Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick discusses legislative priorities at Texas Capitol

AUSTIN, Texas – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon to discuss 88th Legislative Session Priorities.

The three main topics were education and school security, moving Texas forward and election integrity.

Education and School Security

• New fun for non-PUF Schools
• Expand usage of current scholarship programs for teachers and law enforcement
• Increase teacher pay
• 13th check or COLA for retired teachers
• Empower parents by giving them a voice in their children’s education
• Continue school safety funding
• Reform tenure in higher education

Moving Texas Forward

• Continued investment in State Mental Health System
• Finish Alamo Restoration
• Retire debt where it saves the state money

Election Integrity

• Restore voter fraud to a felony
• Ensure timely counting of votes and review of machines