case against Governor Rick Perry will continue. “Gov. Perry is a dedicated public servant who served our state with integrity and in the best interest of Texans. “I believe he was within his constitutional authority to make… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, along with Senate Finance Chair, Jane Nelson, announced the comprehensive senate budget. “I am very pleased to join Senate Finance Chair Jane Nelson in announcing the Senate’s budget blueprint (Senate Bill 2) for the next biennium,” said Patrick. “Senator Nelson has helped design a budget all Texans… Read more »

AUSTIN – In 2011, Senator Dan Patrick created the Tea Party Caucus and advisory committee. The caucus met regularly with members of the advisory committee to discuss public policy. Today, Lt. Governor Patrick plans on continuing his practice of coordinating with grassroots leaders. “As promised, and in addition to the Lieutenant Governor Advisory Boards announced… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Dan Patrick ended his first week as Texas Lieutenant Governor by announcing the following Senate Committee assignments for the 84th Legislative Session. “After much thought and careful consideration, today I am announcing the members selected to serve on the fourteen committees approved by the Texas Senate. These committees will work on the critical issues that affect… Read more »