FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Endorsed by Texas Restaurant Association
“…a tireless advocate for business by helping to lower taxes, reduce burdensome regulations and create a climate of opportunity for all Texans.”
HOUSTON, TX – Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by the Texas Restaurant Association PAC. In making the endorsement, Richie Jackson, CEO, Texas Restuarant Association said:
“The Texas Restaurant Association PAC is proud to endorse Dan Patrick for re-election as Texas’ Lieutenant Governor. He has proven himself to be a tireless advocate for business by helping to lower taxes, reduce burdensome regulations and create a climate of opportunity for all Texans. The restaurant and food service industry currently accounts for 10% of our state’s employment and by 2027 that figure is expected to rise to 16.3%. We need strong leadership like Patrick’s to manage and continue this growth.”
The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) is the leading business association for Texas’ $52.4 billion foodservice industry, which spans over 43,000 locations throughout the state, employing a workforce of 1.2 million – 12% of the state’s employment.
More information about Texans for Dan Patrick is available at www.DanPatrick.org.