Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst
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ISSUES
Supporting Texas Families
“By offering expectant mothers the chance to see their unborn child and explore the alternatives before making an irreversible decision they may deeply regret, Texans will not only be spreading hope; we will be saving lives.”
- Lt. Governor David Dewhurst
Legislative Accomplishments:
  • Passed the Sonogram Bill in 2011, offering expectant mothers the chance to see their unborn child and explore alternatives before making an irreversible decision
  • Passed the Parental Consent Act to ensure that parents are informed before a doctor performs an abortion on a minor
  • Passed the Women's Right to Know Act, requiring doctors to provide vital medical information to women seeking abortions
  • Passed the Defense of Marriage Act, protecting the sanctity of marriage – defined as only between a man and a woman
  • Passed legislation protecting students' rights to pray in public schools