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Lt. Governor Dewhurst Applauds Texas Legislature for Successful 82nd Session
Jun 29, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst praised legislators for their distinguished service and thanked them for their hard work in shaping a historic legislative Session.
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement Regarding Senate Passage of TSA Pat-Down Bill
Jun 27, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding the passage of Senate Bill 29, the TSA pat-down bill:
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement Regarding Passage of Senate Bill 7 Health Care Reforms
Jun 27, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding the passage of Senate Bill 7:
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement Regarding TSA Bill
Jun 24, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding Senate Bill 29, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) pat-down bill:
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement Regarding Senate Passage of TWIA Reform Bill
Jun 22, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding Senate passage of House Bill 3, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) reform bill:
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement Regarding Senate Passage of Sanctuary Cities Ban
Jun 14, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding the passage of Senate Bill 9, banning Sanctuary City policies in Texas:
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement Regarding Governor Perry Adding Sanctuary Cities to Special Session
Jun 07, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding Governor Rick Perry adding Sanctuary Cities to his Special Session call:
"I'm pleased that Governor Perry agreed to add Sanctuary Cities to the list of important issues we need to address during this Special Session. Sanctuary Cities legislation simply says that cities cannot prohibit police officers from inquiring about the immigration status of a suspect during a lawful stop.
Lt. Gov. Dewhurst Applauds Ruling of Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas Graduation Prayer Case
Jun 03, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' reversal of a lower court decision that would have prohibited students from prayer during graduation ceremonies:
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement Regarding Judge’s Ban on Prayer at Texas High School Graduation
Jun 03, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement about a federal judge's ruling to ban public prayer at a Texas high school graduation ceremony:
"Our Founding Fathers must be turning over in their graves. This federal judge's ruling is an unconstitutional prohibition on Americans' right to free speech and the freedom of religion, and it must be overturned.
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement Regarding Special Session
May 31, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement during a press conference with Governor Rick Perry to discuss the Special Session:
"This Special Session is a golden opportunity to build on all that we've accomplished. Texas is a great state, and this is our chance to make it even better.
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Letter to Governor Perry Regarding Special Session
May 30, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst sent the following letter to Governor Rick Perry regarding the Special Session that is expected to begin tomorrow:
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement Regarding the Death of Former Texas Governor Bill Clements
May 29, 2011
AUSTIN - Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding the death of former Texas Governor Bill Clements:
"I was saddened to hear about the passing of former Governor Bill Clements - a true Texas legend. I will always have tremendous respect and admiration for Governor Clements and will always appreciate his personal counsel, friendship and support."
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Applauds Senate Passage of Budget Conference Committee Report
May 28, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding Senate passage of the Conference Committee Report on House Bill 1:
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement Regarding Senate Vote on Sanctuary Cities Bill
May 25, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding the Texas Senate's vote on House Bill 12:
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement Regarding Senate Passage of “Loser Pays” Lawsuit Reform Bill
May 24, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding Senate passage of House Bill 274:
Texas Leaders Respond to Obama Administration’s Preemptive Attack on Pending Health Care Legislation
May 23, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, Attorney General Greg Abbott, Senator Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound) and leaders in the Texas health care industry responded to a letter from President Obama's Federal Trade Commission preemptively attacking health care legislation, Senate Bill 8, currently pending in the Texas Legislature.
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement Regarding Comptroller’s Revised Revenue Estimate
May 17, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding the Comptroller Susan Combs' revised revenue estimate:
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement Regarding Senate Adoption of Voter ID Conference Report
May 09, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding the adoption of the Conference Committee Report on Senate Bill 14:
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement on Passage of Sonogram Bill
May 03, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding the passage of CSHB 15:
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement on the Death of Terrorist Osama bin Laden
May 02, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding the death of al-Qaeda terrorist leader and 9-11 mastermind, Osama bin Laden:
"I salute President Bush, President Obama, the brave men and women of the United States military and our intelligence community who never gave up on bringing Osama bin Laden to justice for the deaths of 3,000 innocent Americans on 9-11.
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement Regarding Senate Finance Committee Action on the Budget
Apr 21, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding the Senate Finance Committee's budget proposal for FY 2012-2013:
"I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Senator Steve Ogden and the Senate Finance Committee for passing a balanced budget proposal for FY 2012-2013 that includes a historic $11-billion cut from current spending, while maintaining adequate funding for our priorities.
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement Regarding Passage of Senate Bills 7 and 8
Apr 19, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement regarding the passage of Senate Bills 7 and 8, legislation to increase health care savings, create more flexibility for providers, enhance transparency for the public, and improve medical outcomes for patients:
California delegation coming to Austin to study Texas business climate
Apr 06, 2011
A delegation of California state lawmakers and business leaders is heading to Austin next week on a self-described quest to learn from the Texas economy.
Groups gather for cancer at the Capitol
Apr 05, 2011
In a public move to raise local awareness about fighting cancer, a number of nonprofit organizations, Lance Armstrong and state lawmakers will observe the inaugural Cancer Awareness Day at the Capitol Tuesday morning, starting at 9:30. The goal of the event is to talk about the impact of cancer research and prevention funding with Texas legislators. Armstrong, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Sen. Jane Nelson will speak at the event in the lieutenant governor's press room 2E.9.
Health Payment Reform Bills Get Warm Reception
Mar 31, 2011
Two sweeping bills to reward patient outcomes — as opposed to the current system that incentivizes overutilization — got a warm welcome in a Senate committee hearing this morning.
From the major professional health care organizations to the think tanks, from Republicans to Democrats, almost everyone agreed the measures are necessary to improve care and contain costs. Their only hang-ups? Making sure doctors and hospitals can work together without violating anti-trust laws. Ensuring that cost savings are distributed equitably. And making sure that cost savings and changes don’t limit access for patients.
