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.
Category: News
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
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 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.
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.
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/
Posted by Team Dewhurst on 07/14 at 09:48 AM in Campaign News • News • (3) Comments • Permalink
Texas Risk Mitigation Forum
Jun 30, 2010
Lt. Governor David Dewhurst addressed the Texas Risk Mitigation Forum Tuesday and urged all Texans to make preparations for the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season which began June 1. The season's first major named storm, Tropical Storm Alex, is projected to become a hurricane and potentially impact communities in coastal and south Texas. Heavy rains, high winds and possible flooding could result along the Texas coast and inland.
"First and foremost, all Texans in Alex's projected path should listen closely to their local leaders and heed any warnings. Waiting until the storm hits is too late," said Lt. Governor Dewhurst. "State emergency management officials are watching the situation closely and are already making preparations for possible landfall, including pre-positioning rescue crews and supplies, as well as activating Texas Military Forces, for relief and recovery operations. But the more people prepare now, the less likely they will be in harm's way later."
For important information on storm preparedness, please use these helpful links:
Texas Department of Transportation
(Road conditions, evacuation routes)
Texas Disaster Education Network
(Preparedness tips, suggested checklists)
Texas Department of Public Safety
(General preparedness information)
Texas Department of State Health Services
(Tips to protect health, avoid injury)
Texas Department of Insurance
(Tips to protect against property loss)
Official Website, State of Texas
(General preparedness tips, emergency kit checklist)
Posted by Team Dewhurst on 06/30 at 04:30 PM in Campaign News • News • Photos • (2) Comments • Permalink
Critical Fundraising Deadline
Jun 29, 2010
We’re closing in fast on a critical semiannual fundraising deadline. Wednesday, June 30, is the final day to accept contributions before we file our semiannual report with the Texas Ethics Commission. This is our chance to show the breadth and depth of our support across the state of Texas.
Texas Democrats have launched their own fundraising offensive to bolster support for their slate of liberal candidates. But, we’ve all seen what they mean by “change.” Out-of-control spending, skyrocketing debt and unrestrained growth of the federal government. We simply cannot afford to let the same failed liberal policies we’ve seen grow out of Washington take root here in Texas. Click here to contribute today.
Posted by Team Dewhurst on 06/29 at 01:19 PM in Campaign News • News • (2) Comments • Permalink
Supreme Court Affirms Right to “Keep and Bear Arms”
Jun 28, 2010
Lt. Governor Dewhurst announced his enthusiastic support today for the U.S. Supreme Court's affirmation of our Constitutional right to “keep and bear arms” in all 50 states.
http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/NewsReleases.aspx?ID=13958
Dewhurst Virtual Bumper Sticker
Jun 24, 2010
Show your support for David on Facebook by adding a Virtual Bumper Sticker to your Facebook profile. Add yours by clicking the sticker below!
Congratulations Team USA!
Jun 23, 2010
Early this morning Team USA beat Algeria to advance to the second round of the World Cup. Landon Donovan scored the winning goal in the 91st minute. Congratulations on the great win! Your country is proud of you. Also, a special congratulations to Nacogdoches' own Clint Dempsey. Thanks for making Texas proud!
Convention Recap
Jun 14, 2010
Did you miss Convention last weekend? Click on the image below for a Convention recap with pictures, videos and news updates:
Walking Around Convention
Jun 12, 2010
Posted by Team Dewhurst on 06/12 at 04:13 AM in Campaign News • News • Photos • (0) Comments • Permalink