Founded on July 4, 1867 by 150 Black men and 20 Anglos in Houston, Texas, the Republican Party of Texas has a rich history. These early Republicans were intentionally reaching out to the newly-freed and newly-enfranchised freedmen, the former slaves. They were reaching out to ensure that they were also being registered to vote and … Read more
Stepping Down to Step Up “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (New International Version)“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope … Read more
Legislative Priorities Report for June 25, 2021 Governor Abbott has called the first of at least two highly anticipated Special Sessions, and it begins Thursday, July 8. We know that redistricting cannot be addressed until the census information comes back, so that will not be part of this session. From recent remarks made by the … Read more
Stealing History “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it. — George Santayana “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it” — Sir Winston Churchill We are facing a new Marxism in America. Marxism’s original purpose was socioeconomic division and revolution. Today’s Marxism in America is focused on … Read more
Legislative Priorities Report June 18, 2021 Post-legislative session, most representatives and senators go back to their districts. Most will meet with constituents individually or at various club meetings or other group settings. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from your elected officials regarding their performance during the legislative session. Here are some questions … Read more
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Austin, TX, Release: June 14, 2021 Members of the media are invited to a press conference Tuesday, June 15th at 2pm CT. The event is located at The Steakhouse Restaurant at 111 S. U.S. Hwy. 83, Zapata, Texas Chairman Allen West will be speaking about the ongoing border crisis as well as how the GOP has continued to grow across South … Read more
This We’ll Defend Good Monday, everyone! It is Flag Day. Yes, it is quite certain to be a day that the progressive socialist left despises. It is a meaningful day to those who believe in and honor our America, and its symbol, the Stars and Stripes. Those of us who have lived a life of service … Read more
It is Sine Die. What that means is the 87th legislative session. The regular session is now officially over and we’re going to have a recap of what happened. There were some interesting events, certainly closed on the Democrats walking out. No question that we are going to have at least one special session, if … Read more
Move to the Sound of the Guns “It is not the critic who counts. Not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and … Read more