Pursuant to Rule 33(b), Chairman George has appointed the following delegates to serve as temporary committee chairs:

• Temporary Rules Chair – Matt Rinaldi
• Temporary Legislative Priorities Chair – Rachal Hisler
• Temporary Platform Chair – Tim Davis
• Temporary Credentials Chair – Bradley Pierce
• Temporary Organization Chair – Bergundi Cain
• Temporary Nominations Chair – Tom Glass

With following Members:

WHEREAS, 77.97% of Texas Republican Primary voters supported the elimination of all property taxes without increasing Texans’ overall tax burden; and

WHEREAS, Texas had the fifth highest average property taxes in the country, at a rate of 1.68% in 2024, and trailed only the deeply Democrat-controlled states of New Jersey at 2.23%, Illinois at 2.08%, New Hampshire at 1.93%, and Connecticut at 1.79% – all of which, excluding New Hampshire, also have a state income tax; and

WHEREAS, deeply red states such as Tennessee and Florida have relatively low 0.67% and 0.91% property tax rates, respectively, and still have no individual state income tax; and

WHEREAS, supposed limits and reforms on local taxing entities and efforts to provide property tax relief from the Texas Legislature have been insufficient to address the heavy burdens of Texas taxpayers; and

WHEREAS, local property taxes have increased a startling $38 billion: overall property taxes have increased by nearly 78%, county property taxes have increased nearly 93%, city property taxes have increased over 101%, special district property taxes have increased by more than 112%, and school property taxes have increased by 58% since 2014; and

WHEREAS, even when accounting for inflation, the property tax burden has increased by 32%, more than $21 billion dollars, since 2014; and

WHEREAS, State government spending has increased at an unsustainable rate in recent years – more rapidly than inflation and population growth, with initial appropriations of state funds increasing more than 42% from 2021 to 2025, and initial appropriations of all funds (including federal money) increasing nearly 28% during the same period – despite record surplus revenue, with only some of that surplus returned to the taxpayers in the form of property tax relief; and

WHEREAS, new property tax reform proposals are well conceived, such as Governor Greg Abbott’s “Five Steps to Overhaul the Property Tax System,” summarized here:

Require Common Sense Local Spending Limits

The State of Texas has five spending limits, but there are no standardized limits for cities, counties, and other local government entities, and more spending always necessitates more taxes. This proposal would require local government spending to be limited to the lesser of (1) the percentage of the population increase plus inflation or (2) 3.5%.

Require Two-Thirds Voter Approval for Tax Increases

Currently, it is far too easy for local governments to impose higher taxes on Texans without their consent. Governor Abbott’s plan would require a two-thirds (2/3) voter approval on all local property tax increases.

Empower Voters to Roll Back Taxes

There are currently limited options for taxpayers to lower their tax bills. Under Governor Abbott’s plan, if 15% of registered voters in a local area sign a petition, they can force a rollback election to lower tax rates.

Create Appraisal Predictability and Cap Appraisal Growth

Under the Governor’s proposal, local appraisal districts would be restricted to appraise all properties only once every five years. The proposal would also lower the home appraisal cap from 10% to 3%. The Governor’s plan would also extend that cap to all properties, which would help renters and businesses. The plan would be a major step in protecting property owners, delivering more relief and predictability, and helping to keep housing more affordable.

Eliminate School Property Taxes for Homeowners

Despite property tax relief passed into law, local government tax increases have wiped out the expected savings for homeowners. School district property taxes are the largest portion of Texas homeowners’ tax bills, and voters deserve the right to decide whether to abolish school district taxes. Under Governor Abbott’s plan, voters would have the right to decide – through a Constitutional Amendment – to eliminate school district property taxes on homeowners; and

WHEREAS, such plans including the above measures would be meaningful recourse for Texans, alleviating in a real and tangible sense their property tax burden and reigning in rates, appraisals, and local spending to achieve lasting results that are less easily overtaken; and

WHEREAS, the 2024 Republican Party of Texas Platform (Plank 75) calls for the complete phase out of local property taxes so that property owners can truly own their properties, and Texas can become the shining lone star for the country in fully securing property rights for us and our posterity; and

WHEREAS, the 2024 Republican Party of Texas Platform (Plank 62) calls for the Texas Legislature to reign in state spending increases; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas affirms its support of Governor Greg Abbott’s five-step property tax reforms, for reigning in and cutting the state budget, and for putting Texas on a pathway to eliminate property taxes by prioritizing the elimination of school property taxes for all property owners.

