Patrick: Texas Senate advancing strongly into April

AUSTIN — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement on Monday, April 7.

“The Texas Senate is in overdrive, working hard to complete the people’s business. Texans expect us to pass more property tax relief and border security funding.”

“They expect us to pass legislation to reduce crime on our streets, keep criminals behind bars with strong bail reform, protect our children, enact school choice, put prayer and the 10 Commandments back in our schools, pay our teachers like the professionals they are, stop illegal immigrants from voting, address the healthcare of Texans, address our water and power needs, create new jobs, continue our strong business climate, and so many other important issues.”