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.
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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