WHEREAS, the Republican Party of Texas is committed to protecting children, defending parental rights, and ensuring that Texas public schools are safe environments where students can learn free from harm, exploitation, or abuse; and

WHEREAS, reports of sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, and the concealment of such abuse within Texas public schools continue to surface with alarming regularity across the state, demonstrating a systemic failure to adequately protect students and hold bad actors accountable; and

WHEREAS, the reported incidents are not isolated, but rather reflect a broader crisis requiring legislative scrutiny, transparency, and decisive corrective action; and

WHEREAS, Texas State Representative Mitch Little has publicly warned about the urgency of this issue, recently stating on X:

“These stories are coming out every single day. We must address this in our public schools with greater aggression and determination. As the Legislature considers interim charges, I hope this will be among them”; and

WHEREAS, the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate both possess authority during the interim to conduct hearings, compel testimony, review agency conduct, and recommend legislative reforms to address systemic failures affecting the safety of Texas children; and

WHEREAS, the continued absence of comprehensive interim oversight into sexual abuse in public schools risks further harm to students and undermines public trust in Texas’ education system; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas calls upon the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives and the Lieutenant Governor of Texas to include addressing the sexual abuse crisis in Texas public schools as formal interim charges to the appropriate House and Senate committees; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such interim charges should include, but not be limited to, an examination of:

• The prevalence of sexual abuse and misconduct in Texas public schools;
• Failures in reporting, investigation, and enforcement mechanisms;
• The role of school districts, administrators, and the Texas Education Agency in preventing, addressing, or concealing abuse;
• The effectiveness of existing laws and safeguards intended to protect students; and
• Legislative remedies necessary to strengthen accountability, transparency, and child protection.

WHEREAS, the pace of data center construction has exponentially increased across the United States and within Texas, driven by the increasing demand for digital infrastructure, data aggregation, artificial intelligence, cloud computing services, and cryptocurrency mining and related transaction settlement processes; and

WHEREAS, local resistance to data center projects has emerged across many states, including in Texas, due to concerns about the adverse impact of these massive projects on surrounding communities, the environment, public health, increased consumer costs, and local resources; and

WHEREAS, the power grid in Texas – managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) – is already under significant strain due to a rapidly increasing demand for electricity; and

WHEREAS, projection data indicate that, without expanded capacity and infrastructure investments, Texas could face substantial shortfalls in electricity generation and grid reliability over the next decade, raising risks of instability and increasingly higher energy costs for consumers; and

WHEREAS, rapid increases in electricity demand attributable to data centers have raised concerns among grid operators and regulators about how to balance large, continuous loads with the need to maintain reliable service for residential, agricultural, and business customers, especially during peak summer demand and extreme weather events; and

WHEREAS, Texas faces persistent water scarcity and drought conditions in many regions of the state, leading to constraints on municipal water supplies and to water management challenges for both agricultural and residential users; and

WHEREAS, data centers, particularly the larger facilities commonly known as hyperscalers, require substantial volumes of water for cooling; and

WHEREAS, estimates suggest that data center water use in Texas may reach tens of billions of gallons annually, with some projections indicating potential consumption of hundreds of billions of gallons by 2030, which represents a meaningful share of statewide water use amidst ongoing drought conditions; and

WHEREAS, current regulations in Texas provide only limited requirements for transparent reporting and planning related to water consumption by data centers, creating difficulty for communities and water planners to anticipate and manage future supply needs; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas:

• Expresses our strong opposition to the establishment of additional open loop data centers in the State of Texas until comprehensive, enforceable safeguards are in place that protect electrical grid reliability, ensure responsible water use, and respect community resource and public health needs;

• Calls for the Texas Legislature and relevant regulatory bodies to enact and enforce policies that require transparent reporting of both anticipated electricity and water demand for all proposed data center projects, with full disclosure to local and state planning authorities and the public before final approval;

• Demands that no future data center project be approved without a rigorous, independent assessment of impacts on the state grid and regional water resources, which should include details demonstrating that the project would not degrade grid reliability or contribute to water shortages for households, farmers, and local industries;

• Requests that state agencies adopt planning and regulatory standards that prioritize local resource sustainability, such as mandatory integration of water-efficient cooling technologies or utilization of waste or reclaimed water for cooling;

• Asks the Texas Legislature to prioritize legislation that provides mechanisms for counties, municipalities, and other governing bodies to participate meaningfully in land and resource use decisions.

WHEREAS, Texas counties are the functional arm of state government and are responsible for the operation and maintenance of local transportation infrastructure, maintaining more than half of all public road miles in Texas and ensuring safe and efficient travel for residents, businesses, and emergency services; and

WHEREAS, the State Motor Fuels Tax, established in 1923 and last adjusted to twenty cents per gallon in 1991, currently generates approximately $3.85 billion annually, of which one-fourth is dedicated to the Available School Fund and the remaining three-fourths to the State Highway Fund, with only a small portion – $7.3 million – allocated to the County and Road District Highway Fund; and

WHEREAS, the County and Road District Highway Fund allocation to Texas counties has remained unchanged since 1954 despite decades of population growth, inflation, and increasing transportation demands that have significantly reduced the purchasing power of counties to maintain essential local infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, the State of Texas has also established additional registration fees for electric vehicles – $400 at initial registration and $200 annually thereafter – to offset the reduced motor fuels tax revenues associated with non-fuel consuming vehicles; and

WHEREAS, while the electric vehicle fees are currently directed entirely to the State Highway Fund, counties receive no portion of this new revenue source, despite being equally responsible for maintaining and improving the local roadways on which these electric vehicles travel; and

WHEREAS, increasing allocations to the County and Road District Highway Fund from both the motor fuels tax and the electric vehicle registration fees would provide a sustainable, pay-as-you-go funding mechanism for county transportation infrastructure without increasing tax rates or imposing new burdens on taxpayers, thereby ensuring a fairer, more efficient partnership between county governments and the State in maintaining the Texas transportation network; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the State Republican Executive Committee calls on the Texas Legislature to:

• Reallocate one penny (5%) of the State Motor Fuels Tax to the County and Road District Highway Fund;

• Allocate five percent (5%) of Electric Vehicle Registration Fee revenues to the County and Road District Highway Fund;

• Distribute to Texas counties in accordance with the existing statutory formula as follows:

• One-fifth allocated according to area determined by the ratio of the area of the county to the area of the state;
• Two-fifths allocated according to rural population, determined by the ratio of the rural population of the county to the rural population of the state; and
• Two-fifths allocated according to lateral road miles, determined by the ratio of the mileage of lateral roads in the county to the mileage of lateral roads in the state as of January 1 of the year of the allocation as shown by the records of the State Federal Highway Planning Survey and the Texas Department of Transportation.

WHEREAS, the Republican Party of Texas is committed to advancing the delegates’ Legislative Priorities: Border Enforcement, Secure Texas Elections, Stop Sexualizing Texas’ Kids, No Democrat Chairs, Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying, Secure the Electric Grid, Texas Is Not for Sale, and End Federal Overreach; and

WHEREAS, extraordinary volunteers contributed exceptional expertise by researching thousands of bills, drafting and suggesting improved language, presenting at Legislative Priorities Committee meetings, and directly advocating with legislators in the Capitol; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas recognizes these volunteers as recipients of the Distinguished Legislative Priorities Volunteer Award, and expresses our profound gratitude for their dedication, craftsmanship, and impact in the 89th Legislative Session:

Border Enforcement: Rachel Horton (Chair), Kelly Perry, Chris Russo, Brent Smith, Ammon Blair, Selene Rodriguez, Tom Glass

Secure Texas Elections: Andy Eller (Chair), Ken Moore, Debbie Georgatos, Devvie Duke, Levi Fuller, Kathy Ponce, Marian Phillips

Stop Sexualizing Texas’ Kids: Christin Bentley (Chair), Tara Petsch, Diana Richards, Jennifer Fleck, Rachel Hale, Jamie Haynes, Monica Cline, Bonnie N. Wallace, Dee Chambless, Rachel Horton, Brenda Estis, Susan Lucas, Tom Nobis, Aileen Blachowski, Shannon Ayres, Kelly Neidert, Cindi Castilla, Theresa Thomas, Laura Giles, Francine Erickson, Denise Bell, Denise Ballew, Debbie Anderson, Debbie Simmons, Brady Gray, Tammi Brown Rodriguez

No Democrat Chairs: Deborah Fite (Chair), Clark Denson, Brandon Burden, Barbara Isaacs, Susan Lucas, Dale Inman

Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying: Jeneria Lewis (Chair) Jeremy Story, Scott Bowen, Rhonda Ward, Jamie Haynes, Paul Hale, Chuck Burnett, James Peinado, Jon Ker

Secure the Electric Grid: Dr. Milinda Morris (Chair), Greg Murphy, Christiana O’Connor, Nancy White, Bill Peacock, Don Brown, Dave Bennett, Lorena Kanak

Texas Is Not for Sale: Deborah Fite (Chair), Gaylyn DeVine, Christin Bentley, John Perez, Andrew McVeigh, Jamie Haynes

End Federal Overreach: Jon Ker and Greg Murphy (Chairs), Quico Canseco, Tom Glass, Terri Hall, Rachel Hale, Chris Byrd, Becky Green (Medical Freedom Chair), Lucy Trainor, Jackie Schlegel

Other Members of the Legislative Priorities Committee: Lisa Hendrickson, Daniel Hunt, JoAnn Fleming, Bret Rogers, Brenda Estis (Secretary), Jerry Fisher (Co-Chair), Leslie Thomas (Co-Chair); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas extends heartfelt thanks to these hard-working volunteers for their instrumental role in securing many legislative victories and for strengthening Republican governance.

Resolution of Concurrence with the Censure of State Representative Stan Lambert

WHEREAS, Rule No. 44 of the Republican Party of Texas states that “a County or District Executive

Committee may, after no less than seven (7) days’ notice and invitation to the Officeholder to appear

and be provided time to speak before a County or District Executive Committee, by a two-thirds (2/3)

vote of those constituent Executive Committee Precinct Chairs present and voting, but in no case by

less than a majority of constituent Precinct Chairs of the County Executive Committee (CEC) in full,

adopt a resolution censuring a Republican public Officeholder representing all or a portion of that

County or District for three (3) or more actions taken during the Officeholder’s current term in

opposition to the core principles of the Republican Party of Texas defined in the Preamble of the Party

Platform as described in Rule No. 43A or to the Legislative Priorities adopted at the most recent State

Convention as described in Rule No. 34(c)”; and

WHEREAS, the constituent Precinct Chairs of House District 71 of the Taylor County Republican

Party at the meeting of the Taylor County Republican Party Executive Committee meeting August 28,

2025, passed a “Resolution to Censure Representative Stan Lambert,” which identified, among other

grievances, the following eight actions taken during the Officeholder’s current term (which began on

January 14, 2025) in violation of the Principles or Legislative Priorities of the Republican Party

of Texas:

1. At the May 2024 Republican Party of Texas State Convention, delegates approved Plank

213(a), which calls “for Republican members to vote as a unified body for their selected

Speaker…”; on December 6, 2024, the RPT passed the “Texas House GOP Caucus Resolution”

stating in part that “efforts to elect a Speaker with Democrat votes will be considered…

violations of the Platform and of the Legislative Priorities”; on December 7, 2024, the House

Republican Caucus selected David Cook as its nominee for Speaker of the Texas House; on

January 14, 2025, despite the Party’s plank, the RPT’s resolution, and the Caucus’ vote,

Representative Lambert split from fifty-two Republicans and joined forty-nine Democrats to

elect Dustin Burrows as House Speaker; Burrows gained the position with more Democrat

votes than Republican votes; furthermore, the RPT’s Principle 5 is “Personal accountability and

responsibility”; Representative Lambert is accountable to the voters of HD 71, voters who

helped give Republicans a twenty-six seat majority in the Texas House; uniting with the

minority party to elect the Speaker undermines the mandate given to the Republican majority,

especially following the resounding 2024 victory of President Donald J. Trump (Record Votes 2

and 3); and

2. On May 12, 2025, Representative Lambert voted in favor of HB 2858, a bill establishing a

temporary guest worker program in Texas; even though the legislation failed passage to

13. 4. 5. engrossment, Representative Lambert’s support of the bill is in opposition to Principle 9, “A

free enterprise society unencumbered by government interference and subsidies”; bringing in

guest workers is government interference in the Texas job market, and American workers

should always be the priority; furthermore, voting in favor of HB 2858 is inappropriate during a

legislative session when the Legislative Priority that received the highest number of weighted

votes at the 2024 Republican Party of Texas State Convention was “Border Enforcement”

(Record Vote 2198); and

RPT Legislative Priority #4 states that “the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature shall end

the practice of awarding committee chairmanships to Democrats and require all committees to

be majority Republican”; on January 23, 2025, the House considered HR 4, the House Rules,

which included a provision designating all committee vice chairs to be solely from the minority

party as well as creating minority party subcommittee chairs with sweeping new powers; before

any amendments could be proposed, Representative Jared Patterson moved the Previous

Question on adoption of HR 4, which ended all debate; forty-six Republicans, including

Representative Lambert, seconded the motion, and the motion prevailed; in response to this

vote, RPT issued a resolution stating, “the Republican Party of Texas considers a vote in favor

of Previous Question on HR 4 to be a violation of the Legislative Priority to Ban Democrat

Chairs for the purposes of censure under Republican Party of Texas Rule No. 44,” as it

circumvented the true intent of the priority because a vice chair is still a chair; not only did