Top officials agree on plan to fix current budget
Mar 22, 2011
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who presides over the Senate, applauded recent budget-cutting efforts by the House Appropriations Committee and said he has asked the Senate Finance Committee to reduce state spending up to $10 billion in 2012-2013 without raising taxes. And, on March 17, Dewhurst announced the formation of a new Senate Subcommittee on Fiscal Matters “to find up to $5 billion in savings and non-tax revenue to balance the budget.” The panel will be chaired by Sen. Robert Duncan, R-Lubbock.
Dewhurst seeking $5 billion to balance budget
Mar 18, 2011
David Dewhurst wants the Senate to turn over every rock to find $5 billion in new revenue. He's asking the chief Senate budget writer to form a new Subcommittee on Fiscal Matters to find the money in savings and non-tax revenue to balance the budget.
Texas Gov. Perry blasts Washington, calls for a reassertion of state’s rights
Mar 09, 2011
Republican leaders in Texas joined Gov. Rick Perry on a mission to protect the state's rights from Washington, D.C. The longest-serving governor of Texas said he shares concerns with many people about Washington's intrusion into the lives of people. Perry declared the founding fathers specifically intended to leave powers to the states.
Dewhurst, Texas Senate Mark 175th Texas Independence Day
Mar 02, 2011
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Today, the Texas Senate marked the 175th Texas Independence Day with readings from the Texas Declaration of Independence. Lt. Governor David Dewhurst opened today’s session with the following statement:
“One hundred & seventy-five years ago today, on March 2, 1836, a free and independent Republic of Texas was officially declared when the Texas Declaration of Independence was issued by the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos.
Dewhurst creates open government committee
Mar 01, 2011
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst announced today the formation of the Senate Select Committee on Open Government, charged with reviewing issues regarding transparency, public information and open records.
Dewhurst aims to increase gas demand in Texas by about a third
Mar 01, 2011
Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst on Tuesday said the state could increase its demand for natural gas by about a third, an additional 1 Bcf/d to 1.25 Bcf/d, through increased use of gas for power generation and as a transportation fuel.
"My goal is to incentivize 4,000 more megawatts of baseload natural gas-fueled power generation," said Dewhurst, speaking at the annual meeting in Austin of the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association.
San Antonio hospital executives say state bills could be game-changers
Feb 25, 2011
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Texas Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, have introduced legislation they say would cut the state’s health care costs, create more flexibility for health care providers, enhance transparency for the public and improve medical outcomes for patients.
New panel on open government can help Texas
Feb 24, 2011
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst did something good this week, and he probably didn't have to. He created a Senate Select Committee on Open Government. The committee will review various issues related to openness in state government, public information and public records.
Texas Senate committee to focus on public access to government
Feb 23, 2011
AUSTIN — A new Senate committee will focus on public access to government, though the panel’s chairman warned Wednesday that open government is a two-way street.
“Meetings need to be open. Records need to be accessible and available without a lot of undue delay,” said Sen. Jeff Wentworth, a San Antonio Republican named by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst to lead the Senate Select Committee on Open Government.
TPPF, State Leaders: Medicaid Growth Is “Unsustainable”
Feb 22, 2011
The Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative think tank, joined with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and House Public Health Chair Lois Kolkhorst this morning to offer solutions to the state's Medicaid cost crunch. They suggested Medicaid, which currently makes up 28 percent of the state budget, will grow to nearly half of the state budget in the 2014-15 biennium, a spike they said is completely unsustainable.
Changing the face — and cost — of health care?
Feb 17, 2011
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and leaders of the legislative health committees are pushing legislation to pay doctors and hospitals based on health outcomes instead of the procedures that are done.
Lt. Gov. Dewhurst speaks in Houston
Feb 14, 2011
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The most powerful man in the state legislature Thursday stopped in Houston to talk about education funding and Texas' financial troubles.
Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst spoke at the Rotary Club of Houston. Dewhurst said the doom and gloom reported about the state's budget problems are overstated and the real shortfall sits at $14 billion. Dewhurst also said public and higher education and health and human services face cuts.
Lawmakers to hold hearings on Texas power outages
Feb 07, 2011
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said two state Senate committees will hold hearings into why Texas experienced power outages last week and urged electric companies to prepare for more cold weather on Wednesday.
Most Texans are favoring statewide smoking ban
Feb 02, 2011
About 70 percent of Texas voters are in favor of a statewide smoking ban in indoor work and public places, including restaurants and bars, according to a new poll.
San Antonio and about 30 other Texas cities already have enacted such smoke-free ordinances and a proposal to ban smoking statewide is moving through the Capitol.
Lt. Gov. Dewhurst to be Border Texan of the Year
Jan 31, 2011
In choosing a Texan to represent the Valley, the selection committee for the Border Texan of the Year Award was looking for a leader. The award, which pays tribute to someone who has contributed to making South Texas a better place, will this year go to Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. The selection committee touted Dewhurst as a strong businessman and leader who has enhanced life in South Texas through employment initiatives.
Dewhurst names Senate committee leaders
Jan 31, 2011
There were no surprises Friday when Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst announced his picks to head Senate committees this legislative session, with the panels largely remaining in Republican hands. Dewhurst named 12 Republicans and six Democrats as committee chairs, and the composition of the 18 committees remained virtually unchanged from Dewhurst’s summer appointments.
TX GOP lawmakers push for free-market health care reforms
Jan 27, 2011
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said he is prepared to introduce his own package of free market changes, taken from health care bills crushed and killed in the pileup of bills behind a Democratic effort that killed a Republican voter identification bill. As he has for the past few years, Dewhurst said he wants doctors and hospitals rewarded for good medical outcomes, best medical practices and the promotion of wellness and prevention rather than compensated for the number of procedures and patients.
