January 15, 2015 5:18 PM

Bearse: Farewell Governor Dewhurst

From the Right: QR’s conservative columnist Eric Bearse says Dewhurst is a “constructive conservative, with a business acumen that tries to solve problems. We need more leaders like him, not less."

This week we welcomed back the greatest show on earth – not the Ringling Brothers, but the Texas Legislature.

For the new folks, I say welcome to Austin – home of bike lanes bigger than vehicle lanes, compact parking spots made for motorcycles, and re-usable salmonella bags because liberal social re-engineering has decided plastic is almost as evil as the Koch Brothers. And don’t get caught on a cell phone while driving. Such has been declared an act of sedition – even the very act of fondling a phone with your hand while driving could land you in the klink. Take your personal freedom outside the city limits, thank you very much.

It’s time to say goodbye to a few folks too. Of course, we know about Governor Perry who has now bid his farewell with a final address. Then there are former members, also known as lobbyists. Many statewides have already bid adieu. And then there is Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst, who says goodbye after 12 years as the head of the Senate Chamber. His departure has been overshadowed by that of our governor, but I believe he deserves some final words.

The complete column from Eric Bearse can be found in the R&D Department.

By Eric Bearse