Representative Lambert’s action violate Legislative Priority #4, but voting in favor of the

Previous Question also cut off any opportunity for amendments or debate on the new House

Rules; this is a violation of RPT Principle 1, “…we support the strict adherence to the original

language and intent of the Declaration of Independence and Constitutions of the United States

and of Texas” (“All political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are

founded on their authority,” Texas Constitution Article 1, Section 2); this action deprived the

people of proper representation by denying their Representatives the opportunity to debate the

384 pages of new House Rules, which were released just hours before the vote (Record

Vote 9); and

On April 22 and April 23, 2025, Representative Lambert voted in favor of Democrat authored

HB 805; this legislation would direct the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to study the impacts

of existing interconnections of electric transmission service facilities in the state to such

facilities in Mexico and the potential impacts of establishing new such interconnections; the

study would have to include the impacts and potential impacts on transmission and distribution

networks and retail customers in the state and Mexico; though the Senate never took up the

bill, voting in favor of HB 805 is a violation of Legislative Priority #6, “Secure the Electric

Grid”; instead of providing a basis for Texas not to connect to Mexico’s grid, the study

proposed by this bill could be used as a basis by future legislatures to encourage even more

connection to Mexico’s grid as demand for power increases; for the security of Texas, RPT

supports an independent power grid (Record Votes 343 and 392); and

On April 30 and May 1, 2025, Representative Lambert voted in favor of HB 1359, creating a

state program to assist low-income individuals in paying for rising home energy costs; though

well intentioned, subsidies can disincentivize energy conservation and even lead to increased

energy consumption, placing further strain on the Texas Power grid; support for HB 1359

opposes Legislative Priority #6, “Secure the Electric Grid”; Plank 47 of the 2024 RPT Platform

26. 7. 8. supports a solution to rising energy costs and scarcity of power, namely, greater energy

production through the free market (Record Votes 1079 and 1149); and

On May 8, 2025, the House debated Representative Shaheen’s Amendment #4 to SB 17,

relating to foreign entities purchasing real estate in Texas; the amendment added the wording

“and is not lawfully present and residing in the United States at the time the individual

purchases, acquires, or holds the interest”; several representatives pointed out that this

amendment actually made possible the sale of real property to an individual in the United

States legally under a visa, when, in fact, the individual is actually domiciled in a designated

country that poses a risk to Texas and the United States; and despite their warnings,

Representative Lambert voted to adopt Amendment #4, which stripped SB 17 of the true intent

of Legislative Priority #7, “Texas is Not for Sale” (Record Vote 1848); and

During the House sessions on April 29 and April 30, 2025, Representative Lambert voted in

favor of HB 366, which criminalizes political advertising about “an officeholder, candidate, or

political committee,” that contains altered media without a disclosure by anyone who spends

$100 or more in a reporting period; support for this legislation violates Principle 1, “…we

support the strict adherence to the original language and intent of the Declaration of

Independence and Constitutions of the United States and of Texas,” both of which declare no

law will be enacted restricting the freedom of speech; and HB 366 represents further

encroachment upon the free speech rights of Texas voters (Record Votes 834 and 981); and

Representative Lambert’s vote to pass HR 4 without amendments resulted in Rule 4, Sec. 8A

(Pg. 262) as well as Rule 5, Sec. 19A (Pg. 266), requiring face masks that comply with the

recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control for committee and subcommittee meetings

and House or House Gallery attendance; these rules oppose the Republican Party of Texas’

2024 Platform Preamble declaration: “We strive to preserve the freedom given to us by God”

and Principle 8, “Preserving individual, Texan, and American sovereignty and freedom”;

furthermore, mask mandates not only infringe on personal freedom when implemented for

public health or safety reasons but also create an environment where individuals can utilize

masks for personal concealment with a greater degree of social acceptance; concealment of

one’s identity is not compatible with being in an important public space like the Texas Capitol

(Record Vote 10); and

WHEREAS, the Taylor County Republican Party provided notice to Representative Stan Lambert’s

office and an opportunity to speak prior to the vote taking place; and

WHEREAS, the constituent Precinct Chairs of House District 71 of the Taylor County Republican

Party Executive Committee passed the resolution of censure of Representative Stan Lambert by both a

two-thirds (2/3) majority of those present and voting and a 50% majority of all constituent Precinct

Chairs, even those not in attendance; and

WHEREAS, the term of office for Representative Stan Lambert expires after the 2026 Primary and

General Elections, and he would be eligible to run for reelection to his House seat in the 2026 election

and also eligible to run for any other partisan office in the 2026 election; and

3WHEREAS, in discussing resolutions of censure passed by a County Executive Committee, Rule No.

