Today, Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst made the following statement regarding Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison's announcement that she will fill out the remainder of her term in the United States Senate:
"As I've said in the past, I'm supportive of Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison doing whatever she believes is in her best interest and that of her family.
"I'm running for re-election as Lt. Governor, as I announced in early September 2009, focusing on balancing the budget, helping Texans back to work, securing the border, fighting for affordable health care and improving education.
"It's an honor to serve as Lt. Governor. In the future, I will continue to do what is best for Texas."
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Yesterday David traveled to Lubbock and took a tour of Texas Tech's bio-technology lab. He also met with the owners of Action Printing, a Lubbock small business, and then ended his night as a guest at the Lubbock County Republican Club.
You can read about David's visit to Texas Tech in today's Daily Toreador by clicking here.
You can also see pictures and video from David's visit below.
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David today issued the following statement supporting cancellation of the play, Corpus Christi, at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, on the day before Palm Sunday:
"The cancellation of the play, Corpus Christi, by the university was the right thing to do. While I'm a strong defender of free speech, we must also protect the rights and reasonable expectations of Texas taxpayers and how their money is used. A play that is completely contrary to the standards of decency and moral beliefs of the vast majority of Texans should not be performed using any state resources, especially by an institution of higher learning. "
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David released the following statement today condemning the performance of the controversial play Corpus Christi at Tarleton State University, in Stephenville, Texas, the day before Palm Sunday:
"Every citizen is entitled to the freedom of speech, but no one should have the right to use government funds or institutions to portray acts that are morally reprehensible to the vast majority of Americans."
"Texans don't deserve to see their hard-earned tax money used to debase their religion. This lewd display runs completely contrary to the standards of scholastic excellence and common decency that we demand in our publicly-funded institutions for higher learning."
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Last weekend David had the honor of attending the Annual Houston Urban Debate League Gala at the Westin Galleria. Funds from the Gala directly support debate programs for over eight hundred high school debaters served by the HUDL at 27 Houston high schools.
On Saturday morning David went to the Houston Fire Department's Annual Memorial Ceremony to honor Houston firefighters who have lost their lives on the job.
David released the following statement on passage of federal health care legislation:
"Today's action by Congress is a slap in the face to the clear majority of Texans, and Americans, who demand real health care reform resulting from an open and transparent process and that truly fixes a broken system. Instead, this federal plan costs Texas taxpayers $2.4 billion per year and could force the state to redirect spending away from priority items such as education, public safety and road construction, just to cover the unfunded, unaffordable mandates in this bill. I will continue to fight for affordable, accessible health care that does not increase costs or taxes on hard working Texas families and truly improves the quality of care."
Yesterday David, along with Governor Perry and Speaker Straus, sent a letter to the Texas Congressional Delegation urging them to vote "No" on the government take-over of health care. You can read the letter below.
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Yesterday David, along with Governor Perry and Speaker Straus, sent a letter to the Texas Congressional Delegation urging them to vote "no" on the health care bill that will increase the burden on Texas taxpayers. You can read the letter below.
Please join with David in urging our representatives in Washington to stand up for Texas taxpayers by voting against the government takeover of health care. You can take action by joining the health care coalition below. Together, we can help turn the tide in favor of quality, affordable health care for more Americans, without growing government or plunging our nation deeper into debt.
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The 2010 NCAA Tournament kicks off today and we want to congratulate all seven of the Texas schools that received bids to the tournament this year. Great job on your successful seasons and we wish you best of luck in the tournament!
Click on a school for game time and more information about the team:
