AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following Gov. Abbott’s call for a new special session: “Over the last week, there have been many discussions between the Texas Senate and House to find a deal on the largest property tax cut in Texas history. In today’s statement, the Governor said that during… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s passage of Senate Resolution 35, the rules for the impeachment trial of Attorney General Warren Kenneth (Ken) Paxton: “After 2 days of thoughtful deliberation, the Texas Senate has adopted rules for the impeachment trial of Attorney General Paxton. The Senate will… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 2, State Authority to Enforce the Border, and Senate Bill 8, Texas Border Force, both by Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, and House Bill 2, Increasing Penalties Against Stash Houses and Human Smuggling, by Sen. Pete Flores, R-Pleasanton:… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s unanimous passage of Senate Joint Resolution 1 and Senate Bill 1, Property Tax Relief, both by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston: “I have been committed to fighting back against the wave of ever-increasing property taxes since before I held elected office. The… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today upon adjourning the 88th Legislature Regular Session Sine Die: “Today, the Texas Senate adjourned the 88th Legislature Regular Session Sine Die. This was a session with significant victories for Texans but, unfortunately, far too many of the people’s conservative priorities, sponsored by the Senate, were… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today after the Articles of Impeachment for Attorney General Ken Paxton were delivered to the Texas Senate: “Today, the Texas Senate received Articles of Impeachment for Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Senate will follow its constitutional duty and I appointed a committee to develop proposed rules… Read more »

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent the following letter to Gov. Greg Abbott: Dear Governor Abbott, While the Senate worked hard all session to efficiently conduct the people’s business, many important issues affecting Texans died in the Texas House. Senate Bill 3, the Property Tax Relief Bill, is vitally important to homeowners across… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas House and Texas Senate’s passage of the conference committee report for Senate Bill 22, Assisting Rural Law Enforcement Funding – Increasing Pay and Needed Equipment, by Sen. Drew Springer, R-Muenster. SB 22 will now be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott: “Due to… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas House and Texas Senate’s passage of the conference committee report for Senate Bill 29, Banning Local COVID-19 Mandates, by Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury. SB 29 will now be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott: “In March of 2020, when the entire world was… Read more »

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas House and Texas Senate’s adoption of the conference committee reports for Senate Bill 2627 and House Bill 5, both by Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown. SB 2627 and HB 5 will now be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott: “After Winter Storm Uri, it… Read more »