Patrick Watch
Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, said he is “pretty much a solid ‘no’” on the budget if, as expected, it reaches the Senate floor tomorrow.
Mr. Patrick said he would reconsider his opposition if assured that Mr. Perry would empanel a commission to carefully review state spending while the Legislature is not in session.
The radio talk show host and anti-tax crusader says he thinks at least 5 percent of the budget is wasteful spending.
Mr. Patrick was asked if he would filibuster the budget, which probably would force the governor to call lawmakers back to Austin this summer. He replied, “You never know.”