Texas Back to Work Secures Jobs for 10,000 Texans
Jan 27, 2011
“I’m pleased that this innovative program is helping so many Texans get back to work,” said Lt. Gov. Dewhurst. “Texas Back to Work is providing job opportunities, income and training for thousands of newly hired employees. It is also helping small businesses and saving Texas taxpayers money in the process.” To date, 10,158 individuals have secured jobs with 2,721 employers who have received wage subsidies for hiring qualified out-of-work Texans.
Dewhurst Names Senate Finance Committee
Jan 24, 2011
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst announced he will name the Senate's committees on Thursday or Friday of this week, with one exception. He wants the Senate Finance Committee to get going right away, and named that panel this afternoon. All but two of the members were on the panel already.
Texas Senate files its budget bill, also cuts deep
Jan 24, 2011
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst unveiled the Texas Senate's draft budget proposal on Monday, which called for 10.1 percent reduction in general revenue spending. The bill largely mirrors what was introduced by the state House last week.
Texas Senate Will Begin Voter ID Debate Tuesday
Jan 24, 2011
Most of the drama was saved for another day in the Texas Senate after the first installment of the planned debate over the contentious voter ID bill was postponed.
Senate Democrats did their best, however, to derail Republicans’ attempts to fast track the issue, which Gov. Rick Perry declared an emergency item last week. The designation allows the bill to be voted on by members during the first 60 days of the session.
Leading Health Organizations Commend Lt Gov Dewhurst for His Support of Cancer Prevention
Jan 21, 2011
AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - January 17, 2011) - Today, the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, LIVESTRONG, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Texas Medical Association and the Texas Public Health Coalition commended Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst for his support of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Lt. Gov. Dewhurst, who serves as President of the Texas Senate and a leader of the Legislative Budget Board, has promised full funding in the amount of $300 million annually for the agency as the state legislature begins to address the budget for fiscal years 2012 and 2013.
Voter ID measure on the fast track in Texas
Jan 21, 2011
AUSTIN — Senators will meet Monday to begin considering a voter identification bill - a move sure to start this legislative session with a fierce partisan debate.
The voter ID bill was one of two items declared an emergency Thursday by Republican Gov. Rick Perry, prompting some Democratic leaders in the Texas House to say only the budget should get priority status. Some said they will urge their members not to support a plan next week allowing early debate on bills Perry has identified as emergencies.
Late Thursday, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst notified senators that he would bring up voter ID on Monday, with Sen. Robert Duncan, R-Lubbock, presiding over the Senate meeting as a committee of the whole. By doing so, it will allow the Senate to accelerate the process. Usually, a bill will go before a committee, which then takes testimony on the issue, followed by debate and then a committee vote taking it to the full Senate.
Dewhurst inaugurated, vows to fight federal intervention in third term as Texas lieutenant governor
Jan 20, 2011
AUSTIN – Republican David Dewhurst was sworn in to his third term as lieutenant governor Tuesday, pledging to cut the size of state government and also fight the federal government on several fronts – a prelude to his expected race for the U.S. Senate in 2012.
Dewhurst used his inaugural address to lash out at Congress and the Obama administration for overspending on various programs and for failing to adequately protect the Texas border from illegal immigrants.
Inaugural events feature sauce and smiles
Jan 19, 2011
As soon as barbecue hit the plates Tuesday afternoon, the sun came out.
Before that, the first party on Texas Inauguration Day looked pretty bleak. Blankets and caps sold briskly at the official merchandise tent.
"It has become progressively colder," said vendor Matt Turner of San Marcos. "We were wearing the blankets ourselves."
All 10,000 free tickets were distributed for the lunch spread following the swearing-in of Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. Yet the crowd seemed thinner to veteran party supplier Damon Holditch of Marquee Events , who provided tents, linens and more for the outdoor bash. Holditch's crew had been working the Capitol grounds since Thursday, tempted by Eddie Deen & Co. Catering's meats smoking 'round the clock in 18-wheeler trailers parked along Colorado Street.
Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst’s 2011 Inaugural Address
Jan 18, 2011
Thank you, Senator Ogden. My Friends, Governor Perry, Speaker Straus, Chief Justice Jefferson, Members of the Legislature, my fellow Texans. I’m deeply honored to once again take the oath of office as your Lieutenant Governor, to serve the greatest people on this planet – the people of Texas. You have my profound gratitude.
It's very special for me to take this oath with Tricia by my side and with our little daughter Carolyn. For me, there is no greater blessings in life than a wonderful wife and family. I learned that from a very special woman who loved her children unconditionally, who overcame great adversity, who put her children’s future ahead of her own – my mom. A member of the "Greatest Generation," she was prepared to sacrifice so her boys might grow up and be half the man their dad was.
When I first told Mom that I had decided to run for public office, I'll never forget what she told me. She said, "David, have you completely lost your mind?" And then she thought about it, and with moist eyes she said, "David, you have my blessing as long as you promise me every day you are in politics, you’ll push the envelope – you’ll help people who have no one else to help them. And the day you don’t, you’ll get out of office."
I stand before you today the Lieutenant Governor of Texas on the shoulders of that very special woman and also with a very special wife. As long as I have the opportunity to serve the people of Texas, I will keep my solemn vow to help those who cannot help themselves, to ensure that the promise of opportunity is available to all without favoring the few. To the good people of Texas, I'm honored by the responsibility you have given me, and I promise to use the power you have loaned me humbly to help all people.
There’s a lot that is special about being a Texan; we are independent, optimistic, and occasionally stubborn. Those men and women who made their way to Texas, who settled these unforgiving plains, who sought neither a handout nor a stimulus check – they simply sought freedom. What makes Texas great is not cattle, cotton, or crude oil; it's people.
We have big challenges facing us in this 2011 Legislative Session. But we will be successful because our challenges are not bigger than the sheer will and determination of the people of Texas. I know this for a fact because eight years ago when I was sworn in for the first time, we faced some of the same problems. But we didn’t shrink from these challenges. We looked at the mountain in front of us and began to climb. And working together, we passed major lawsuit reform, school finance, and we balanced four state budgets without raising taxes, while protecting essential services for our most vulnerable.
