Red state declares war on property taxes and 'Sharia law'

Dan Patrick lists property tax cuts, “preventing Sharia law” among priorities for 2027 session

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune
January 30, 2026

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Friday released an initial list of priorities for Texas senators to consider before they return to Austin for next year’s legislative session, including reducing property taxes and “preventing Sharia law” from taking hold in Texas.

“These first five interim charges, released today, reflect issues that I am particularly focused on...