November has come to a close and we certainly have a lot to be thankful for. We saw the passage of three Constitutional Amendments which met our Platform, saw two Republicans advance to runoffs in Special Elections, we saw more candidates file than this time last cycle, and much more! Our gaze remains leveled on … Read more
June 25, 2018 Question In regards to RPT Rule 8e, can you clarify what is an organizational meeting? Clarification RPT Rule 8e is referring to the organizational meeting as that described under RONR pages 553-561 in organization of permanent society. Additional Response Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised details how to organize a permanent society … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Wednesday, November 13, 2019 CONTACT:Sam Pohl, The Republican Party of Texas Calls on Senate Candidates to Urge Chuck Schumer to Stop Blocking the Bipartisan Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Prices AUSTIN, TX – Today, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) attempted to call up Senate Bill 1416 – the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act – which would curb … Read more
Today, U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) announced the recipients of the 2019 TX-17 Congressional Veteran Commendation, a unique award that recognizes local veterans for their outstanding service to our nation and community. “The service of our nation’s veterans should always be recognized, especially when that service continues above and beyond their military career,” Congressman Flores … Read more
Before we get to the monthly update, I’d like to take a moment to remember our dear friend, the late Clint Moore. Clint steadily built a legacy as a geologist, a Republican Party leader, a conservationist, and a genealogical expert. Clint celebrated his friends and exhibited his deep love for his family and his cherished … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Wednesday, November 6, 2019 CONTACT:Sam Pohl, Republican Luis La Rotta Advances to Runoff in the HD 148 Special Election HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Texans in Texas House District 148 cast their votes yesterday for the Special Election between 15 different candidates. Republican Luis La Rotta has advanced to the runoff. Republican Party of Texas … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Wednesday, November 6, 2019 CONTACT: Sam Pohl, Republican Gary Gates Advances to Runoff in the HD 28 Special Election FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – The polls officially closed yesterday in the House District 28 Special Election to fill the seat vacated by Representative John Zerwas. There were seven candidates in the race and Republican Gary Gates … Read more
U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding H. Res. 660, the House Democrats’ sham impeachment inquiry resolution: “Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats have spent over a month deceiving the American public behind closed doors, hiding key facts, not sharing interview transcripts, as well as breaking long-established rules and precedents in an attempt … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October, 22, 2019 CONTACT: Sam Pohl, Texas Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen Will Not Seek Re-Election AUSTIN, TX – Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen announced this morning that he will not seek re-election as Speaker or as State Representative. Speaker Bonnen served as a member of the Texas House … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 21, 2019 CONTACT:Sam Pohl, Republican Party of Texas Statement On House Republican Caucus Release On Friday the House Republican Caucus met and released a statement condemning the language and actions of Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and former Chair Dustin Burrows during a meeting with Empower Texans’ Michael Quinn … Read more