44 of the Republican Party of Texas states in part that “such a resolution may include a request to

impose the penalties below to the SREC. The SREC must confirm or deny penalties prior to early

voting of the Republican Primary Election in which the Officeholder is seeking election.

Penalties:

If such a request is included, after not less than fourteen (14) days’ notice and opportunity to

the Officeholder to appear and be provided time to speak before the SREC in response to the

request. The SREC, by a three-fifths (3/5) vote of the full membership, may vote to concur with

the resolution of censure and impose one or more of the following penalties:

Penalty 1: Declare that no Rule or Bylaw enacted by any division of the Party at any

level that demands the Party be neutral in intraparty contests shall be observed with

respect to the named Officeholder, and no financial or other support shall be provided

to the Officeholder’s campaign by the Party except that which is required by law. If the

Officeholder files an application to run for any public office in the Republican Party

Primary Election following the censure resolution’s passage, the SREC shall be

authorized to spend up to twelve percent (12%) of the Party’s general fund on voter

education in the Officeholder’s district, by republishing the original censure resolution

verbatim, using a media format determined by the SREC.

Penalty 2: Declare that the named Officeholder is discouraged from participating in the

Republican Party Primary Election following the censure passage.

Penalty 3: Authorize and direct the State Chairman or any County Chairman to refuse

to accept any application for a place on the ballot of a Republican Primary Election for

a period of twenty-four (24) months following adoption of the censure and imposition of

said remedy”; and

WHEREAS, in its resolution of censure, the Taylor County Republican Party requested that the SREC

concur with the resolution of censure and that the SREC impose “all applicable penalties set forth in

Rule No. 44 of the Republican Party of Texas, including but not limited to, refusing to accept any

application from him for a place on the ballot of the Republican Primary Election for the period of

twenty-four (24) months following adoption of the censure”; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the State Republican Executive Committee concurs with the

violations of Republican Party of Texas Principles and Legislative Priorities stated in the resolution of

censure passed by the constituent Precinct Chairs of Texas House District 71 of the Taylor County

Republican Party and identified in this resolution; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas imposes Penalty 1 and Penalty 2

identified in Rule No. 44 on Representative Stan Lambert as follows:

Penalty 1: Declare that no Rule or Bylaw enacted by any division of the Party at any level that

demands the Party be neutral in intraparty contests shall be observed with respect to the named

Officeholder, and no financial or other support shall be provided to the Officeholder’s

campaign by the Party except that which is required by law. If the Officeholder files an

4application to run for any public office in the Republican Party Primary Election following the

censure resolution’s passage, the SREC shall be authorized to spend up to twelve percent (12%)

of the Party’s general fund on voter education in the Officeholder’s district, by republishing the

original censure resolution verbatim, using a media format determined by the SREC.

Penalty 2: Declare that the named Officeholder is discouraged from participating in the

Republican Party Primary Election following the censure passage; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing in this Resolution shall be construed to prohibit the use of

Party resources to encourage voting for Republican Party nominees or officeholders collectively, so

long as Representative Stan Lambert is not identified by name.

Passed by the State Republican Executive Committee, October 11, 2025

Resolution of Concurrence with the Censure of State Representative Jared Patterson

WHEREAS, Rule No. 44 of the Republican Party of Texas states that “a County or District Executive

Committee may, after no less than seven (7) days’ notice and invitation to the Officeholder to appear

and be provided time to speak before a County or District Executive Committee, by a two-thirds (2/3)

vote of those constituent Executive Committee Precinct Chairs present and voting, but in no case by

less than a majority of constituent Precinct Chairs of the County Executive Committee (CEC) in full,

adopt a resolution censuring a Republican public Officeholder representing all or a portion of that

County or District for three (3) or more actions taken during the Officeholder’s current term in

opposition to the core principles of the Republican Party of Texas defined in the Preamble of the Party

Platform as described in Rule No. 43A or to the Legislative Priorities adopted at the most recent State

Convention as described in Rule No. 34(c)”; and

WHEREAS, the constituent Precinct Chairs of House District 106 of the Denton County Republican

Party, at the meeting of the Denton County Republican Party Executive Committee meeting on

September 4, 2025, passed a “Resolution of Censure State Representative Jared Patterson (HD 106),”

which identified, among other grievances, the following nine actions taken during the Officeholder’s

current term (which began on January 14, 2025) in violation of the Principles or Legislative Priorities

of the Republican Party of Texas:

