U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) announced today that he will not seek another term in Congress. Flores is currently serving his fifth term representing the 17th Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives and offered the following comments regarding his decision: “Serving my country as the Representative of the hardworking Texas families in … Read more
U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statements discussing important issues the Democrat-led House has not addressed in the 116th Congress: “Throughout the 115th Congress (2017-2018), the Republican-led House passed and enacted critical legislation that grew our economy, spurred job creation, right-sized our federal government, improved our national security and created more opportunity for … Read more
UP AND RUNNING! The Republican Party of Texas Volunteer Engagement Project team has been hired and is fully up and running!!! Staff In Place The RPTVEP completed its first round of staff hires last week with the hiring of Eduardo Leal as the central Texas Regional Field Director. Eduardo grew up in El Paso. He has … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Monday, August 26, 2019 CONTACT: Sam Pohl, Governor Greg Abbott Announces His Intention to Appoint Justice Jane Bland to the Texas Supreme Court to Replace Justice Jeff Brown AUSTIN, TX – Today, Governor Greg Abbott announced that he intends to appoint former Justice Jane Bland to the Texas Supreme Court after the official resignation of Justice … Read more
U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statements discussing additional legislative initiatives introduced in the 116th Congress: “Hardworking Texans in District 17 have made it abundantly clear to me that they are tired of the hyper-partisan politics and political gamesmanship that has engulfed the Democrat-led House. Continued divisive and political show votes and harassment … Read more
U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statements discussing meetings and events from the first part of the August District Work Period: “The August District Work Period provides members of Congress the opportunity to spend an extended period of time with constituents, away from Washington D.C. So far during this period, I have made … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Thursday, August 15, 2019 CONTACT:Sam Pohl, Governor Greg Abbott Discusses Legislative Victories at Town Hall in Tyler, Texas TYLER, TX – Tonight, Governor Greg Abbott participated in a town hall in Tyler, Texas which was hosted by Nexstar and aired around the state of Texas. The focus of the town hall was the legislative … Read more
Dear Fellow Republican, It’s the dog days of summer but RPT has been moving full steam ahead! Before we discuss our progress and activity this month, we celebrate the life of one of our own whom we were devastated to lose too soon – Debbie Terry. A significant ally and leader, SD12 State Republican Executive … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Monday, August 12, 2019 CONTACT:Sam Pohl, Republican Party of Texas Chairman James Dickey Comments on House General Investigating Committee Vote AUSTIN, TX – Regarding the vote of the Texas House General Investigating Committee to ask Texas Rangers to investigate the meeting between Speaker Dennis Bonnen, House Caucus Chair Dustin Burrows, and Empower Texans’ CEO … Read more
U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statements regarding the recent tragedies in El Paso and Dayton and his recent health care related legislative initiatives: Tragedies in El Paso and Dayton “Our hearts ache for the pain experienced by the people and the communities of El Paso and Dayton. As a nation, we mourn … Read more