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DPS Begins Law-Enforcement “Surge” Along Border

David Pitman

Posted on June 19, 2014 · How the DPS intends to help out hasn't been determined.

Tags dewhurst news public safety rick perry

Elections

Dewhurst Confident He’ll Keep His Job After Next Week’s Run-Off

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on May 23, 2014 · The lieutenant governor is in the fight of his political life.

Tags dewhurst election 2014 news

Elections

Lt. Gov. Dewhurst Fights For His Job In Primary Runoff

David Pitman

Posted on May 19, 2014 · UST Poly/Sci Chair Jon Taylor says Sen. Patrick will likely win.

Tags dewhurst election 2014 news patrick taylor van de putte

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Round Two Of Lt. Gov. GOP Runoff Debate On Wednesday

David Pitman

Posted on May 5, 2014 · A UH political science professor previews the Dewhurst/Patrick rematch.

Tags debate dewhurst election 2014 news patrick

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Is The Republican Runoff For Lieutenant Governor Already Decided?

Florian Martin

Posted on April 14, 2014 · Candidates Dewhurst and Patrick are not making too much noise right now.

Tags dewhurst election 2014 lieutenant governor news patrick

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Dewhurst Weighs In On Further Training For Concealed Handguns In Schools

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on January 11, 2013 · Lt. Governor David Dewhurst says he wants the state to provide money to better train concealed handgun carriers at schools.

Tags dewhurst gun control politics

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