/tags/texas-gop-convention Texas GOP Convention en-US Copyright Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /politics/2024-05-30/texas-secessionist-group-could-get-a-boost-from-new-state-gop-leadership The newly elected chair and vice-chair of the Texas Republican Party each signed a "Texas First" pledge put forward by a group advocating for secession. Its president says that's "invaluable." Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /politics/2024-05-30/texas-secessionist-group-could-get-a-boost-from-new-state-gop-leadership Juan Salinas II /politics/2024-05-26/amid-intraparty-animus-texas-gop-moves-further-to-the-right-with-new-platform-party-chair Gathering amid depleted finances and spirited infighting, the Texas Republican Party concluded its 2024 convention in San Antonio on Saturday by electing North Texan Abraham George as new party chair. Sun, 26 May 2024 22:54:14 GMT /politics/2024-05-26/amid-intraparty-animus-texas-gop-moves-further-to-the-right-with-new-platform-party-chair TPR & The Texas Newsroom /politics/2024-05-24/the-texas-gop-is-closer-to-closing-its-primaries-but-hurdles-remain Texas is one of 16 states that have open primaries. Republican convention delegates will vote Friday whether to approve a rule to close the party's primaries. Fri, 24 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /politics/2024-05-24/the-texas-gop-is-closer-to-closing-its-primaries-but-hurdles-remain Juan Salinas II /texas-news/2024-03-19/texas-gop-chair-candidate-tried-to-confront-wifes-alleged-lover-with-a-loaded-gun-police-say Abraham George is running to lead the state party with backing from current Chair Matt Rinaldi, who announced last week he will not seek reelection. He was not arrested or charged. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:24:37 GMT /texas-news/2024-03-19/texas-gop-chair-candidate-tried-to-confront-wifes-alleged-lover-with-a-loaded-gun-police-say Robert Downen | The Texas Tribune /news/2020-07-20/us-appeals-court-overrules-texas-gops-in-person-convention A federal appeals court has overruled a judge’s decision allowing the Texas Republican Party to hold an in-person convention in Houston, marking a big win… Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:23:39 GMT /news/2020-07-20/us-appeals-court-overrules-texas-gops-in-person-convention Associated Press /news/2020-07-13/texas-supreme-court-denies-texas-gops-appeal-to-hold-in-person-convention-this-week-in-houston The Texas Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the Republican Party of Texas seeking to host its in-person convention this week in Houston. Justices… Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:06:43 GMT /news/2020-07-13/texas-supreme-court-denies-texas-gops-appeal-to-hold-in-person-convention-this-week-in-houston Cassandra Pollock, Texas Tribune /news/2020-07-08/houston-mayor-cancels-state-republican-partys-in-person-convention After weeks of political posturing between state Republicans and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, the mayor on Wednesday said he’s canceling the Texas… Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:30:23 GMT /news/2020-07-08/houston-mayor-cancels-state-republican-partys-in-person-convention Jen Rice / Houston Public Media /news/2020-07-08/houston-mayor-directs-city-to-explore-legal-options-for-canceling-in-person-gop-convention As the Republican Party of Texas moves forward with plans for an in-person convention next week, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Wednesday he has… Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:09:17 GMT /news/2020-07-08/houston-mayor-directs-city-to-explore-legal-options-for-canceling-in-person-gop-convention Cassandra Pollock, Texas Tribune /news/2020-06-04/with-convention-plans-in-flux-republicans-considering-dallas-for-trump-speech The Republican National Committee is eyeing Dallas as a potential new site for part of its 2020 convention this summer.The city is among several that RNC… Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:44:34 GMT /news/2020-06-04/with-convention-plans-in-flux-republicans-considering-dallas-for-trump-speech Patrick Svitek | The Texas Tribune /politics/2019-08-16/allen-west-launches-bid-for-texas-gop-chair Allen West, a former congressman from Florida, announced Thursday he is running for Texas GOP chair, challenging current party leader James Dickey for the… Fri, 16 Aug 2019 17:55:01 GMT /politics/2019-08-16/allen-west-launches-bid-for-texas-gop-chair Cassandra Pollock, Texas Tribune