Anarchy in the Senate

Two-thirds fight continues

"...down for a while. He claimed that Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's many rulings on various amendments and points of..."

Jan. 14, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Perry in da House (er, Senate)

The governor says Senate united by love of Texas

"...Perry then whispered something to Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and Dewhurst laughed and told the crowd, “He..."

Jan. 13, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Hinojosa, Hegar Ride On to the Sunset

Lt. Gov.'s selections changes tone of state agency oversight committee.

"...before its first meeting of the interim, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has finally made his Senate selections for the..."

Jan. 9, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Bridges of Travis (and Bexar, and Harris, and …) Counties

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst puts pressure on TX-DoT over bridge maintenance.

"...Minnesota bridge disaster fresh in everyone's mind, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst seems to be joining the calls to check..."

Aug. 9, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sine Die Part 1: The Senate

How did the session end in the eastern chamber of the Lege?

"...from the speaker of the House," said Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, "and he asks us, can we stay until..."

May 29, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Did He or Didn't He?

Dewhurst's office throws down, then backs down over calling Democrats undemocratic.

"...So after Tuesday's showdown between Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, over voter-ID law..."

May 16, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege or Circus?

A lack of democracy turns education 'reform' into an unfunny joke

"...At a Monday press conference, Dewhurst expressed hope that Senate passage of the bill would..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Legislature Gets It Together

"...first week was brief and mostly unremarkable. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst announced his committee appointments, which were more bipartisan..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...apparently neglected to inform his new sidekick, Lt. Gov.-elect David Dewhurst, who chaired the task force and campaigned hard..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Meet the New Boss

The Privatization Route

"...have hardly been as dramatic as those instituted by Dewhurst. Comptroller Carole Keeton Rylander made her nod to "efficiency"..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Point Austin: Losing Control ... of Your Bladder

The Lege knows what's best for you and your privates

"...demagoguery even more persuasive than that of his predecessor, David Dewhurst. (Remember "moderate" Dew­hurst?) Like President-elect Trump (that baleful..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Top 10 State Stories

The 10 stories that defined politics in Texas in 2014

"...Gov. Rick Perry and 12 years of Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, there's new management at the Capitol, as Attorney..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Powers That Be

The UT stalemate is one battle in an education war

"...Even Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst recognized that firing Powers would "make it near..."

July 11, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Primary Run-Offs: Tea Party vs. Old Guard

Establishment gains traction toward election

"...this week announced that he's backing incumbent Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst over challenger and Tea Party Caucus chair Sen...."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Get ready for special number three

"...With Perry wrecking everyone's summer vacation, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst announced that working groups from the House and..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'The Fight for the Future ... Is Just Beginning'

After weeks of drama, sweeping abortion restrictions pass the Lege

"...Had Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst not abandoned Senate tradition, Watson noted – eliminating..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Special Assembly

Thousands rally at the Capitol

"...On Monday, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst again abandoned the so-called "blocker bill" that would..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: A Moment of Celebration

It's a long road, but we can walk it together

"...had happened – indeed, somewhere around 2:15am Lt. Gov. David "D'Oh" Dewhurst and his allies conceded they had lost..."

June 28, 2013 News Column by Michael King

There They Go ... Here They Come Again

A no-drama session ends – will a high-drama special follow?

"...redistricting push could yet hit rough waters. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has already made it clear he intends to..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: May 1

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst says the Senate will be considering more business..."

May 1, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Lege Lines

"...Texas Enterprise Fund – Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and House Speaker Joe Straus. It happens that..."

April 12, 2013 News Column by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Education Stories

School finance lawsuits, AISD board shakeup, and more

"...session – and are again targeting education. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Senate Education Committee Chair Dan Patrick, R-Houston,..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Election Stories

This year wasn't just about the November ballot, but that was a very big (literally) part too

"...smaller than normal turnout – and a very glum David Dewhurst, who lost to former Solicitor General Ted Cruz..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by the News Staff

A GOP Sampler: Primary Highlights

The Republican primary in a nuthouse ... er, nutshell

"...to influence Romney at the Florida convention. U.S. Senate: David Dewhurst, Ted Cruz, Tom Leppert ... et al...."

May 18, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Not So Sine Die: What's Special About More of the Same?

The Legislature doesn't quite end

"...enters the special session feeling bullish, as Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said he will run the Senate on a..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...an Aggie-maroon tent, Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst were sworn in to office on the Capitol..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature

Redistricting

Not one Central Texan on Senate redistricting committee

"...Democrats, and Austin in particular. Looking at Lt. Gov. David Dew­hurst's appointments to the Senate Select Committee on Redistricting..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...However, after a condemnatory press release from Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and a series of threats against the performers,..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature

Williamson Primary Plans

Expect some red-on-red action to the north

"...face retired orthopedic surgeon Charles Schwertner and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's former director of research Milton Rister in the..."

Oct. 21, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Media

We Can Has Shield, Too?

"...support. There was a brief scare when Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst delayed debate, claiming that he wanted more time..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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