david dewhurst

A former political consultant for Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has accepted a plea deal after confessing to stealing nearly $1.8 million in campaign funds.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst lost control of the Texas Senate to what he called an "unruly mob" during an abortion debate two weeks ago. He says it won't happen again. The conservative Republican has scheduled a vote on Friday afternoon to impose new restrictions on when, where and how women may obtain an abortion in Texas...