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Lt. Governor in Abilene pushing back-to-work incentive program
Mar 09, 2010
ABILENE, TX — Lt. Governor David Dewhurst will speak in Abilene this afternoon about a new program offering employers up to $2,000 if they hire—and retain—people receiving unemployment benefits.
Dewhurst touts “back to work” program in San Angelo
Mar 09, 2010
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Local employers flocked to Workforce Solutions of the Concho Valley Tuesday to hear from Lt. Governor David Dewhurst about a program that gives employers up to $2,000 if they hire someone who was previously unemployed.
Leaders approve new security measures at State Capitol
Mar 09, 2010
The Texas Department of Public Safety is recommending several changes to keep visitors, lawmakers and employees safer.
In a letter dated March 4, Governor Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and House Speaker Joe Straus gave DPS the go-ahead on some of its suggestions.
Central Texas State Senator Breaks Long Silence, Announces Resignation
Mar 08, 2010
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst praised Averitt in a statement released late Monday afternoon.
George, Laura Bush honored as ‘history-making Texans’
Mar 03, 2010
More than 500 people attended the dinner, held on the first floor of the museum. Many Republican politicians were in the audience, including Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, House Speaker Joe Straus, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul of Austin, and Karl Rove, President Bush’s former deputy chief of staff.
Texas Transportation Commission OKs loan to North Texas Tollway Authority for State Highway 161
Feb 25, 2010
With feelings still bruised from the Highway 121 fight, state transportation officials held out for months, insisting that NTTA pay everything its advisers said a private firm would be willing to pay for Highway 161. It relented after the intervention of Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who came to Dallas in early 2008 to insist on a last-minute deal.
More details on new jobs program
Feb 24, 2010
State officials have launched a new “Texas Back to Work” project that offers incentive payments to businesses that hire unemployed workers.
Earlier this month, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Texas Workforce Commission officials said as many as 15,000 unemployed workers could find jobs through the program.
Texas Civil Justice League Political Action Committee Endorses David
Feb 23, 2010
“Since his election as Lieutenant Governor in 2002, Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst has been steadfast in his support for civil justice reform,” said Red McCombs, San Antonio businessman and TCJL PAC Chairman.
Meeting with Valley State Representatives
Feb 22, 2010
The Valley’s two Texas state senators, Sen. Juan Jesus Hinojosa and Eddie Lucio, Jr. have already met with the Veterans Alliance. They have agreed to push for the valley hospital. At the meeting, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst was also present and concurred with the two senators.
Texas Eminent Domain Reform
Feb 20, 2010
Texas Farm Bureau Agriculture editor Mike Barnett sits down with Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst to get his thoughts on Texas eminent domain reform.
Senate panel launches study of homeowner associations
Feb 18, 2010
Texans belonging to HOAs may gain more protection against future foreclosures as the result of a study being done by the Senate Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Committee during the time between regular legislative sessions.
Dewhurst Touts Biomedical Center’s Economic Impact
Feb 17, 2010
Hospital officials and researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UTHSCT) welcomed Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who toured the center’s biomedical research facilities and highlighted the positive impact the center has on economic development and job creation in the area.
Dewhurst warns of growing doctor, nurse shortage
Feb 17, 2010
Shortages of nurses and doctors in Texas must be corrected for a state population expected to double by 2035, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said Tuesday.
Lt. Gov. Dewhurst highlights economic impact of biomedical research during visit to UTHSCT
Feb 16, 2010
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst emphasized the importance of biomedical research in boosting the economy and creating jobs during a Feb. 16 visit to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.
Medicaid pay could drop to meet budget demands
Feb 16, 2010
State officials have launched a new “Texas Back to Work” project that offers incentive payments to businesses that hire unemployed workers.
Earlier this month, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Texas Workforce Commission officials said as many as 15,000 unemployed workers could find jobs through the program.
Texas announces new ‘Back to Work’ initiative
Feb 11, 2010
AUSTIN — Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst Tuesday addressed members of the Texas workforce system at the Texas Workforce Commission Forum, launching the newest TWC initiative, Texas Back to Work.