1. On January 14, 2025, Representative Jared Patterson did not vote for the Republican Caucus

nominee David Cook for Speaker of the House, but instead voted for Representative Dustin

Burrows, a willful disregard for RPT Principal 5 “Personal Accountability and Responsibility”

and a clear violation of the 2024 RPT Platform wherein Republican members were to vote as a

“unified body” for the Caucus selected Speaker (Record Votes 2 and 3); and

2. On January 23, 2025, Representative Jared Patterson voted to pass HR 4 without amendments

(Record Vote 10), which resulted in introducing Rule 16, Special Rule, Sec. 7 Rule 4, Sec. 8A,

on Page 262 of the House Rules, as well as Rule 16, Special Rule, Sec. 13 Rule 5, Sec. 19A, on

Page 266, which require face masks that comply with the recommendations of the Centers of

Disease Control for committee and subcommittee meetings, and for House or House Gallery

attendance, which are actions in opposition to Legislative Priority #8 “End Federal Overreach,”

which demands that Texans not be faced with any medical mandate; and

3. On January 23, 2025, Representative Jared Patterson moved the Previous Question on adoption

of HR 4 (Record Vote 9), introducing standing subcommittees that could be chaired and indeed

came to be chaired by the minority party, and thereby ending the debate at that time, a decision

14. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. that made impossible to amend HR 4 to remove the rule and making this vote an action in

opposition to Legislative Priority #4, “No Democrat Committee Chairs”; and

On April 30, 2025, Representative Jared Patterson voted in favor of HB 366 (Record Vote 982),

“relating to required disclosures on certain political advertising that contains altered media;

creating a criminal offense,” a vote in violation of RPT Principle 1, “…we support the strict

adherence to the original language and intent of the Declaration of Independence and

Constitutions of the United States and of Texas”; RPT Principle 3, “Preserving individual,

Texan and American Sovereignty and freedom”; and RPT Principle 4, “Limiting government

power to those items enumerated in the United States and Texas Constitutions” by chilling free

speech protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution; and

On May 5, 2025, Representative Jared Patterson voted in favor of HB 104 (Record Vote 1392),

relating to the creation of the Texas Future Fund and the Texas Future Fund Investment Review

Board and to the permissible uses of money in the Texas Future Fund. This creation would

significantly increase state spending and also grow government with another committee, an

action in opposition to RPT Principle 4, “Limiting government power to those items

enumerated in the United States and Texas Constitutions,” and RPT Principle 9, “A free

enterprise society unencumbered by government interference or subsidies”; and

On May 8, 2025, Representative Jared Patterson voted in favor of amendment #4 (Record Vote

1848) on SB 17, which weakened the bill by allowing Chinese nationals and other hostile

foreign actors to enter the United States on tourist visas and buy Texas land, rendering SB 17

ineffective and thereby making a vote for this amendment an action in opposition to Legislative

Priority #7,“Texas Is Not For Sale”, and to RPT Principle 3, “Preserving individual, Texan, and

American sovereignty and freedoms”; and

On May 26, 2025, Representative Jared Patterson voted in favor of SB 22, “relating to the

Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the

Texas moving image industry incentive fund” (Record Vote 3545), RPT Platform Principle 5,

“Personal Accountability and Responsibility,” and RPT Platform Principle 9, “A free enterprise

society unencumbered by government interference or subsidies”; the vote is in conflict with the

2024 RPT Platform opposing industry-specific subsidies and favoring free markets; corporate

welfare contradicts limited government; and

On April 10, 2025 (Record Vote 154), April 15, 2025 (Record Vote 174), and May 31, 2025

(Record Vote 4101), Representative Jared Patterson voted in favor of SB 1, the Texas State

Budget, which increased the budget by 43%, significantly increasing state spending and

expanding government operations, votes in opposition to RPT Principle 4, “Limiting

government power to those items enumerated in the United States and Texas Constitutions,”

and RPT Principle 9, “A free enterprise society unencumbered by government interference or

subsidies”; and

On May 28, 2025, Representative Jared Patterson voted in favor of amendment #1, (Record

Vote 3938) to delay election integrity on SB 2753, weakening the bill and moving

implementation to 2027 in opposition to Legislative Priority #2, “Secure Texas Elections”; and

2WHEREAS, the Denton County Republican Party provided notice to Representative Jared Patterson’s

office and an opportunity to speak prior to the vote taking place; and

WHEREAS, the constituent Precinct Chairs of House District 106 of the Denton County Republican

Party Executive Committee passed the resolution of censure of Representative Jared Patterson by both

a two-thirds (2/3) majority of those present and voting and a 50% majority of all constituent Precinct

Chairs, even those not in attendance; and

WHEREAS, the term of office for Representative Jared Patterson expires after the 2026 Primary and

General Elections, and he would be eligible to run for reelection to his House seat in the 2026 election

and also eligible to run for any other partisan office in the 2026 election; and

WHEREAS, in discussing resolutions of censure passed by a County Executive Committee, Rule No.