Job one is to balance the budget without raising taxes. In the worst economy in 70 years with unemployment at its highest in decades, now is not the time to ask families to make do with less so government can spend more. As President Ronald Reagan once said, "There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers." Simply put, government must live within its means. This last election, Texans spoke clearly about excessive government spending when they said, "No," to the Washington Way, where they spend $5 for every $3 they take in. In contrast to Washington, we offer limited government to create unlimited opportunity. We know people agree because they are voting with their feet and moving to Texas in larger numbers than any other state. Last year, more than 200,000 people moved to Texas from the other 49 states, and it’s not because of our weather. It’s because we are a fortress of economic freedom – a lone bastion of opportunity in the midst of a global economic crisis.
Let me tell you what I hear from Texans. Over the past 18 months, as I crisscrossed the state, I heard neither a clamoring for more taxes nor a call for more government. What I heard was anger over reckless spending in Washington. I listened to ranchers, lawyers, doctors, factory workers, small business owners – some of the same men and women who formed a grassroots rebellion against reckless spending: the patriots of the Tea Party! From Boston Harbor in 1773 to Austin, Texas, in 2011, the cry of everyday citizens is to be freed from a distant government which doesn’t listen to us but tries to control our lives at the expense of our liberty.
Washington should listen to the people and look to the states – the laboratories of innovation and governing. The Tea Party, Independents, Republicans, and Conservative Democrats should all be proud of Texas as a shining example of limited government, low taxes, and economic growth. I’m proud of the role I played with Governor Perry, the Speaker, and the Legislature cutting the size of government in 2003 and in 2010 and again this year. Working together, we’ve held the line on spending for the last eight years.
In Texas, we will never concede our freedom to Washington because we believe government exists to empower people, not rule over them. Like many of you, I’ve studied the Constitution, and I have a profound respect for its enduring wisdom. But as amazing as our Constitution is for what it does, it’s just as amazing for what it doesn’t do. It does not make Washington all-powerful.
Our Founding Fathers had the chance to centralize power in a government that they themselves would run; yet, they chose to give it away. They gave power to the people enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the 10th Amendment – in peace, on purpose. Theirs was an act of courage rare in the annals of history. Our Founding Fathers knew that absolute power in the hands of a few meant lost liberty for the many. The same is true today. The only thing as outrageous as the amount of money Washington is borrowing from foreign creditors is the amount of money they withhold from states unless we comply with their edicts. Washington has run roughshod over state sovereignty.
The examples are more and more outrageous: the offshore drilling ban, misguided Congressmen blocking almost $1 billion of funding for our Texas school children, the EPA taking over 167 clean air permits, cap-and-trade which will increase your taxes, and Obamacare – the largest expansion of government in a generation!
What the Obama Administration has failed to achieve through legislation, they are instead trying to pass through regulation. And unfortunately, Texas has been forced to use our last option: litigation.
And while Washington intrudes upon the rights of states, they have yet to meet their most basic constitutional obligation: to secure our borders. Today, our borders are under siege by gangs and cartels that traffic in drugs, weapons, and human beings. Border Security is a federal job, but the states pay the price. That's why Texas has spent more than a quarter billion dollars over the last four years – putting state troopers, helicopters, and local law enforcement on the border. And you know what we've found? Manpower is the key to securing the border. Every time we do surge operations, massing personnel on our southern border, nothing moves! Criminal activity virtually shuts down in the area. Therefore, today I’m asking the federal government to triple the number of border patrol agents on our borders! If that doesn’t secure our borders, then I will keep demanding additional boots on the ground until we have sufficient manpower to seal it, control it, and enforce it. When it comes to our sovereignty and security, there is no compromise.
My priorities this Session are clear. In addition to securing our borders, we will pass legislation to encourage more job creation; to protect the integrity of our elections, we will again pass voter ID; we will continue to improve our public schools because a quality education gives every child a chance to realize their dreams; we will continue building a world-class transportation system because quality roads without congestion are the economic arteries of future prosperity; we will make healthcare more accessible and more affordable with better medical outcomes at a lower cost by passing reforms that will lead the nation because Texans deserve better health care, not more bureaucracy; and we will achieve all these goals while balancing our budget without raising taxes because I want a budget that grows the Texas economy, not the Texas government.
Can we do all these things? You bet! Eight years ago, at our inaugural prayer service, my friend Dr. Ed Young joked that Texans are accused of having an accent that causes us to mispronounce some words. We pronounce the word "C-R-I-S-I-S" as "opportunity." Our economic ascent is the result of bedrock conservative principles: limited government, low taxes, creating a level playing field and a predictable, dependable business climate.
For years, the Texas landscape has bloomed with opportunity. One of the many things I love about Texas, and which I've experienced, is that the Texas of today is a place where any day anyone from any background can climb heights as improbable as they are breathtaking. We are Texans, and we can do anything we set our minds to! But our optimism of the Texas that is and the Texas that can be cannot, and should not, cause us to lose sight of the jobless, the helpless, the hopeless.
I want everyone to have the opportunity to be all they can be. To me, the best investments are those that give Texans the tools of self-sufficiency: a world-class education, quality, affordable healthcare, a stable, dependable business climate so that entrepreneurs can build successful companies and workers can make better wages. These are the kinds of investments we must make in good times or bad. But government cannot solve every problem or address every ill. Centralized government that attempts too much achieves too little.
So for those of us who have been blessed, we have a special calling to serve and sacrifice to help people. Service and sacrifice are what define our "Greatest Generation" – the men and women who fought the forces of tyranny in the trenches of Europe, on the islands of the Pacific, on the high seas and at high altitudes. During World War II, 750,000 Texans – including 12,000 women – served our country. My father was one: an ordinary Texan who went to war, did his job, and became a highly decorated B-26 bomber pilot, flying 85 missions over Nazi Europe. Every time he roared down the runway, he knew it might be his last. But he did it anyway, just like your fathers and your grandfathers.
