Texas Alliance for Life PAC
Sep 02, 2010
The Texas Alliance for Life PAC has endorsed Lt. Governor Dewhurst for the 2010 General Election based on his longstanding support for important pro-life issues. Read more here.
Dove Season Starts Today
Sep 01, 2010
Dove season starts today in the North and Central Texas zones! If you are interested in obtaining your hunting license, click here for a great resource.
First Day of School
Aug 23, 2010
As many students go back to school today, Lt. Governor Dewhurst wishes every Texas student, parent and teacher the best of success in the coming school year!
Texas Association of Business Supports Dewhurst’s Plan
Aug 21, 2010
The Texas Association of Business (TAB) just released a story highlighting Lt Gov Dewhurst's efforts to weather the financial crisis and keep Texans employed.
TAB supports Dewhurst's Texas Back To Work program that has been giving businesses incentives for hiring, and helping the unemployed get jobs.
“Texas employers are standing strong during tough economic times,” said Dewhurst. “Businesses small and large can earn Texas Back to Work incentives to expand their operations and offer new opportunities to unemployed Texans."
Click here to read the full report.
Posted by Team Dewhurst on 08/21 at 06:59 PM in Campaign News • News • (3) Comments • Permalink
Photos from the Kerrville GOP Headquarters
Aug 20, 2010
Congratulations to the Kerr County Republicans on the opening of their new GOP headquarter this morning.
Take a look at some photos from the event:
Posted by Team Dewhurst on 08/20 at 04:56 PM in Campaign News • (4) Comments • Permalink
Take Action!
Aug 19, 2010
Our campaign continues to build momentum thanks to strong grassroots support across the state. To help our grassroots team we have created a new "Action" page. You can join a coalition, volunteer for the campaign, get a bumper sticker, endorse David and more. Visit daviddewhurst.com/action to view a video from David and then look around and find ways to get involved! Thanks for all that you do and we appreciate your support.
Posted by Team Dewhurst on 08/19 at 02:10 PM in Campaign News • (1) Comments • Permalink
Happy Birthday, David!
Aug 18, 2010
Today is David's birthday! Wish him a Happy Birthday by clicking here or on the image below.
Posted by Team Dewhurst on 08/18 at 09:33 AM in Campaign News • (1) Comments • Permalink
Lt. Gov. Dewhurst, Statewide Officials Seek to Halt D.C. Power Grab of Texas Education Funding
Aug 17, 2010
Please take a moment to read the special Texas Insider Report on the recent "education stimulus fund" bill:
AUSTIN, Texas – With a special provision singling out Texas & mandating the state’s future funding levels for education in order to access federal “stimulus” dollars, the U.S. Senate passed a $26 billion “education stimulus fund” bill that some say will help states ease severe budget problems.
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst conducted a Press Briefing to discuss & respond to the Senate’s passage of an FAA Authorization & “Education Jobs Stimulus Bill” – specifically its provision targeting Texas’ state control over school funding. Texas Insider spoke to Lt. Governor Dewhurst afterward regarding his opinion that Texas was being singled out.
Senate Republicans say it is unclear why this funding is needed, since states have yet to spend $33.7 billion of the nearly $100 billion in education stimulus funding provided in February 2009’s stimulus package.
Don’t miss our exclusive comments from Lt. Gov. Dewhurst, and stay tuned full press briefing coverage & commentary from Texas political leaders regarding the possible loss of Texas Education Funds … coming on TXTV’s “On the Horizon“.
Read the full Texas Insider article by clicking here.
Posted by Team Dewhurst on 08/17 at 11:14 AM in Campaign News • News • (2) Comments • Permalink
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Blasts Congress for Passing “Texas-Bashing” Legislation
Aug 10, 2010
(Austin) Today , Lt. Governor David Dewhurst blasted leaders in Washington for passage of H.R. 1586 by the U.S. House of Representatives:
“This constitutionally flawed bill is a blatant attempt to undercut Texas and control our state budget from Washington. It not only shortchanges Texas school children by withholding more than $820 million, it also cheats Texas taxpayers by saddling them with ever increasing federal spending and unprecedented national debt."
"Leaders in Washington are once again singling out Texas for partisan political gain. Last year, all available federal stimulus funds designated for public education were appropriated for public education by the Texas Legislature, and were approved by the U.S. Secretary of Education. By mainitaining our conservative fiscal policies, Texas will to continue to balance our state budget, a concept that Washington, D.C. can’t seem to grasp.”
Because Texas taxpayers must help repay the cost of this federal funding package, Lt. Governor Dewhurst is calling on the federal government to cut the strings created by this punitive language and provide Texas the same access to these funds, as every other state in the country. At the same time, Lt. Governor Dewhurst has asked the Texas Attorney General’s Office to explore all legal options to ensure Texas is treated fairly in this process and these funds are allocated appropriately to public schoolchildren and teachers.