Obamacare: Busting Texas’ Budget

Jul 29, 2010

Watch this new report on Lt. Gov Dewhurst's concern that Obamacare will bust Texas' budget, hurting public education and doubling the state's Medicaid bill.

Dewhurst: New federal health care law will bust Texas’ budget

Jul 28, 2010

Lt. Governor Dewhurst, speaking at a breakfast in Washington, DC this morning, warned that the new federal health care law will bust Texas' budget and become a strain on taxpayers. Texans will be burdened with an extra $27 billion in costs from the new legislation for the next decade. Read more here / Sign the petition to repeal Obamacare.

Lt. Governor Dewhurst Continues to Lend a Hand to the Republican Party of Texas

Jul 27, 2010

Lt. Governor Dewhurst continues to lend a hand to the Republican Party of Texas and also remains a driving force behind the GOP’s outreach efforts across the Lone Star State.  “I’m pleased to help Chairman Munisteri and the Texas GOP with their outreach efforts promoting freedom, prosperity and opportunity for all Texans,” said Dewhurst. 

Click here to read the full article.

99 Days and 99 Endorsements

Jul 26, 2010

We are only 99 days away from Election Day on November 2nd.

David has been busy traveling across the state promoting Texas Back to Work, an innovative program that offers businesses financial incentives to help get unemployed Texans back to work.  He has been visiting the border, working with federal, state and local law enforcement to secure our border from illegal immigration and drug trafficking.  David has also been working hard to repeal Obamacare and fighting against the job-killing agenda of the Obama Administration.

With 99 days to go we have set a goal of gathering 99 endorsements from across the state in the next nine days. Will you endorse Lt. Governor Dewhurst for re-election?

Meet & Greet with Hill County Republicans

Jul 26, 2010

On Wednesday David went to a meet and greet at the Hill County Republican Club. Check out a picture of David and Sheriff Lyon from the event.

Best Cities for Recent College Grads

Jul 22, 2010

Businessweek released their annual "Best Cities for Recent College Grads" rankings and four Texas cities made the Top Ten. Find out where by reading the full article here or watching the video below.

White House admits Obamacare’s individual mandate is a tax

Jul 21, 2010

Despite repeated promises by President Obama that middle class families would see no tax increases under Obamacare, his own Justice Department lawyers are now defending the law citing Congress’s power to impose taxes.  Read the full analysis here then sign your name to the "Repeal Obamacare" petition below.

Obama’s offshore drilling moratorium will kill Texas jobs, wages and tax revenues

Jul 20, 2010

A recent study by economist Dr. Joseph R. Mason estimates that the Obama Administration’s offshore drilling moratorium will cost Texas 2,492 jobs, millions in wages and $22.8 million in lost tax revenues over six months.  Read more by clicking here.

Endorse David!

Jul 19, 2010

We are gathering endorsements from across the state. Join with fellow Texans and fill out the form below - let us know why you support Lt. Governor Dewhurst!

More Jobs for Texas

Jul 16, 2010

The Texas Workforce Commission reported that jobs increased by 14,000 and unemployment went down from 8.3% in May to 8.2% in June. The industries with the most job gains were education and health services as well as professional and business services. Read more about the job growth here

Dewhurst Appoints New Committee Chairs to Prepare for 82nd Session

Jul 15, 2010

This week, Lt. Governor Dewhurst announced new committee assignments in the Texas Senate, including changes to eight committee chairmanships, in order to allow members to prepare for the upcoming 82nd Legislative Session.  "Texas is facing a number of complicated challenges, from creating jobs and balancing the budget, to securing our border, improving public education, building new highways and ensuring a clean environment," said Lt. Governor Dewhurst. "That's why it is critical to continue to have experienced legislators serving as committee chairs, as we prepare to meet these important challenges when the 82nd Legislature convenes in January."

Click here to read the Press Release

Click here to read the Committees 81st Interim

CNBC: Texas Is No. 1 for Business

Jul 14, 2010

The Lone Star State is alone at the top again.
 
For the second time in three years, Texas edged out Virginia for the No. 1 spot in CNBC's exclusive study America's Top States for Business.
 
This time, the score wasn't as close as it was in 2008; Texas managed a total score of 1508, out of a possible 2439, vs. Virginia's 1477.
 
Texas moved up in three of the ten categories, while finishing first in two of them, including an impressive 270 out of 314 possible points in the Economy one.
 
The state also captured the No. 1 spot in Transportation & Infrastructure.
 
Texas made the top ten in three other categories: Technology & Innovation (4), Access to Capital (7) and Cost of Living (8). The five top-ten showings matched last year's total.
 
Education (30) and Cost of Doing Business (30) remained weak spots.
 
Texas' total score was 30 more than a year ago, when it finished second to Virginia. The state also took the No. 2 spot in 2007.
 
Read the full story here:  http://www.cnbc.com/id/38107682/

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Jul 13, 2010

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Jul 12, 2010

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Jul 09, 2010

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