I’ve been to the shores of Normandy where thousands and thousands of brave Americans are buried – Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice. An indescribable peace permeates such hallowed ground; where heroes rest, the silence speaks.
It was not just my father and the millions of servicemen who sacrificed; it was all of American society. It was the factory workers; it was the women who not only raised families without their husbands, but worked in plants to support the war; it was citizens who bought war bonds and prayed every night for the safe return of their loved ones. Each had a role to play, and virtually all rose to the challenge. We see that same spirit of sacrifice alive and well today in our fighting men and women in Afghanistan and Iraq. They are freedom’s greatest ambassadors: warriors willing to sacrifice all, including their own safety, for a greater good. We must never become oblivious to their sacrifice or fail to remember the generations that came before them. We, too, as individual citizens and civilians must be willing to sacrifice for the good of our state and our country.
Many in America have been trained to believe we can have all we want when we want it. But at the core of being a Texan and an American is not what we get from society, but what we give back. For most of us Texans, the question is not what government can do for us, but what we can do if government doesn’t stand in our way. Government cannot replace the role of parents in families, cannot legislate personal responsibility, cannot replace the private sector in creating jobs, and cannot govern an individual’s life better than his own conscience.
Texas still offers the promise of a better tomorrow, where a little boy or girl can grow up with nothing, work hard, and have the storybook ending they would never dare to imagine as a child. I know because that's my story. And it's the story of millions of Texans who have lived the American Dream in this state so abundant with opportunity – those who sacrifice, those who persevere, those who dust off their boots and get back up every time they get knocked down. They are the ones who know the meaning of the American Dream, the Texas Dream.
The promise of Texas is a light on the distant horizon piercing the darkness. It's a promise available to any and all who are willing to work hard, sacrifice, and never give up. This has never been more true than today with thousands of new pilgrims settling here each day in this modern Promised Land we call Texas. We who have inherited that promise must preserve and protect it. We must never allow its light to lose its luster. We must be united in our quest for a better Texas – a Texas rich in values, abundant in opportunity, wealthy in spirit. One people, one star, one destiny.
May God bless each and every one of you, and may He continue to bless the great State of Texas. Thank you.
Would-be successors kick into high gear after Sen. Hutchison’s announcement that she won’t run again
Jan 14, 2011
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst was busy outlining his legislative goals to about 40 reporters at a luncheon Thursday when his press secretary slipped him the note: Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison isn't running.
At the same time, reporters' phones began vibrating with alerts about her decision to forgo another campaign next year.
Draft budget cuts 8,000 state jobs
Jan 14, 2011
AUSTIN — An estimated 8,000 state jobs would be slashed and the remaining workers could face furloughs under starting-point budget plans to cope with a revenue shortfall, legislative leaders said on Thursday.
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said the employee positions would be cut in state agencies and higher education in the first budget draft. He told reporters at a lunch that "a fair amount" of that figure would be unfilled vacancies, emphasizing, "It's positions, not employees."
Texas leaders discuss tax changes, not hikes
Jan 14, 2011
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Top lawmakers are discussing changes to the troubled Texas business tax, but they promised Wednesday not to use any tax legislation to soak up a huge budget shortfall.
Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and House Speaker Joe Straus — all Republicans — met for breakfast and told reporters later they would balance the strained Texas budget without new taxes.
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Statement on Sen. Hutchison’s Decision Not to Seek Re-Election
Jan 13, 2011
AUSTIN, TX – Today, Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst released the following statement regarding the announcement by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison that she will not seek re-election in 2012:
“Today is Kay Bailey Hutchison’s day. She has served Texas and our country well, and she deserves our sincere gratitude."
“In just these few hours since Senator Hutchison’s announcement, I have received countless inquiries about my intentions with regard to running for the United States Senate."
“While my focus remains on the challenges we face here at the state level and making this upcoming session successful, I fully intend to explore running for the United States Senate, and should I run, I will run with the intention of winning and continuing to serve the people of Texas just as I have done throughout my career."
“We are doing the right things here in Texas, like reducing spending and creating new private sector jobs, but in so many ways – from the economy to health care to energy policy – our path is being made more difficult because of what’s going on in Washington."
“I will have more to say about my future plans in the coming weeks, but again, today is a day for honoring Senator Hutchison’s contributions to our state and our nation.”
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Senate convenes, swears in newly elected members
Jan 11, 2011
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst gaveled the Senate into its 2011 session just after noon on Tuesday, asking members, their families and friends to remember of the victims of the Arizona shootings over the weekend. Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson then administered the oath of office to 16 senators elected to new terms last November. All were applauded by the crowded Senate chamber after the swearing-in.
Lt. Gov. Dewhurst: Estimated budget shortfall is exaggerated
Jan 11, 2011
AUSTIN, Texas – State lawmakers are preparing to learn the size of Texas’ budget gap Monday when the state comptroller reveals her official revenue estimate.
In an interview Friday, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst told 11 News that predictions the state would have a $15 billion to $28 billion shortfall were exaggerated. He said those estimates included assumptions that the state would increase funding for certain programs like it had done in the past.
Statement from Lt. Governor Dewhurst Regarding the Comptroller’s Biennial Revenue Estimate
Jan 10, 2011
AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst issued the following statement after the release of the Comptroller’s Biennial Revenue Estimate:
"At this point, we know that the budget shortfall for the current 2010-2011 biennium is $4.3 billion, but any further speculation about future spending is just that – speculation. Unlike Washington, the Texas Legislature prioritizes spending based on available revenue, not from an infinite wish list of earmarks and automatic spending increases.
"I think that when we pass the final budget, it will be reminiscent of 2003 when people said there was a $10-16 billion shortfall because some wanted $10-16 billion in new spending. Yet, we balanced that budget, increased funding for public education, covered our obligations under Medicaid, and still cut the budget by $2 billion."
