June 19, 2020 Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Liberation Day, is an unofficial American holiday and an official Texas state holiday, celebrated annually on the 19th of June in the United States to commemorate Union army general Gordon Granger’s reading of federal orders in the city of Galveston, Texas, on 19 … Read more
“Yesterday, President Trump took bold action to address calls for equality, justice, and accountability from law enforcement agencies by issuing an executive order to strengthen community-law enforcement relationships and restore public trust. To create the change Americans expect, we must focus on three main aspects – promoting transparency to build community trust, enhancing performance with … Read more
Dear Fellow Texas Republican, I hope you and your family are doing well during these trying times. The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) has been busy navigating some unprecedented challenges but has continued firing on all cylinders. With your help and the help of many Republican leaders across the state, we are still working diligently … Read more
RPT CHAIRMAN JAMES DICKEY REMARKS ON DEMOCRAT U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE DEBATE Republican Party of Texas Chair James Dickey commented: “Tonight was supposed to be a debate between the two Democrat runoff candidates for U.S. Senate. Instead it was a race to socialism, each vying to be the most leftist and most extreme. All that remained … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Saturday, June 6, 2020 CONTACT: RPT Chairman James Dickey Recaps the Texas Democrats Virtual Convention Republican Party of Texas Chairman James Dickey commented on the Texas Democrats Virtual Convention: “You heard nothing new from Joe Biden today because there is nothing new about Joe Biden. The Democrats are in a lose-lose situation. On … Read more
We are excited to host another RPT Convention Update Tele-Town Hall this coming Tuesday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. CT. We are working hard planning our State Convention in Houston from July 16th-18th! I’ll provide an update on our Vision 2020 State Convention planning and the Senate District and County Convention process. I am also … Read more
RPT CHAIRMAN JAMES DICKEY CALLS FOR CHAIR RESIGNATIONS OVER RACIALLY CHARGED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS Republican Party of Texas Chairman James Dickey made the following statement this afternoon: “Americans nationwide and in Texas were shocked and grieved over the tragic injustice of George Floyd’s death. As a political party organized in Texas by African-Americans over 150 years … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Thursday, June 4, 2020 CONTACT: Republican Party of Texas Chairman James Dickey calls for the immediate resignation of Bexar County Republican Party Chair Cynthia Brehm AUSTIN, TX – Republican Party of Texas Chairman James Dickey calls for the immediate resignation of Bexar County Republican Party Chair Cynthia Brehm. Republican Party of Texas Chairman … Read more
U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Texas Congressman Sam Johnson: “Yesterday the world lost a true American hero and selfless servant with the passing of Sam Johnson. Sam was an inspiration to me and millions of others through his lifetime commitment to serving our country. As an … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Wednesday, May 27, 2020 CONTACT: The Passing of Congressman Sam Johnson AUSTIN, TX – This evening, the family of former Texas Republican Congressman Sam Johnson announced his passing. Republican Party of Texas Chairman James Dickey commented: “Our longtime Republican Congressman Sam Johnson started a lifetime of service to our country at a very … Read more