Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst
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ISSUES
Securing our Borders
“For far too long, Washington has dodged its Constitutional duty to secure our borders, passing the costs and the consequences of its inaction to states like Texas. Nevertheless, Texas will fight to secure our borders with or without help from the federal government.”
- Lt. Governor David Dewhurst
Legislative Accomplishments:
  • Added more DPS officers, more helicopters and more patrol vehicles to help stop illegal immigration, human trafficking, and dangerous drug cartels from coming across our Southern border
  • Passed legislation in 2011 that will make driver's licenses expire at the end of a valid stay in the United States
  • Passed legislation in 2009 that strengthens penalties for gang-related crimes, including gangs tied to the international drug trade