The Roundup is a new weekly production of the Tarrant County GOP to bring you the latest headlines on conservative victories, upcoming events, and opportunities to make a difference in Tarrant County.

Bo French Tapped as Next Tarrant County GOP Leader

On Monday, October 23, Bo French was elected by precinct chairs as the chairman of the Tarrant County Republican Party. He replaces Rick Barnes, who is leaving after four years to run for the Republican nomination for county tax assessor-collector.

French, who previously ran in the primary for the Texas House of Representatives against Rep. Charlie Geren (R-Lake Worth) in 2016 and 2018, won on the second round of voting.

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Texas House Lawmakers Pass Border Security Measures

Lawmakers in the Texas House approved three border security measures in the early hours of Thursday morning as the Texas Legislature’s third special session of 2023 has passed the halfway point.

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Texas A.G. Sues Biden Admin for Cutting Border Wire

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued key officials in the administration of President Joe Biden in response to federal agents reportedly sabotaging wire barriers installed by Texas to deter unlawful migration.

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Paxton Continues Colony Ridge Investigation

The Texas House has approved legislation to ban employers from requiring COVID vaccines. Senate Bill 7 by State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) would prohibit employers from “adopting or enforcing a mandate requiring an employee, contractor, applicant for employment, or applicant for a contract position to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment or a contract position.” 

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