UPDATED: Senate Passes House Bill 2

Rejected amendments, dramatic speeches, and finally a vote

"...If Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst hadn't abandoned Senate tradition – eliminating the so-called..."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Thousands Rally at the Capitol

Supporters of women's rights energized to continue fighting bad bills

"...out the Republicans in the Senate – Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst chief among them – for making up the..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Post SB 5 Debate, No Word From Perry

Governor silent so far after abortion bill fails

"...if the bill went down. This morning, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst made his opinion clear when he Tweeted "pledge..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Medicaid, guns, and more

"...Medic­aid expansion. On Monday, Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, neophyte Sen. Ted Cruz, and a brace of..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...• Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst last week accused longtime friend and political aide..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature

Headlines

"...• Lt. Governor David Dewhurst announced Tues­day that he expects to run for..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Feature

Primary Run-Off Results: Final Early Voting Results

Five days of early voting yields paltry results.

"...poured into the GOP punch-ups, especially between Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and former solicitor general Ted Cruz, only 16,056..."

July 28, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Big May Takeaway

Highlights of last night's GOP and Democratic primaries

"...Upset Night for Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst: Bogged down on a nine-way race to replace..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Welcome to the Circus!

The redistricting fight and the grassroots politics of chaos

"...were Gov. Rick Perry, U.S. Senate hopeful Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and House Speak­er Joe Straus. Now Straus is..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...• With Lt. Gov David Dewhurst making his long-awaited announcement of a U.S. Senate..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature

Worst. Session. Ever.

With three days left, legislature hurtling to the abyss

"...and the other big presumed US Senate candidate, Sen. David Dewhurst. Could explain why Patrick tried to claim the..."

May 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Senate Budget Lesser of Two Evils

Reps from both chambers commence to thrash out final numbers

"...rose petals and cheers by conservatives like Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who praised Senate Republicans for passing a draft..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: What Do They Conserve?

The 82nd Legislature sets a new standard for official recklessness

"...was wanly hoping for some leadership from Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who instead made it clear last week that..."

May 13, 2011 News Column by Michael King

God's Gift to Forensic Science

Will Bradley remain chair of the Forensic Science Commission?

"...nominees to be considered this week. Reportedly Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst plans to play peacemaker to see if he..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Transportation Stories

MetroRail finally launches but ...

"...9) DEWHURST TAKES CARONA'S KEYS AWAY In March, Dallas Republican Sen...."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Top 10 State Stories

Not even an expensive trial lawyer could save Tom DeLay

"...headline news. Then Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst joined the chorus of homophobic threats and protests,..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

The 'Obamacare' Scare

GOP employs national playbook in Travis County House races

"...Rick Perry mused publicly about secession, now Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is running a Repeal Obamacare website – encouraging..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry vs. Texas Teachers

Is the governor standing between educators and federal stimulus money?

"...howls of outrage from Texas Republicans. Predict­ably, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has threatened to sue the federal government, while..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Let the Filing Begin

Political hopefuls: Get your paperwork in order

"...either running for her seat, such as Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, or looking for a promotion, such as Attorney..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Schieffer Out, White Swapping?

Governor hopeful expected to back Houston mayor to switch from Senate race

"...the Senate and likes it there. With Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst stuck in limbo because Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison..."

Nov. 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Very Special Sine Die

Governor gets all of what he needed, none of what he wanted from special session

"...Even so, both Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Speaker Joe Straus said they were happy..."

July 3, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Three Days of What?

Sen. Watson breaks down the parts of Gov. Perry's special session call

"...Perry's press release and a letter from Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst to senators, the session has picked up some..."

June 27, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bills Build Up Blame

House, Senate butt heads over who is slowing up the session

"...As Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, noted recently, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst isn't dealing with any House bills that have..."

May 5, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Did Someone Not Get the Memo?

Perry and Dewhurst send out contradictory messages about state's rights.

"...just fine governing Texas.” On Aug. 24, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst put out a gushing press release applauding Circuit..."

Aug. 29, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

More Spanking for Perry on Community College Veto

Dewhurst and Zaffirini take action on governor's community colleges veto

"...measured response came on July 25 from Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, when he informed the Senate that he would..."

Aug. 6, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

More Signs of the End Times

Have the Democrats found an unlikely ally in their fight to overturn Perry's budget cuts?

"...in on the issue. As co-chair with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst of the Legislative Budget Board, he has the..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...chair of the Legislative Budget Board with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, to put pressure on Perry to restore the..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

Welcome to Election '08!

The GOP test-drives next year's talking points for the press.

"...Governor's reception room. There was Perry, and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and bill sponsor Rep. Debbie Riddle, R-Tomball, who..."

July 16, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lessons in Civility (Con't)

Did Dewhurst really get a telling off from the Senate? Seems so.

"...delegation to have a quick word with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst about manners? Seems there's some truth to the..."

May 21, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Human Services: Consider the Children

"...legislative moment. The dramatic enrollment drop forced Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst to withdraw his opposition to a bill designed..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

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