Free BBQ tickets going like hotcakes
Jan 06, 2011
AUSTIN, Texas — Texans are quickly snapping up tickets to a free barbeque at Gov. Rick Perry's swearing-in ceremony.
Organizers of the Jan. 18 event estimate they've given out more than 3,000 tickets. That's about a third of the way to the estimated 10,000 they plan to feed on the Texas Capitol grounds.
Walker, Green to entertain Texas Inaugural night
Jan 05, 2011
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas-based musicians Clay Walker, Pat Green, the Eli Young Band and Bonnie Bishop are on the program at the evening celebration of the Texas Inaugural in Austin.
GOP Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst will be sworn in the morning of Jan. 18.
Schedule for Texas Inaugural Events
Dec 27, 2010
Here is an excerpt of an article on ArkLaTexHomePage.com:
(Austin)—The Texas inaugural events next January are being toned down a bit.
The public can attend Governor Rick Perry and Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst’s inaugurations for free and get a chance to join in the fun with a barbecue following the ceremony for only eight-bucks a person.
The 2011 Texas Inaugural Committee says the events surrounding the ceremony are being scaled back with a family-friendly barbecue rather than a parade.
Republican Party Welcomes Reps. Pena & Ritter
Dec 16, 2010
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Before a standing room only, packed house of reporters, officeholders and party officials, RPT Chairman Steve Munisteri today led off a press conference announcing that State Rep.Allan Ritter and State. Rep. Aaron Pena were switching to the Republican Party.
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Welcomes Reps Ritter and Peña to the Republican Party
Dec 14, 2010
AUSTIN, TX – Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst released the following statement welcoming Texas State Representatives Allan Ritter and Aaron Peña to the Republican Party:
“I welcome Representatives Allan Ritter and Aaron Peña to the Republican Party and look forward to working alongside them both next session.
“Their determination to join our Republican majorities in the Texas Legislature is a testament to the strength of our Party’s ideas and our broad base of support across the state.
“As we saw in the last election, the Republican Party has continued to grow here in Texas because we welcome new voices, and we support leaders like Representatives Ritter and Peña who will work together for commonsense conservative solutions that will benefit all Texans.”
Politex: Perry, Dewhurst make opportunity theme for inauguration
Dec 11, 2010
Now that the elections are over, Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst are looking forward to their inaugural activities.
They’ve named inaugural committee finance leaders, appointed members to the committee and announced an inaugural theme: Texas—Where Opportunity Still Looms Large.
State agencies, including Medicaid, told to make further budget cuts
Dec 08, 2010
AUSTIN – State leaders, trying to dig out of a hole in the current two-year budget before the next one has to be whacked, ordered agencies Tuesday to further curb spending.
Leaders ask state agencies for 2.5 percent cuts
Dec 08, 2010
State agencies will have to cut spending by 2.5 percent in the remaining nine months of the current fiscal year, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said late today. That’s on top of cuts ordered in May. In contrast to last spring, though, agency chiefs get to choose the cuts themselves this time.
Munisteri, Dewhurst unveil RPT Rainy Day Fund
Nov 23, 2010
Republican Party of Texas Chairman Steve Munisteri and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst unveiled a rainy day fund for the Republican Party of Texas today. The party has established a $100,000 Certificate of Deposit to save for a rainy day. Dewhurst contributed $65,000 directly to RPT and helped to raise an additional $100,000—which the party decided to use to open its Rainy Day Fund.
Lt. Governor David Dewhurst Announces New “Rainy Day” Fund for the Republican Party of Texas
Nov 23, 2010
AUSTIN - Today, in an afternoon press conference, RPT Chairman Steve Munisteri was joined by Lt. Governor David Dewhurst to announce the creation of a new “Rainy Day” Fund for the Republican Party of Texas. Chairman Munisteri gave brief opening remarks before introducing the Lt. Governor, who spoke at length about the need for strong, fiscally responsible leadership from all our elected officials as we enter the new Legislative session. We thank Governor Dewhurst for his own leadership in these areas, and also for his generosity in helping to raise the money for this fund!
Board sets state budget growth limit for next biennium
Nov 22, 2010
Here is an article by Ed Sterling on WilsonCountyNews.com:
AUSTIN—Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and House Speaker Joe Straus, in a joint announcement on Nov. 15, said the Legislative Budget Board had adopted an 8.92 percent estimated growth rate for the 2012-13 fiscal biennium.
Dewhurst touts jobs program
Nov 11, 2010
Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst came to a city that may be fully employed to tout a program designed to get people back on the job.
The Texas Back to Work program pays employers up to $2,000 per employee for training new hires for at least 120 days. Dewhurst said that since it was instituted in April, more than 7,700 people have been hired in the state as part of the program.
Dewhurst promotes back-to-work program during Midland visit
Nov 11, 2010
“If you don’t have a job, it doesn’t do much to say Midland has a 5.1 percent unemployment rate or Texas has a 7.9 percent unemployment rate. If you don’t have a job, your unemployment rate is 100 percent,” said Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.
While in Midland Wednesday, Dewhurst visited the offices of Nabors Well Service to promote and tout the success of the Texas Back To Work program, which offers employers up to $2,000 per unemployed Texan given a full-time position for at least 120 days.
Nov 02, 2010
AUSTIN, TX – Tonight, Republican David Dewhurst released the following statement after winning re-election to a third term as Texas Lt. Governor:
“This election wasn’t about any one candidate, or actually any one political party. It was about who will govern – Washington or we the people? Tonight, we’re taking back our country, and tomorrow, we will start taking power away from Washington and put it back in the hands of the people where it belongs.
“We’ll start right here in Texas, by passing a resolution out of the Texas Senate, insisting that Washington pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. And we’ll keep working hard, creating jobs, balancing the budget, improving public education and working to secure our borders – all things Washington has failed to do the last four years under Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid.
