AUSTIN — Today, Senator Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) made the following statement after the House and Senate announced their agreed upon tax relief plan for the 84th Legislative Session:

"I am pleased to announce that the real winners today are Texas taxpayers. Upon passage, my property tax relief legislation will be a major catalyst in ensuring property owners benefit and realize the savings this session. Texans expect us to remain good stewards of their tax dollars and it is a privilege that we are able to return $3.8 billion to them with this comprehensive plan. Thank you to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick for asking me to serve on this session's tax negotiation team."

You can find Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Joe Straus' joint release here.

Senators Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound), Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville), Carlos Uresti (D-San Antonio), Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), and Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) were asked by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick to negotiate tax policy with the Texas House.

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