Regarding his emergency items the Senate is already moving forward on Border Security Transportation and 
Ethics Reform.
AUSTIN Texas (Texas Insider Report)
As Lieutenant Governor
it was everything I wanted to hear ...
He pinpointed the issues that both of us presented to the voters of Texas over the last 18 months
said Lt. Governor Dan Patrick immediately following
Governor Greg Abbotts State of the State Address.
Governor
Abbott put a powerful spotlight on issues that are very important to Texas and to the Texas House
said House Leader Joe Straus.
We look forward to
working further with Gov. Abbott and the Senate on behalf of the citizens of Texas.
Added Patrick Texans overwhelmingly support:
- Additional Border Security
- Property Tax & Business Tax Relief
- Transportation Funding
- Education Reform & School Choice
Regarding his emergency items
the Senate is already moving forward on a number of issues including:
- Border Security
- Transportation and
- Ethics Reform
It is clear that
Governor Abbott and I stand shoulder to shoulder on these ideas and I look forward to working with him and
Speaker Joe Straus in passing the peoples agenda.
Im confident that the House is going to address those priorities in a meaningful way said
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) following Abbotts address.
The House will carefully consider the details of these proposals as we continue to develop a sound disciplined state budget."