“Here in Texas, we will balance our budget in 2011 by working together, and protecting essential services, just like we did in 2003, without raising taxes.
“We’ll also put the brakes on Obamacare, because we all know that Obamacare is a dead end. It doesn’t improve health care, it rations it. It costs too much. It grows government, and worst of all, it’s unconstitutional.
“This new Congress needs to look to Texas as a shining example of what we can do when we approach challenges with common sense and conservative principles, and only use government as a last resort.”
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Our Opinion: Lt. Governor
Nov 02, 2010
For eight years Republican David Dewhurst has filled the role of lieutenant governor ably, and it is a difficult role to serve.
The lieutenant governor is the presiding officer of the Texas Senate but largely has no more power than what the 31 senators are willing to allow under Senate rules that are set at the beginning of each session. Being effective requires a delicate dance of alternately serving senators and directing them.
Dewhurst has achieved this balance, and the Reporter-News recommends him to voters in his re-election bid against Democrat Linda Chavez-Thompson, Libertarian Scott Jameson and Green Party candidate Herb Gonzales Jr.
Major Endorsements
Oct 30, 2010
I’m deeply honored to receive the support of so many fine organizations who endorsed my re-election campaign this year, including:
National Federation of Independent Business
Texas Association of Business (BACPAC)
Texas Apartment Association
Texas Farm Bureau Friends of Agriculture (AGFUND)
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Texas Back to Work: Lt. Gov. Dewhurst in El Paso
Oct 27, 2010
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst was in El Paso on Monday to promote the Texas Workforce Commission’s job creation initiative, Texas Back to Work.
Dewhurst spoke at Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande Workforce Center in Downtown.
WSJ: “Where the New Jobs Are. In Texas, not California.”
Oct 27, 2010
“These hiring statistics confirm that for business Texas is the new California—as the likes of Austin, Dallas and San Antonio have become destinations for investment and entrepreneurship. Texas has become a mecca for high tech, venture capital, aeronautics, health care and even industrial manufacturing like the building of cars and trucks.”
Nov. 2 election recommendation: David Dewhurst for Texas lieutenant governor
Oct 21, 2010
If ever Texas needed a lieutenant governor who knows the ins and outs of state government, it will be the 2011 legislative session that gets under way in January. With the state facing up to a $22 billion budget shortfall, an experienced hand is needed on the tiller of the Senate.
The office of lieutenant governor often is cited as the most powerful in Texas. Gov. Rick Perry and influential legislators might argue that point, but the position is unique in that the officeholder serves in both the executive and legislative branches. The lieutenant governor is president of the Senate and has major responsibilities, including committee appointments.
Dewhurst promises predictable business climate for Texas
Oct 21, 2010
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst told local business leaders Wednesday that he and other Republicans in Texas are working to make sure that the state has a good business climate.
“These are obviously not ordinary times for Texans and Americans,” Dewhurst said, referring to the “unprecedented recession” that hit the nation. “These are tough times. We all want to make sure politics doesn’t slow things down.”
OUR OPINION: Re-elect Dewhurst lieutenant governor
Oct 21, 2010
It’s certainly debatable, but there might not be a more difficult job in state government than lieutenant governor.
The “lite gov.” is the presiding officer of the Texas Senate, but largely has no more power than what the 31 senators are willing to allow under Senate rules that are set at the beginning of each session. Being effective requires a delicate dance of alternately serving senators and directing them.
Incumbents in top state posts must use experience to help Texas
Oct 20, 2010
The four Republican incumbents whom The Enterprise has endorsed for re-election to top state posts have earned that selection by their past performance. Over the next four years, they must use their experience to overcome some imposing challenges.
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst’s main duty is to preside over the Texas Senate, which he has done capably. The state Senate is one of the last vestiges of bipartisanship in Texas politics. Dewhurst must preserve that, especially if there are sharp disagreements about where to cut spending.
Workforce initiative selected for national recognition
Oct 20, 2010
The Texas Back to Work initiative from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has been recognized at the 2010 National Conference on Unemployment Insurance in Washington D.C. today with the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Innovation Award for Reemployment. The U.S. Department of Labor and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) selected Texas Back to Work for the national award.
Funded by the Texas Legislature and supported by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, the initiative provides up to $2,000 in wage subsidies to Texas employers for hiring qualified individuals who are currently receiving or have received Unemployment Insurance benefits within the last year.
Dewhurst merits four more years
Oct 20, 2010
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is the embodiment of common-sense conservative leadership in Texas. Dewhurst, who is being challenged by Democrat Linda Chavez-Thompson, has served during some tough budgetary situations and has not lost sight of the need for a saftey net to help poor Texans.
We recommend that Texans elect Dewhurst to a third term as lieutenant governor.
While San Antonian Chavez-Thompson has had an impressive career, Dewhurst’s experience at the helm of the Texas Senate is crucial as the state faces a budget shortfall estimated to be as high as $21 billion.
Conaway, Dewhurst, Abbott also earn endorsements
Oct 19, 2010
For the past week, the Reporter-Telegram has taken voters through our endorsement process. We focused on only the most critical races that will affect Midland.
We have discussed in this space the races for governor, railroad commissioner, City Council District 3, MISD board of trustees District 5 and Midland College board of trustees Place 2.
However, we think there are three other races that deserve mention even though those particular races aren’t considered to be firmly contested. We think all three of our choices will win re-election, but we want to reaffirm our support.
Herald announces political endorsements
Oct 19, 2010
You’ve heard it before and you’ll probably hear it again, but the votes you cast in this year’s general election could be the most important you’ve ever made.
That’s because the decisions made by those elected on Nov. 2 will have a lasting impact on generations to come. State and national lawmakers will be redrawing voting lines based on the 2010 Census as well as deciding how to divvy up limited public resources while maintaining a balanced budget during a time of exploding deficits.
