I am very pleased to report to you this afternoon the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) Executive Committee has approved our plan to move the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) state convention date while protecting all of Texas’ delegates for President Trump. On Saturday, our State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) voted to move our state convention … Read more

Please join us for an Grassroots Update with Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick on Friday, April 10th at 10:00 am! Lieutenant Governor Patrick will update us on Texas’ Coronavirus response and the work our Republican leaders are putting in to protect Texans’ health and safety and get our state back to work as soon as … Read more

Good afternoon, I hope this update finds you and your family in continued good health. There are three matters about which I wanted to update you today: Today’s Emergency SREC Meeting Waiver Requests to the Republican National Committee New Working Group to Study Potential Alternatives, if Necessary, for Senate and County Conventions This morning the … Read more

Texas families are facing difficult times in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  This challenge represents an act of God that has affected almost every corner of our country and many sectors of our economy.  Because this is an act of God, no one single effort will solve the challenges it brings.  Our ability … Read more

My Fellow Texas Republican, Throughout the coming weeks, I will remain in direct contact with important status reports to keep you connected with the latest information during this pandemic and its impact on the strategic operations and business of the Republican Party of Texas. The main thing I want you to take away from this … Read more

While our nation deals with the SARS-COV-2 virus, hardworking Texas families and our nation’s economy have been struggling.  There are confirmed cases throughout the country, including in some of our counties in the 17th Congressional District.  I know that many Texans are concerned about their families and loved ones, and I can assure you that … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 CONTACT:Sam Pohl,   #RPTServes Reignites to Help Texans During Coronavirus Emergency AUSTIN, TX – In August of 2017, thousands of our fellow Texans faced utter devastation in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. All of us watched neighbors lose their homes, loved ones, and property. Determined not to let Texans … Read more

“The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) was under the impression we were working in good faith with the Texas Democratic Party (TDP) on a bipartisan solution regarding possible postponement of the May 26 Primary Runoff Election due to the Coronavirus pandemic.  We were initially encouraged that defending the sacred right to vote seemed to transcend … Read more

My Fellow Texas Republicans, We are facing unprecedented challenges in our country, our state, and our communities as we respond to the Coronavirus pandemic.  Last night, after connecting with our SREC Members, Republican County Chairs, and Senate District Convention Chairs yesterday afternoon for a leadership briefing, I held a statewide conference call to update Texas … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 16, 2020 CONTACT: Sam Pohl, The Republican Party of Texas Announces Intent for Its State Convention to Move from May to July in Wake of White House and CDC Coronavirus Advisories AUSTIN, TX – Tonight, the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) held a tele-town hall to discuss the impact … Read more