Lt. Gov. Dewhurst stresses involvement of youth
Feb 11, 2010
Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst urged young people to engage in politics when he spoke Wednesday at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
State launches program to reward employers for hiring jobless Texans
Feb 09, 2010
Texas businesses that hire unemployed workers in coming months will be eligible to get $2,000 incentive payments designed to spur the still-struggling economy under a new program unveiled Tuesday.
Duncan reappointed to key committee, named to panel
Feb 06, 2010
State Sen. Robert Duncan has been reappointed to a key legislative committee and named to an education-funding panel the Texas Legislature created in last year’s session.
Dewhurst, Ogden: Balance the federal budget
Feb 06, 2010
The U.S. Congress lacks fiscal responsibility and is spending all of us into serious debt. Article V of the U.S. Constitution gives the states the authority and the responsibility to apply to Congress for a constitutional convention to propose amendments to the Constitution. It is time for Texas to lead the way and seek a convention so that the states may propose a national balanced budget amendment.
Hinojosa named to Legislative Budget Board
Feb 04, 2010
Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst on Monday named State Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa to the Legislative Budget Board.
State senator, lieutenant governor to visit Garland crime lab on Wednesday
Feb 03, 2010
The Texas Department of Public Safety dedicated a new crime lab Friday at its regional headquarters in Garland, 350 W. Interstate 30.
Lt. Gov. Dewhurst, Sen. Deuell campaigning together in Rockwall Wednesday
Feb 01, 2010
By J.J. Smith. Lt. Governor David Dewhurst and State Sen. Bob Deuell from Greenville will be making a joint campaign stop in Rockwall this Wednesday.
SEN. LUCIO WELCOMES LT. GOV. DAVID DEWHURST TO RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Feb 01, 2010
AUSTIN, TX–Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., author of Senate Bill 98 that allows the University of Texas system to establish the U.T. Health Science Center-South Texas, and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst will tour the Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC) tomorrow.
Senator ‘Chuy’ Hinojosa appointed to Budget Board
Feb 01, 2010
Dewhurst announced a new addition to the Legislative Budget Board—Valley native Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa.
Texas’ Future
Feb 01, 2010
Lt. Governor David Dewhurst spoke to us about Texas, where we are today and where we need to be in the future. It was probably the most refreshingly articulate and intelligent talk I’ve heard from an elected official in decades.
Two state leaders to discuss Tier One at Tech
Jan 29, 2010
Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and state Sen. Robert Duncan are to stop by one of Texas Tech’s food science labs at 2:30 p.m. today.
Two state leaders to discuss Tier One at Tech
Jan 28, 2010
Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and state Sen. Robert Duncan are to stop by one of Texas Tech’s food science labs at 2:30 p.m. today.
Two former presidents join mourners at Mosbacher memorial
Jan 27, 2010
Hundreds of mourners, from former presidents to fellow sailors, filled Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church Wednesday to say farewell to Robert Adam Mosbacher Sr., a transplanted New Yorker who made an impact on Houston through business success and longtime philanthropy and left a lasting imprint on the Republican Party by raising unparalleled funds for its biggest races.
Second Forum on Proposed UT Tuition Hike Today
Jan 27, 2010
University of Texas administrators today are holding the second of two public forums on proposed 3.95 percent tuition hikes in 2010-11 and again in 2011-12.
A nine-member Tuition Policy Advisory Committee wrote in a December report that the pair of increases are needed to stave off further cuts to UT programs and staff. The recommendations by students, administrators and faculty previously were discussed at a public forum last week.
Lt. Gov Dewhurst and Sen. Harris visit to encourage nursing students
Jan 22, 2010
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst (R) and Sen. Chris Harris (R - Texas) toured the Smart Hospital Thursday and discussed the “critical need” for more Texas nursing students to both graduate and work in Texas.
