Patterson Tars and Feathers Patrick as Chicken Hawk

GOP primary run-off drags up war service and draft dodging claims

"...of the retiring Land Commissioner's endorsement of Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst for re-election. Patrick came out of the first..."

May 9, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...• As far as Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is concerned, the showdown between the House and..."

April 22, 2005 News Column

Snake Eyes

As Perry's session goes down to defeat, the rest of Texas celebrates a victory

"...business didn't arrive until Monday. On Friday, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and a handful of senators gathered on the..."

May 21, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The fight over re-redistricting is a battle for the civil rights of minority Texans.

"...chorus of "Yes, We Don't Need Redistricting"), Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst rolled out the GOP's Hispanic heavy artillery: U.S...."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

Opening day of the special legislative session featured more plot lines than a MASH episode.

"...• Democratic attorney general candidate David Van Os kicked off a 24-hour "filibuster for education"..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Amy Smith

Lege Lines

The 83rd session keeps rolling

"...the House, while SJR 2 is now SJR 1. Dewhurst in the Doldrums..."

July 5, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

It Just Doesn't Add Up

As the session winds down, school finance reform recedes once again

"...match between House Speaker Tom Craddick and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. Gov. Rick Perry, whose political future is riding..."

May 20, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

The State's Schoolyard Spats

Perry, Dewhurst, and Gallego all have their own plans

"...Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst spoke to the Association of Texas Professional Educators..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

On the Lege

The redistricting conference committee doesn't look like Texas, and Strayhorn gets slapped

"...that committee were sent to conference by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. The other four House appointees are Phil King..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The Texas 11 Minus One return, and the gallery goes wild.

"...Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, pounding the gavel, repeated that declaration a couple..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Welcome to the Primaries

The Chronicle tells you what this year's state primary candidates are all about: Money, media, and dos Morales-es.

"...and gas tycoons Tony Sanchez (Democrat for governor) and David Dewhurst (Republican for lieutenant governor) are the only candidates..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Pols play musical chairs -- to their own accompaniment

"...(perhaps more winnable) states.Very Lite Guv Megabucks Land Commissioner David "River Oaks Cowboy" Dewhurst's decision to stand pat in..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

The debate over Longhorn Pipeline's proposed gasoline pipeline between Houston and El Paso has heated up recently, moving from Austin to Washington, D.C. in advance of a decision by the federal government on whether to conduct a formal environmental impact statement.

"...Texas Land Commissioner David Dewhurst, meanwhile, has gone on the record as saying..."

July 7, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

UPDATE: Senate Filibuster in Progress

Close to vote on SB5; clock ticking

"...allow him to appeal -- and debate -- the Dewhurst ruling on the Davis violation. Much of this appears..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Jade Helm and Tinfoil Hats

Abbott, Cruz, Jade Helm, and the death of the sane GOP

"...step too far for some Republicans. Former Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst stepped out of semi-retirement to pen a column..."

May 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

84th Texas Legislative Session Begins

"...Former lieutenant governor David Dewhurst came to the opening day of the 84th..."

Jan. 14, 2015 Photo Gallery

Point Austin: First Bread, Then Circus

If the 83rd Lege glazed your eyeballs, act two might wake the balcony

"...chair) engaged in a testy exchange with Lite Guv David Dewhurst over the lack of a "two-thirds rule" in..."

May 31, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Big-Ticket Races Filling Up

If Rick Perry runs for president, who'll run for governor?

"...Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison is a mob. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, Railroad Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones, former mayor of..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dems for Lite Gov: The D.A., the Organizer, and the Deli Man

In this race, everyone has low name recognition across Texas

"...target in November's general election: two-term Republican Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst...."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Community College Controversy Continues

Hornet's nest stirred by Perry's veto of $154 million in community college funding continues to buzz

"...Speaker Tom Craddick, who, as co-chair with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst of the Legislative Budget Board, has the authority..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

On the Lege

When suffering the Lege, just remember: It could always be worse

"...fluff. Riddle was the House sponsor of Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's "Jessica's Law," the lite gov's campaign especial that..."

May 25, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the full Senate by Monday or Tuesday. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst praised the House's work on the tax package..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

House Gives Perry the Finger

House Bills 2 and 3 die; it's back to square one

"...Speaker Tom Craddick and, to some extent, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst...."

July 29, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

"..."retreat" with House Speaker Tom Craddick and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst at the latter's Snaffle Bit Ranch (actually owned..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On the Lege

The Democrats watch in shock and awe as the GOP mangles its own re-redistricting crusade

"...cabdrivers from the clumsy ethnic slurs of Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. In case you missed it, last week the..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

The Lege week in court, in correspondence, and in West Texas

"...of the federal court last week," said Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst on Monday. "It's over. It's time to get..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Smells Like Victory

For a change, this November's state elections might actually be interesting.

"...hurt the former comptroller that his opponent, Land Commissioner David Dewhurst, has distinguished himself largely by playing a rodeo..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Going Public

A new Sunset Commission report recommends opening Texas' public lands to use by the public as parkland.

"...to start and sustain the project. Finally, Land Commissioner David Dewhurst will have to embrace the proposal...."

May 19, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Bittersweet Ending

Notes From the Republican Revolution

"...9:10: Back in the Bush Room, David Dewhurst takes the victory stage. "Friends, voters of Texas..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...and vote for Chris Bell.Lt. Governor: No Endorsement Incumbent David Dewhurst has been the most flexible of the major..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

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