Dewhurst Makes Budget Pitch to Senators
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, trying to build enough support to bring a proposed state budget up for consideration this week, appealed in writing to state senators, supporting the plan and a provision that would allow the state to spend $3 billion from the Rainy Day Fund to make it balance.
It takes 21 senators to bring the budget up for debate. If all the Republicans stay together, they'd still need two Democrats. But Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, voted against the budget in the Senate Finance Committee last week, raising questions about whether the Republicans are all on board. Dewhurst ...
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Dale H Curry via Texas Tribune on Facebook
There is alot that Lt. Governor Dewhurst and I do not agree upon. That being said, he has shown more leadership than Perrry and all the House Republicans put together (not saying alot but there it is). I recognize that despite our differences, Lt. Gov Dewhurst has worked hard to bridge the budget gap, and to do so with some level of compassion. Thank you.