National
 
Secretary Esper Defends Trump’s Border Wall
 
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Friday responded to bipartisan criticism of the Trump administration's plan to divert $3.83 billion in Pentagon funding to border wall construction as unconstitutional, saying the decision reflects the White House's prioritization of national security. [i]   
"I'd say this much: border security is national security and national security is our mission. I think many NATO allies understand that as well. The action we took is legal under the law. I think that should be no surprise and I'll just leave it at that for now,"[ii]

Finally, Hillary set to Testify in Email server Case
 
“A federal judge Monday ordered Hillary Clinton to testify at a deposition for a lawsuit related to her use of a private email computer server for official business while working as secretary of State in the Obama administration.” [iii]
“As extensive as the existing record is, it does not sufficiently explain Secretary Clinton’s state of mind when she decided it would be an acceptable practice to set up and use a private server to conduct State Department business,” [iv] Lamberth wrote. The trial is set for May 16, 2020.
 
President Trump Issues State of Emergency
 
“President Donald Trump declared a federal state of emergency as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread throughout the US. The move frees up additional funding that will allow the government to address the effects of the pandemic...Private companies joined Trump in the press conference to discuss their efforts. Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and Target CEOs said they will be using their store parking lots as coronavirus testing sites...
In the US, over 1,200 cases have been identified... It’s impossible to predict when the outbreak will peak or how long it will last, said Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.”[v]
 
State
 
Price Gouging Not Allowed
 
“...It is the role of the Attorney General’s office to assure that scammers and unscrupulous vendors do not take advantage of the public’s concern in order to unlawfully enrich themselves...Any person or business selling goods must be aware that they are prohibited by law from engaging in price gouging if they unreasonably raise the cost of necessary supplies at any point during a declared disaster.
If you believe you are a victim of price gouging, please call our office’s toll-free complaint line at (800) 621-0508 or file a complaint online at http://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection [vi] 
 
Bullet Train for Texas?
 
The U.S. Department of Transportation gives its initial endorsement to a route ... near the I-35/I-30 interchange. It stops only once in the Brazos Valley near Texas 90 and State Highway 30, about 20 miles east of College Station. Finally, it comes into Houston near the busy highway interchange around the West Loop, 290 and I-10.[vii]
"Congressan Kevin Brady and another Texan Congressman Ron Wright, oppose the rail due to the company's plan to seize landowners' property without their consent.
Texas Central is assembling a team of other partners, including the construction giant Bechtel, which has a large Houston office and will serve as project manager.
 
Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster

Gov. Greg Abbott declared a “state of disaster” over the new coronavirus…Abbott said, he also is directing state health and correctional agencies to restrict visitation at nursing homes, centers for the intellectually and developmentally disabled, hospitals, day cares, prisons, jails and juvenile lockups.
Abbott also told Texans there was no need to stockpile supplies. “There will be plenty available,” he said, referring to water, food and other goods. State emergency officials have been in touch with large grocery-store chains, he added. ’[viii]
 
Local
 
Comm. Calvert and Rep. Chairman Brehm Asking for Forensic Investigation into March Primary

On March 3, 2020 everyone including Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike were questioning the results from the March Primary. Consequently, Commissioner Calvert open letter states multiple whistle blowers working in the Elections Department claimed there were irregularities. People who won their race shouldn’t have, and there are people in the runoff that shouldn’t be there. Calvert is asking a Forensic Analysis to be done on the March 3rd Primary.
Republican Chairwoman Cynthia Brehm said a Republican Presiding Judge inside the central tabulating room on election night saw the memory sticks from the polling locations arrive and half of them had their seals broken. By law, Callanen is the only one allowed to break the seals. Why were their seals broken and who ordered it? Brehm is asking the FBI Integrity Unit or the Texas Rangers to investigate the election results to assure the residents of Bexar County that the results are accurate.

Senatorial and State Conventions Put on Hold
 
Monday night, RPT Chairman James Dickey recommended an 8-week suspension by the CDC and President Trump’s recommendation to not meet in groups of 10 or more. This both directly affect the execution of the Senate District Conventions and County Conventions for this Saturday, March 21st.
Dickey is asking the temporary chairman of each Senatorial District to reschedule the senatorial convention for somewhere between the last week of May through the middle of June. The state convention is tentatively being rescheduled for July 13^th- 18^th, 2020 at the same location at the George Brown Convention Center; pending approval of the State Republican Executive Committee meeting on April 4, 2020.
 
Pre-K for S.A.? NO MORE TAXES!

“Voters in San Antonio will have a chance to choose whether to continue providing sales tax dollars to Pre-K 4 SA, which would effectively decide if the free prekindergarten program will be able to continue.
The San Antonio City Council voted 8-1 on Thursday to order an election on whether to extend the 1/8 cent sales tax for eight more years. The issue will appear on the May 2 ballot. The current tax, which voters approved in 2012, expires in June 2021.”[ix]
Education does not fall under local government control. It is the state of Texas’ responsibility. This was created by former mayor Julian Castro, so that he could have something his resume’.  We already pay 48% to schools from our property taxes. This program desperately needs to be discontinued. Vote No, to no new taxes on May 2, 2020.
  Coronavirus: It seems like so much is changing and it’s changing fast, especially since 911. Since the Coronavirus hit, things have changed even more. We are being asked to sequester ourselves for 2 months until this virus passes. We are asked to take healthy precautions in how we do things such as handshakes, distancing ourselves from other people, and all of this, in the middle of the election cycle. Does anyone else besides find this suspicious? I do, and I will however comply.

