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border, and it does not reflect the priorities of our border communities. We can pursue smarter, more effective
Taylor Sanchez Taylor.sanchez@senate.texas.gov
Senator César Blanco Highlights Key Priorities Reflected in Senate Interim Charges
El Paso, Texas — Yesterday … Blanco announced that several of his recommended priorities have been incorporated into the Senate’s final interim charges
face the
people of Texas and guide our priorities during the 90th Regular Session. I believe that
have a seat at the table, our priorities are heard and understood.
Pat brings a deep understanding
continue to be, one of my highest legislative priorities.”
Her disability-related legislation recognized by TCDD includes … Authority.
“Persons with intellectual disabilities have been my priority since I was the 15-year-old president
growing demand. Funding for water projects is a priority for the Legislature, and I was proud to work
exemption for all 5.7 million homesteads and as priorities of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, it’s no surprise
tenure, Urrutia has helped advance key district priorities, including state
investments in the El Paso Cancer Center, critical
have not been considered, replaced instead with the
priorities of unelected and unaccountable state appointees.
Now, after being
that working
government funding.
families are not the priority.
Opponents Say: It would unnecessarily limit future legislatures’ flexibility … adjusted after a scope of government, with other priorities more deserving of public funds.
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appointing me to this important committee. My
priority will be to not only protect free speech but also
Paul Bettencourt (R–Houston) is a priority bill of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows
Heads to Gov.’s Desk!
Lt. Gov. Patrick Priority Bill Receives Final Senate Passage & Heads … Session of the 89th Legislature. SB 3, a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, filed in direct response
Senate
SB 19, a Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Priority Filed during 2nd called 89th Special Session
Austin
this cycle, $194.3 million in Category 12 – Strategic Priority
Funds has been awarded for Phase … East Relief Route, we are advancing a top priority for
West Texas communities. This long-overdue bypass will
vote. The bill, a priority legislation of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, lowers the voter-approval tax rate (VATR … statewide.
“In 2019, we passed SB 2, another priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, to cut the VATR
Passes Senate 30-0!
Lt. Gov Patrick Priority Bill Mandates Flood Warning Sirens System in Response to July … partisan joint authors . SB 3 designated a priority bill by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, calls for the installation
Abbott, Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) passed three priority bills, designated by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, through
Passes Senate Unanimously!
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Priority Bill Mandates Early Warning Sirens in Response to July … Senator Charles Perry. SB 2, designated a priority bill by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, calls for the installation
voters across Texas don’t see as a priority.
“Politicians are trying to choose their voters to protect
Senate Local Government Committee. SB 9, a priority legislation to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, during the 89th First … statewide.
“In 2019, we passed SB 2, another priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, to cut the Voter
replacing the Harbor Bridge has been a top priority. Back then, we were still assessing the feasibility … project, and I made securing additional resources a priority. I successfully included the Harbor Bridge project in Senate
Governor Dan Patrick for making this a priority bill and for the intense debate about the relationship between
Statement on
Recent ICE Raids and Deportation Priorities
“Recent and increased ICE activity across the nation has raised
Bend regions.
When we began this session, key priorities were identified, including property tax relief, increasing teacher