Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said this week that the Texas Senate won't pass the property tax-relief bill supported by Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan, insisting that the House proposal doesn't cut taxes enough for most homeowners.

Why it matters: After eight years in their offices, this is the first time the governor and lieutenant governor, both Republicans, have publicly disagreed on an issue, Patrick said at a press conference.

The big picture: Abbott and Patrick campaigned on the promise of lowering property taxes with some of the state's $32.7 billion surplus, but they differ on how to dole out $12.3 billion in new money set aside for property tax cuts in the upcoming state budget.

State of play: Abbott wants to extend the tax cut to all property owners, including businesses, and doesn't want to raise the state's homestead exemption — the portion of a home's value that owners don't pay taxes on.

• The Senate's Patrick-backed plan would spread 70% of the money among all property owners, and put the remaining money toward raising the homestead exemption on school taxes from $40,000 to $100,000.

Reality check: The Senate's plan would lower taxes for the roughly 6 million Texans who own their primary residence by an average of about $1,200, Patrick said.

• The proposal supported by Abbott and Phelan would lower the average homeowner's property tax bill by about $750, benefitting higher-income property owners more.

What's next: "I will call special session after special session after special session until a solution is reached," Abbott said this week.

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Dallas golfer Bryson DeChambeau suggested that the families of 9/11 victims should move forward, "especially in forgiveness," during a CNN interview this week.

• DeChambeau was reportedly paid more than $125 million to join the LIV Golf tour, which is funded by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.

Why it matters: 9/11 Families United, an organization comprising family members of 9/11 victims, has accused Saudi leaders of "sportswashing" — spending billions of dollars to "cleanse the Saudi reputation" after that country funded terrorism and "spread their vitriolic hatred of Americans."

Driving the news: The PGA Tour and LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed breakaway tour, agreed Tuesday to merge in a deal that shocked the sports world.

What they're saying: The PGA and its commissioner — who had invoked 9/11 families while criticizing the LIV tour before the merger — have become "paid Saudi shills," said 9/11 Families United Chair Terry Strada, whose husband died in the World Trade Center's North Tower.

The other side: "We'll never be able to repay the families back for what exactly happened just over 20 years ago, and what happened is definitely horrible," DeChambeau said during the interview. "We're in a place now where it's time to start trying to work together to make things better together as a whole."

• Asked about the Saudis murdering Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, DeChambeau called it "unfortunate."
• "I'm not going to get into the politics of it," DeChambeau continued. "I'm not specialized in that. What I can say is [the Saudis are] trying to do good for the world, and showcase themselves in a light that hasn't been seen in a while, and nobody's perfect, but we're all trying to improve in life."

🎸 Rock out. Go for one night or all three nights of the Re:SET concert series, featuring Boygenius, Steve Lacy and LCD Soundsystem.

• Shows start at 5:15pm Friday and Saturday and 5pm Sunday at Texas Trust CU Theatre Grounds in Grand Prairie. One-night tickets start at $99.50. Three-day tickets start at $250.

🎹 Admire piano prodigies. The 2023 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition, featuring young musicians from around the world, started yesterday and runs through June 17.

• Preliminary round concerts are Friday at SMU's Caruth Auditorium. Quarterfinal concerts are Saturday and Sunday.

⚔️ Be one with the force. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra's Concerts in the Garden series continues this weekend with a "Star Wars"-themed concert, followed by a drone show.

• 8:30pm Saturday at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Tickets start at $28.

🎭 Go fangirl. Comics, anime, sci-fi and cosplay fans can unite at the annual Fan Expo Dallas, featuring Rosario Dawson, Rainn Wilson, Hayden Christensen and other celebrities.

• Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.

⚖️ A Dallas grand jury indicted a former Mesquite ISD substitute teacher on child endangerment charges after video allegedly showed her encouraging students to fight in class. (WFAA)

🚗 General Motors plans to spend over $500 million on its Arlington plant so it can take on the production of large SUVs. (NBC5)

🏠 Tarrant County commissioners have approved new tax cuts for property owners. (Fort Worth Report)

🔎 Dallas is offering free credit monitoring services for over 1,200 employees after last month's ransomware attack that affected several city websites. (DMN)

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1. Partner Integration Manager at Top Golf.
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Tucked behind a coffee shop in Sylvan Thirty is one of Dallas' best cocktail bars, offering classics and seasonal drinks.

• Some original concoctions remain on the menu for years. One cocktail, the Red Headed Oaxacan, has been around since Jettison opened in late 2016. It's an oddly refreshing blend of tequila, mezcal, ginger honey and citrus with a spritz of scotch.

Pro tip: The darkened door is just to the right of Houndstooth Coffee. Ring the doorbell to get in. Reservations are recommended, but snagging a spot at the bar on a weekday isn't impossible.

What to order: Matcha Mucho. Mezcal, matcha, coconut cream, egg white, lime and bitters, shaken and served up.

Where: Jettison, 1878 Sylvan Ave.

Cost: $14

Six-word review: Creamy matcha balances smoky mezcal flavor.

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