RPBC Headquarters: Our office is operating on a skeleton crew. If you would like Trump gear, signs, buttons, pins, cups, or caps please call 210-824-9445 to schedule an appointment to come by to pick up your Trump gear. You must be HEATHY though.
 
Election Integrity: I want you to know I have been working diligently since you gave me this position as Chairman for the Party. My biggest focus has been election integrity. I have been in the central tabulating room 5 times since election. I have witnessed Jacque Callanen the Elections Administrator deny authorized Bexar County voters the right to poll watch for candidates inside the central tabulating room. I have seen her order poll watchers to watch inside the media room, which is OUTSIDE the central tabulating room. This is obstruction of the Election Code. She has also denied me the right to enter the central tabulating room on Election Day. Since I am the Chair, I can be in there at any time, according to the Office of the Texas Secretary of State. The real question is why doesn’t she want anyone in there when the Texas Election Code clearly states poll watchers can be in there? Could it be she doesn’t want anyone else to see what she is doing? If this is true, why wouldn’t she want anyone in there to see what she is doing?
 At one time, she claimed there wasn’t enough room for everyone to be in there. This is not true; the room is huge with plenty of room. It’s about 30’ X 19” sized room. Could it be because she is doing something, she doesn’t want anyone to see? If this is true, what is it she is doing? Could this explain why Bexar County voters had to wait an hour and a half before we could see the early votes on Election Day? Could it be why she crammed the voting equipment vendor ES&S into a tiny closet inside the central tabulating room as they frantically worked? Why weren’t poll watchers allowed to see what they were doing, Jacque?
Couple all of this with what Commissioner Calvert says he was told by people working inside the Elections Department and you have a very shaky and questionable election. There were so many election irregularities on Election Day that it warrants a complete forensic analysis of what transpired on March 3, 2020. Please call Judge nelson Wolff and demand an investigation at (210) 335-2626.

In God We Trust,
Cynthia Brehm
 
  Bexar County SD 25 Temporary Rules Committee: Chaired by Curt Nelson
Per the Republican Party of Texas Rule No. 14 – Open Meeting and Right to Testify; … Notice of any meetings of any temporary committee or subcommittee of any County or Senatorial District Convention shall be posted on the website of the county party, if any, one (1) day prior to the date of the meeting….

When	Thu Mar 19, 2020 6pm – 9pm Central Time - Chicago
Where	Republican Party of Bexar County, 12000 Starcrest Dr #101, San Antonio, TX 78247,

 
SD 26 Resolutions Committee Meeting
Temporary Chairman: David Westbrook
Note: Pembroke Estates is a gated community. GPS's will try to take you to the back gate on Abe Lincoln. It's an owner's only entrance. You must enter from Babcock Road onto Pemwoods. Scroll to my name Frederick Bible on the Gate Code Box and follow the instructions. It will call the house and we'll open it from here. If you have a problem, call the house at 210-696-6602 and we'll get you in. Go Pemwoods to Pemview and turn left. Our street Pemcrest is 2 blocks down just before the rear gate. Turn right and it's the 2nd house on the left with the flags. 
NOTICE: RPT Rule No. 14 - Open Meeting and Right to Testify

When	Fri Mar 20, 2020 5pm – 8pm Central Time - Chicago
Where	10206 Pemcrest, Snn Antonio Texas.

Republican Prayer Group
March 23, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Republican Party of Bexar County, 12000 Starcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78247, USA Prayer group for the Republican Party of Bexar County. Led by Chaplain A. D. Smoot.

SD 25 Arrangements Committee Meeting Temporary Chairman: Krissy Coons SD 25 Convention packets assembly NOTICE: RPT Rule No. 14 - Open Meeting and Right to Testify

When	Monday Mar 23 5:30pm –though-- Saturday Mar 28, 2020 8:30pm Central Time - Chicago
Where	Republican Party of Bexar County, 12000 Starcrest Dr #101, San Antonio, TX 78247

Republican Prayer Group
March 28, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Republican Party of Bexar County, 12000 Starcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78247, USA Prayer group for the Republican Party of Bexar County. Led by Chaplain A. D. Smoot.

Alamo Pachyderm Club Monthly Luncheon Meeting
April 2, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
San Antonio Petroleum Club, 8620 N New Braunfels Ave # 700, San Antonio, TX 78217,

Republican Prayer Group
April 6, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Republican Party of Bexar County, 12000 Starcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78247, USA Prayer group for the Republican Party of Bexar County. Led by Chaplain A. D. Smoot.

San Antonio Republican Women Luncheon
April 9, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Old San Francisco Steak House, 10223 Sahara Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216

Bexar County Republican Women Luncheon
April 10, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Club At Sonterra, 901 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78258

Republican Prayer Group
April 13, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Republican Party of Bexar County, 12000 Starcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78247, USA
Prayer group for the Republican Party of Bexar County.
Lead by Chaplain Smoot.

Alamo City Republican Women
April 14, 2020  11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Embassy Suites North by Hilton, 7750 Briaridge, SA 78230