Gov. David Dewhurst

Dewhurst removes Wendy Davis from Education Committee

126 days ago

"Dewhurst, who presides over the Senate, released the assignments late Friday when most senators were in their home districts.

Highlights from around the Capitol

128 days ago

Dewhurst said health and human services have grown from being 20 percent of the state budget to 30 percent since 2003, and Medicaid costs have doubled.

Dewhurst, Nelson unveil Medicaid reform proposals

129 days ago

That includes a bill to require those seeking welfare and unemployment benefits to undergo drug testing - an initiative supported by Dewhurst and Gov. Rick Perry.

Dewhurst, Williams to lay out draft Texas budget

131 days ago

Gov. David Dewhurst and Senate Finance Chairman Tommy Williams are expected to lay out the draft state budget, revealing the Republican leaders' spending priorities for the next two years.

Dewhurst proposes training, arming Texas teachers

133 days ago

Dewhurst said his plan would not be a mandate for more guns in schools, but would allow school districts to seek the state's help in guarding against a mass shooter.

Texas schools aren't among the odds-on budget favorites

133 days ago

Gov. David Dewhurst say a lot about what's likely to be in the budget the Legislature will produce come late May.

Dewhurst and other Texas leaders may leave us no 'choice'

139 days ago

Gov. David Dewhurst, while vowing to make the next legislative session "the most conservative session in history," announced an education plan last month that includes "school choice.

Dewhurst says campaign manager stole hundreds of thousands of dollars

147 days ago

State campaign finance records show that Barfield's consulting group, Alexander Group Consulting, has been paid nearly $5 million by the Dewhurst campaign since 2009.

Dewhurst accuses aide of stealing campaign funds

147 days ago

Gov. David Dewhurst is accusing a longtime political adviser of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his campaign account.

Dewhurst promises to move even farther right

150 days ago

"Dewhurst said he supports initiatives pushed by Gov. Rick Perry to ban abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy and require drug tests for those seeking welfare and unemployment benefits.

Dewhurst pledges "bold" conservative agenda

151 days ago

For Dewhurst, that means even tougher restrictions on abortion, new public school choice measures and drug tests for welfare and unemployment assistance when the Legislature convenes on Jan. 8.

Dewhurst, Patrick to lay out school reforms

157 days ago

Gov. David Dewhurst is expected to call for more charter schools in Texas and bolstering classroom accountability on the eve of a new legislative session.

Lawmakers are expected to unveil school choice bill

157 days ago

Gov. David Dewhurst and state Sen. Dan Patrick will reveal education legislation today that some expect will spark a major battle of the upcoming legislative session.

Lieutenant governor says Texas needs to speed up process for closing failing...

169 days ago

While the future of higher education was a key part of the forum, Dewhurst expressed frustration with the number of academically unacceptable schools in the state and how that hinders students.

Dewhurst suggests using reserves for water development

176 days ago

Speaking in Dallas, Dewhurst proposed a "water infrastructure development bank" to help cities and counties pay for environmental studies, permits and other groundwork for new construction, he said.