"My goal is to make sure Texas is the best state to live, work, raise a family, and start a business.”
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “Comptroller Hegar’s estimate today is further proof of the Texas economy’s resilience – despite President Biden’s economic malfeasance – and it's proof our conservative policies work. Texans know that minimal regulation, no income tax, and conservative policies keep our state at the forefront of the United States and global economies," said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick following the release of Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s Biennial Revenue Estimate.

“Texas is blessed with an ending balance for the current biennium, which ends on August 31, 2025, of $23.8 billion. Since I became Lt. Governor in 2015, I have gone to great lengths to be a conservative steward of taxpayer dollars,” said the Lt. Governor.
"With this surplus, my first focus is to continue to cut property taxes and increase teacher salaries, along with making smart, one-time investments to ensure our budget is sustainable moving forward and that our state is prepared for the future, as we did with last session’s surplus. For example, Gov. Abbott and I agree we must add new dispatchable power to our grid so the Texas miracle can continue.
“This session, I will continue to chart a conservative course forward so Texas is ready to deal with any challenges from a position of strength. My goal is to make sure Texas is the best state to live, work, raise a family, and start a business,” said Patrick.