Lt. Governor Patrick: Statement on the Opening of Texas 85th Legislative Session

As the Capitol welcomes legislators from all over the State of Texas I am proud to gavel-in the opening of the Texas Senate for the 85th session of the Texas Legislature. Our state faces many challenges this session but I have great confidence in the commitment of the hard-working senators of this state and the people of Texas who elected them. In all our deliberations maintaining our conservative principles and protecting Texas values will be our top priority. I have announced my top 25 priorities for this session and I am eager to get to work.