Dewhurst visits UTA, talks jobs
Jan 22, 2010
During a tour and news conference at the University of Texas at Arlington School of Nursing, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst announced a list of health care job issues to be studied in preparation for the 2011 legislative session.
Dewhurst, Estes Visit Weatherford, Talk Agriculture
Jan 21, 2010
Lt. Governor David Dewhurst and Sen. Craig Estes met in Weatherford Wednesday for a news conference discussing interim charges related to the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.
State Officials Shelve Mansion Expansion Proposal
Jan 19, 2010
In response to health care reform measures in Congress, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has issued a charge to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee to study ways to make health care in Texas more affordable, accessible and efficient. The committee will take on that task in the interim before the 82nd Legislature convenes in January 2011.
Dewhurst Issues Interim Charges
Jan 14, 2010
Lt. Governor David Dewhurst has issued Interim Charges for committees of the Texas Senate. The recommendations will lay the foundation for important legislation in the 82nd Legislative Session, which convenes in January 2011.
The Interim Charges direct Senate committees to begin studying an array of issues. Such as job creation,economic growth, cutting taxes, and limiting state spending, as well as enhancing public safety, improving public and higher education,health care, and transportation to name a few.
Slow Medicine
Jan 13, 2010
On a cold Friday morning as he drove from one meeting to another, Dr. Jose Manuel De La Rosa took a moment to reflect on the 10 years it took to establish a medical school in El Paso.
Medical students are now dissecting cadavers and assessing community medical needs on a sprawling, shiny new campus that sits in the shadow of the Franklin Mountains.
Water Water Everywhere
Jan 13, 2010
Texas is the fastest growing state in the nation today. Over the next 30 years, the population is expected to leap from 25 million people today to upwards of 45 to 50 million.
“In many ways, our state’s future flows right through our rivers, reservoirs, lakes and aquifers,” Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said. “With our population expected to double in the next 30 years, safe and reliable water resources are critical to the health and quality of life of our citizens, as well as business and industry.”
You betcha Pasadena game brings out gambler in all of us
Jan 06, 2010
Of all the hype and speculation attached to tonight’s national championship game that pits the University of Texas against the University of Alabama, the long shot had been pretty much ignored until two very disparate sources were heard from.
TX filing deadline arrives for candidates
Jan 04, 2010
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Election Day is less than two months away in Texas, but Monday is the deadline for candidates to file if they intend to run in the March primary.
Filing Period Ends, Primary Season Begins
Jan 04, 2010
Monday was the final day of the monthlong filing period for the March 2 elections. The major anticipated candidates already have entered their respective primaries.
2010: Running Lite
Dec 30, 2009
David Dewhurst will seek reelection on the Republican side, effectively ending that party’s primary for lieutenant governor.
Lt. Governor: Christmas Eve in Dallas
Dec 24, 2009
Lt. Governor David Dewhurst says a visit last week to the Heidi Group, a faith-based organization “pulled at his heartstrings.” And he spent the week making calls and enlisting help for 200 neighborhood families. Early Christmas Eve the Lt. Governor was back to help volunteers hand out the food and clothing collected.
Santa announces legislative “Naughty and Nice” list based on grades from AFP-Texas’ 2009 Legis
Dec 22, 2009
Americans for Prosperity-Texas released its 2009 Legislative Report Card to taxpayers today with the help of Santa Claus, who read the names of legislators who made the “Nice” list by earning an A for the 81st Texas Legislative Session and those who made the “Naughty” list by earning a D or F.
Dewhurst: Middle School Key To Stop Texas Dropouts
Dec 21, 2009
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst says Texas should concentrate on middle school students to help avoid higher dropout rates.
Legislative leaders eye spending cuts to deal with looming budget hole
Dec 19, 2009
Legislative leaders might soon ask universities, regulators, state parks and other branches of state government to trim their spending as Texas starts to prepare for a years-in-the-making budget shortfall.
Dewhurst surveys progress
Dec 18, 2009
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst toured the emergency room at the University of Texas Medical Branch on Thursday to assess the institution’s recovery from Hurricane Ike.
