Update from Chairman Dickey, March 2020
Dear Fellow Texas Republicans,
What a month March has been! Our communities, state, and nation are facing unprecedented challenges as we respond to the Coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately, the work we had put in every day since the 2018 Election to prepare for Victory in November 2020 prepared us to overcome the challenges of the current pandemic and still deliver the victories we must - from the White House to court houses all over Texas.
Convention Updates
One of the biggest challenges the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) has faced is the postponement of our biennial state convention which was originally scheduled for May 14th-16th in Houston, TX. We needed to simultaneously accomplish two conflicting missions: protect the health and safety of our people, their families and friends, and our communities; and comply with Texas Election Code, RPT Rules, and the Rules of the Republican National Committee while also safeguarding our delegates’ rights to be fully represented within our Party and at the Republican National Convention.
This past Saturday the State Republican Executive Committee voted to move the RPT biennial state convention to July 14th-16th. RPT Executive Director Kyle Whatley has negotiated contract revisions with the George R. Brown Convention Center, the Marriott Marquis (our convention hotel), and with other Convention vendors in preparation for our April 4th SREC Meeting.
There are three immediate ways you can receive critical updates going forward about your local Conventions and about our State Convention:
1. You can receive text message updates by texting the word “CONVENTION” right now to 72000;
2. You can receive email updates by emailing [email protected]; or,
3. You can visit our website at texasgop.org and submit your information on the home page.
Additionally, you can visit a dedicated page on our website for real time information submitted to RPT on the new date, time, and location of your County or Senate District Convention. If you do not see information for your Convention, please reach out to the Temporary Convention Chair. If you don’t know who the Temporary Convention Chair is, please reach out to your County Chair.
Reigniting #RPTServes
Texas and our nation find ourselves in an unprecedented situation as we fight the Coronavirus pandemic. Once again, the Republican Party of Texas is answering the call, this time reigniting #RPTServes to come to the assistance of Texans in need and those who are most at risk from the COVID-19 virus.
To accomplish this goal, the Republican Party of Texas is announcing four #RPTServes key strategic initiatives:
1. Bridge the gap between the needs of our most vulnerable Texans and the resources they need by utilizing our RPT grassroots network to garner and deliver aid where it is needed most.
2. Support our community medical professionals and first responders by working with local groups and organizations to offer both tangible and moral support to those on the front lines of this battle.
3. Foster the support of local small businesses who are struggling during this unprecedented time.
4. Improve life for Texas seniors during this difficult time by inspiring a movement of people of all ages to communicate and connect with those who are isolated and alone.
You can get involved with #RPTServes by visiting our website or joining our Facebook group - RPT Serves.
I want to thank our Republican leaders across the state for the steadfast leadership and commitment to our Party during this trying time. Our leaders are working tirelessly to see your rights as delegates come to full fruition at the state and national level with transparency, with adherence to our RPT and RNC rules and, most importantly, in the safest manner possible. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this historic time. May God bless you and our great state of Texas.
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On March 3rd the Republican Primary Election was held across the state. Congratulations to all of our Republican nominees! We are excited to work with all of our candidates for victory in November 2020. The RPT has been working the past 16 months to prepare for the battle ahead. We will re-elect President Donald Trump and Senator John Cornyn and maintain and gain seats in the U.S. House and the Texas House. We now begin to execute our plans to defend Texas. Texas Republicans are ready to defend Texas and win in November!
The Jefferson County Republican Party hosted multiple candidates as they prepared for the Primary.
I joined Fox News’ national coverage to recap the great Texas primary election results.
Other pictures from some of the many events and activities in March:
In March, the RPT held a Grassroots Workshop to share how we will keep Texas red! Attendees heard from Karl Rove and Dave Carney and also saw presentations from RPT’s Data Team, RPT’s Volunteer Engagement Project, and Trump Victory.
Had a great visit with the Bexar County Republican Women and my friend Karen Newton.
RPT Organizational Director Brandon Moore took this photo after SREC Member Marian Stanko joined us to canvass our statewide primary vote. The canvass is required before we can hold the primary runoff election and send our nominees on to the November General Election!
The RPT held our annual Spring Legislative Dinner. This year’s Steve Munisteri Award Recipient was RPT’s Candidate Recruiting Task Force Chair, Cat Parks. Thank you to all who attended.
News Articles:
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Press Releases:
- Governor Greg Abbott Accepted Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup Award on Behalf of Texas
- The Republican Party of Texas Congratulates Our Republican Primary Winners
- 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
- Statement from Chairman James Dickey regarding release of Texas Democratic Party letter emailed March 19, 2020
- #RPTServes Reignites to Help Texans During Coronavirus Emergency
We have accomplished an unbelievable amount as we prepare for 2020, but there is so much more to do. To help us keep Texas red, please text VEP to 72000 now and we’ll get you plugged in.
Also, if you want to be in the loop on news about your Texas Republican Party and elected officials, text TXNEWS to 72000 and you’ll get a weekday morning email with the latest stories that mention our Texas and U.S. House and Senate members plus our statewide elected officials.
The stakes could not be higher this year, but we have proven that our plan is working and as long as everyone does their part, we will continue to win in Texas and leave an even brighter future than the one we inherited. We are not tired of winning yet!
Sincerely,
James Dickey
Chairman, Republican Party of Texas
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