COMING UP: Texas Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick are to be inaugurated this morning at 11 a.m. Watch live here
in November 2022. Abbott campaigned on his promise to continue to work to further secure the border with Mexico and stem the tide of migration while also providing meaningful property tax reform to Texans.
The governor, who is expected to offer his vision of Texas over the next four years during his inaugural speech Tuesday, is expected to focus on keeping the state an economic powerhouse, while reducing the property tax burden for residents,Patrick, who also serves as the leader of the Texas Senate, is also beginning his third four-year term on Tuesday. Texas' 88th legislature began their session earlier this month., which also included property tax relief.
The event begins at 11 a.m. with the Texas National Guard posing the colors followed by the pledge of allegiance and national anthem. Patrick's swearing in will take place at about 11:34 a.m. with his address to begin at 11:45 a.m. Abbott will be sworn in just before noon, at 11:55 a.m., and his address is expected to begin about seven minutes later.
The inauguration will be followed by '"Taste of Texas" inaugural luncheon, which will include food from individual restaurants around the state. North Texas is represented at the luncheon by Dallas' Pelican House Restaurant who will serving up cajun chipotle corn salad and BBQ brisket jambalaya.
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