Dewhurst considers steering some sales taxes to road projects
Dec 17, 2009
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said Tuesday that he wouldn’t support a tax increase to fund the state’s exploding transportation needs, though he did have an idea for where to get some of the money needed to build roads.
Middle School Key to Prevent Texas Dropouts
Dec 16, 2009
Texas lawmakers should focus on middle school students to help avoid higher dropout rates, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said Tuesday.
H2O4 Texas Water Event A Success
Dec 14, 2009
Over 600 people were on hand for the recent H2O4 Texas Water Event in Fort Worth.
State Senator Kip Averitt, R-Waco, came up with the idea and hosted the event to raise awareness about water issues facing the state.
No Easing up on Budget Demands
Dec 14, 2009
In discussing his outlook for 2011, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said this week that Texas could get along just fine without any federal stimulus money.
Dewhurst Announces Plans To Promote Job Growth
Dec 11, 2009
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst announced three Interim Charges for legislators Thursday at the Tyler Chamber of Commerce to study and improve state programs designed to assist with economic development and job creation.
In Waco, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst Says State Must Make Cuts Now to Cover Budget Shortfall in 2013
Dec 10, 2009
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst discussed a proposal to cut state agency spending during the next 3 1/2 years, hoping to offset a budget deficit and projected shortfalls, during a visit to Waco on Wednesday.
Dewhurst says balancing budget will be easier than in 2003
Dec 09, 2009
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst stopped by the Statesman editorial board Tuesday for a wide-ranging conversation about a number of topics, most notably the budget shortfall that lawmakers will face in 2011.
First, the good news. Dewhurst said the job of balancing the budget won’t be as tough in 2011 as it was in 2003, when lawmakers faced a $10 billion shortfall.
Texas Lieutenant Governor visits 470th MI Brigade and U.S. Army South
Dec 09, 2009
Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst received briefings from the 470th Military Intelligence (MI) Brigade on its organization, intelligence capabilities and operations during a visit to the brigade on Fort Sam Houston Dec. 7.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dewhurst files for re-election
Dec 08, 2009
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has filed for re-election.
Dewhurst filed the paperwork with the Republican Party of Texas on Tuesday. He is seeking a third term as lieutenant governor, who presides over the Texas Senate.
Legislature to focus on veterans’ issues
Dec 08, 2009
Senate leaders promised Monday to focus on Texas veterans’ employment, education and mental health needs as they work toward the 2011 regular legislative session. Republican Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst joined Van de Putte and retired Army Reserve Maj. James R. Cunningham at a San Antonio news conference to announce the areas on which Dewhurst formally is asking the Senate Veterans Affairs and Military Installations Committee to focus.
Advisory panel recommends tuition increase at UT
Dec 03, 2009
A panel of administrators, faculty members and students at the University of Texas called Tuesday for a 3.95 percent tuition increase in each of the next two academic years.
Bonnen, Huffman appointed to sunset panel
Nov 24, 2009
Texas Speaker of the House Joe Straus appointed state Rep. Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, to serve as vice chair of the Sunset Advisory Commission, and Lt. Governor David Dewhurst appointed state Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Southside Place, as a panel member. Both will serve four-year terms.
Texas Legislators Raise Awareness About State’s Water Woes
Nov 19, 2009
Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said Monday that he will support the state water plan and plans to assist in finding financial backing. ...
Texas powerhouses contend economic outlook is promising
Nov 19, 2009
Lt. Gov. Dewhurst agreed with Dr. Perryman on education as a pathway for creating new jobs. “We must improve public schools and universities so they can prepare workers and leaders to succeed,” he said. “We have tried to create pro-growth, pro-business environment in Texas, and people all around the country are hearing about this.
Texas expects population to nearly double in next 50 years, needs to find more water
Nov 17, 2009
With the Texas population expected to nearly double over the next 50 years, lawmakers and water experts gathered Monday to convey an important message: We’re running out of water.