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Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick Unveils Comprehensive Legislative Agenda

3/28/2026

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlined a policy agenda for the legislative session, including studying data centers' water and electricity demands and banning hemp-based THC products.
He proposed increasing the homestead exemption as property tax reform and contrasted his plan with House leadership's approach.
Patrick highlighted election security measures, including poll watcher access and evaluating ballot counting methods, and addressed immigrant truck driver regulations, reproductive issues, and rising healthcare costs.

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlined a policy agenda for the legislative session, including studying data centers' water and electricity demands and banning hemp-based THC products.
He proposed increasing the homestead exemption as property tax reform and contrasted his plan with House leadership's approach.
Patrick highlighted election security measures, including poll watcher access and evaluating ballot counting methods, and addressed immigrant truck driver regulations, reproductive issues, and rising healthcare costs.