Dewhurst, Abbott, Patterson, Staples, Weems, Head, Rowe
Oct 19, 2010
Today, the A-J editorial board offers its recommendations for five statewide and two county elective offices in the Nov. 2 election. Early voting begins Monday. Below are our choices for lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner, railroad commissioner, county judge and county sheriff.
3 Lieutenant governor: David Dewhurst. The Republican incumbent merits four more years based on his conservative leadership. His skill set is needed more than ever now as Texas faces a budget shortfall of more than $21 billion when the Legislature meets in January. His Democratic opponent is Linda Chavez-Thompson, a Lorenzo native who worked in the Lubbock County cotton fields when she was young and then went on to become a national AFL-CIO labor leader.
Herald Announces Political Endorsements
Oct 19, 2010
You’ve heard it before and you’ll probably hear it again, but the votes you cast in this year’s general election could be the most important you’ve ever made.
That’s because the decisions made by those elected on Nov. 2 will have a lasting impact on generations to come. State and national lawmakers will be redrawing voting lines based on the 2010 Census as well as deciding how to divvy up limited public resources while maintaining a balanced budget during a time of exploding deficits.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Dewhurst Merits Four More Years
Oct 18, 2010
“The Republican incumbent merits four more years based on his conservative leadership. His skill set is needed more than ever now as Texas faces a budget shortfall of more than $21 billion when the Legislature meets in January.”
First Ever Convention for LNRC of Texas
Oct 17, 2010
What motivates us? We look to the West Coast of the United States, and we see a state that is slipping into an ocean of debt, a failing government, and a population riddled with misinformation. A Republican in California almost has to concede certain ideological stances to the left just to hold an audience. We won’t allow it to happen in Texas, ever. This is why we have begun the Latino National Republican Coalition of Texas.
Editorial: Triple play for Dewhurst
Oct 15, 2010
It might be that no one in Texas government is more detail-oriented - and is able to exhibit an astonishing command of facts and figures - than Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.
Let it be said that it’s a good thing, and it is why Texas voters should re-elect the Republican officeholder to his third term.
Editorial: Triple play for Dewhurst
Oct 14, 2010
It might be that no one in Texas government is more detail-oriented - and is able to exhibit an astonishing command of facts and figures - than Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.
Texas SW Cattle Raisers Support David Dewhurst
Oct 13, 2010
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Political Action Committee (TSCRA PAC) expressed their support for David Dewhurst for reelection as the Texas Lieutenant Governor.
“Lt. Gov. Dewhurst has been a strong supporter of the Texas cattle industry,” said
Dave Scott, TSCRA president and TSCRA PAC co-chairman.
“He wants to help us finish the job on eminent domain reform, which will help level the playing field for landowners and protect them from the heavy hand of government.”
Lt. Governor David Dewhurst Luncheon
Oct 12, 2010
Lt. Governor David Dewhurst is a life-long Republican, native Houstonian, successful businessman, rancher and U.S. military veteran. He was first elected Texas Land Commissioner in 1998 and has twice been elected by the people of Texas to serve as Lt. Governor.
David Dewhurst has always been a steadfast conservative leader and a vocal advocate for lower taxes, less government, states’ rights, property rights, gun rights and the rights of the unborn.
Incumbent lieutenant governor has skills to navigate these tough times in Austin.
Oct 12, 2010
Facde with an eye-popping state budget deficit, the 82nd Texas Legislature convening next January figures to be no picnic. Much of the heavy lifting in the 140-day regular session will be done in the office often described as the most powerful in Texas government — that of the lieutenant governor.
We believe the Republican incumbent, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, is the candidate best equipped to help guide the state through narrow financial straits and a growing partisan divide in Austin. We recommend a vote for Dewhurst for lieutenant governor in the general election.
Lt. Governor Dewhurst, Senator Van de Putte visit CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital
Oct 12, 2010
Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst and Senator Leticia Van de Putte made a special visit to the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital Center for Miracles child abuse assessment center on October 4, 2010.
Child Abuse Pediatricians Dr. Nancy Kellogg and Dr. Jim Lukefahr met with the lieutenant governor and senator to discuss the child abuse epidemic in Texas, how the Center for Miracles is making a difference, and how the state can help more children in the future.
Fundraisers, Forums and More
Oct 11, 2010
Early voting for the general election begins on Monday, Oct. 18th so this past week and the coming week will be a busy one for all the candidates. In the past week, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst and Supreme Court Justice Debra Lehrmann visited the county, a candidate forum for state representatives candidates was held and much more.
Dewhurst Merits Four More Years
Oct 11, 2010
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is the embodiment of common-sense conservative leadership in Texas.
Dewhurst, who is being challenged by Democrat Linda Chavez-Thompson, has served during some tough budgetary situations and has not lost sight of the need for a saftey net to help poor Texans.
For David Dewhurst
Oct 10, 2010
Facde with an eye-popping state budget deficit, the 82nd Texas Legislature convening next January figures to be no picnic. Much of the heavy lifting in the 140-day regular session will be done in the office often described as the most powerful in Texas government — that of the lieutenant governor.
Game teaches financial skills
Oct 06, 2010
As one of the highest-paid pass catchers in the NFL, Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin might not seem like the poster child for basic financial survival skills.
But during a visit to Seguin High School on Tuesday to demonstrate a video football game in which players gain yardage by correctly answering monetary questions, Austin said the tug of war between income and expenses knows no class boundaries.
Dewhurst teams up with Dallas Cowboy Miles Austin to teach financial skills to students.
Oct 06, 2010
“So many of our young people are graduating from high school these days without financial literacy,” Dewhurst said. “I stress that it’s the simple things that trip us up in life. It’s important to pay our bills on time, to not take on more debt than you can pay for, and to plan for the future.”
Dewhurst best choice for lieutenant governor
Oct 04, 2010
In Austin, anyone who pays attention to politics knows that the lieutenant governor is the most powerful person in Texas government. Paradoxically, the holder of the office learns that the power doesn’t usually buy much name identification.