AUSTIN — Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst today released the following statement upon the conclusion of the two-day special legislative session:

"I'm proud of how quickly and efficiently the Texas Senate came together during this brief special session to pass legislation ensuring the state can issue $2 billion in voter-approved bonds to build roads, and to keep some of our most critical agencies, including the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Department of Insurance, open. The Senate also addressed the issue of building toll roads through public-private partnerships, including a handful of specific projects, but determined no legislative action is necessary in this session."