Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on HB 3 - Across-the-Board Pay Raises for Texas Teachers

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of House Bill 3, sponsored by Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood:

“I congratulate Sen. Taylor and the Texas Senate on the passage of this monumental and historic education reform bill. House Bill 3 will transform our public schools with cutting edge ensure that can achieve and compete marketplace. every teacher strategies that all our students their dreams in the global It will provide in Texas with a $5,000 across-the-board pay raise and it will rein in crippling property taxes and provide a sustainable framework for school finance.  

“Sen. Taylor’s leadership on this important legislation over the past year and his diligent commitment to the work of the school finance commission is a great contribution to the future of Texas and the future of our children. The passage of this landmark legislation is one of the proudest moments I have ever experienced in the Senate Chamber.”

“The passage of this landmark legislation is one of the proudest moments I have ever experienced in the Senate Chamber.”