Passage of Senate Bill 1, Senate Joint Resolution 1

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 1 and Senate Joint Resolution 1

“Homeowners, teachers, and businesses get a giant victory! Homeowners will see their school property taxes decrease by a whopping 43%.”

AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 1 and Senate Joint Resolution 1, Property Tax Relief, both by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston: “I have been fighting for property tax relief since before I held elected office. I have been clear that I will not leave Austin without property tax relief targeted at homeowners through an increased homestead exemption to provide them as much relief as possible. Homeowners need property tax relief right now.