In fact, the governor has less power over the budget than Mr Craddick and David Dewhurst, the lieutenant-governor, who chairs the Senate.

ECONOMIST: Texas Republicans have power at last��and problems

David Dewhurst learned this lesson the hard way last week in Texas.

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Gov. David Dewhurst, the favorite in the Senate race, had about 45% of the vote, below the majority needed to avoid a runoff.

WSJ: Ted Cruz, David Dewhurst Head for a Runoff

Gov. David Dewhurst led the crowded field of candidates, he narrowly failed to cross the 50% mark required to secure the nomination and avoid a July 31 runoff.

CNN: Texas GOP Senate primary heads to runoff

Gov. David Dewhurst said Friday that his office is asking legislators to consider state funding to train school staffers to carry firearms on campus, which is one NRA initiative.

CNN: Gun violence task force meets with makers of video games

Gov. David Dewhurst said the problem appeared be inadequate winterization and that the trouble centered on two new coal-fired plants owned by Luminant ( a subsidiary of Energy Future Holdings, formerly TXU) which suffered a broken pipe and a frozen pipe.

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With Colleen Dewhurst, Ellen Burstyn, and David Selby.

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