44 of the Republican Party of Texas states in part that “such a resolution may include a request to

impose the penalties below to the SREC. The SREC must confirm or deny penalties prior to early

voting of the Republican Primary Election in which the Officeholder is seeking election.

Penalties:

If such a request is included, after not less than fourteen (14) days’ notice and opportunity to

the Officeholder to appear and be provided time to speak before the SREC in response to the

request. The SREC, by a three-fifths (3/5) vote of the full membership, may vote to concur with

the resolution of censure and impose one or more of the following penalties:

Penalty 1: Declare that no Rule or Bylaw enacted by any division of the Party at any

level that demands the Party be neutral in intraparty contests shall be observed with

respect to the named Officeholder, and no financial or other support shall be provided

to the Officeholder’s campaign by the Party except that which is required by law. If the

Officeholder files an application to run for any public office in the Republican Party

Primary Election following the censure resolution’s passage, the SREC shall be

authorized to spend up to twelve percent (12%) of the Party’s general fund on voter

education in the Officeholder’s district, by republishing the original censure resolution

verbatim, using a media format determined by the SREC.

Penalty 2: Declare that the named Officeholder is discouraged from participating in the

Republican Party Primary Election following the censure passage.

Penalty 3: Authorize and direct the State Chairman or any County Chairman to refuse

to accept any application for a place on the ballot of a Republican Primary Election for

a period of twenty-four (24) months following adoption of the censure and imposition of

said remedy”; and

WHEREAS, in its resolution of censure, the Denton County Republican Party requested that the SREC

concur with the resolution of censure and that the SREC impose “all applicable penalties set forth in

Republican Party of Texas Rule No. 44, including but not limited to Penalty 3, refusal to accept any

application for a place on the ballot of a Republican Primary Election for a period of twenty-four (24)

months following adoption of the censure”; now

3THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the State Republican Executive Committee concurs with the

violations of Republican Party of Texas Principles and Legislative Priorities stated in the resolution of

censure passed by the constituent Precinct Chairs of Texas House District 106 of the Denton County

Republican Party and identified in this resolution; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas imposes Penalty 1 and Penalty 2

identified in Rule No. 44 on Representative Jared Patterson as follows:

Penalty 1: Declare that no Rule or Bylaw enacted by any division of the Party at any level that

demands the Party be neutral in intraparty contests shall be observed with respect to the named

Officeholder, and no financial or other support shall be provided to the Officeholder’s

campaign by the Party except that which is required by law. If the Officeholder files an

application to run for any public office in the Republican Party Primary Election following the

censure resolution’s passage, the SREC shall be authorized to spend up to twelve percent (12%)

of the Party’s general fund on voter education in the Officeholder’s district, by republishing the

original censure resolution verbatim, using a media format determined by the SREC.

Penalty 2: Declare that the named Officeholder is discouraged from participating in the

Republican Party Primary Election following the censure passage; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing in this Resolution shall be construed to prohibit the use of

Party resources to encourage voting for Republican Party nominees or officeholders collectively, so

long as Representative Jared Patterson is not identified by name.

Passed by the State Republican Executive Committee, October 11, 2025

Resolution of Concurrence with the Censure of State Representative Angelia Orr

WHEREAS, Rule No. 44 of the Republican Party of Texas states that “a County or District Executive

Committee may, after no less than seven (7) days’ notice and invitation to the Officeholder to appear

and be provided time to speak before a County or District Executive Committee, by a two-thirds (2/3)

vote of those constituent Executive Committee Precinct Chairs present and voting, but in no case by

less than a majority of constituent Precinct Chairs of the County Executive Committee (CEC) in full,

adopt a resolution censuring a Republican public Officeholder representing all or a portion of that

County or District for three (3) or more actions taken during the Officeholder’s current term in

opposition to the core principles of the Republican Party of Texas defined in the Preamble of the Party

Platform as described in Rule No. 43A or to the Legislative Priorities adopted at the most recent State

Convention as described in Rule No. 34(c)”; and

WHEREAS, the Republican Party of Bosque County, within Texas House District 13, passed a

resolution to censure State Representative Angelia Orr under the provisions of Rule No. 44 and

requested the concurrence of the SREC; and

WHEREAS, the constituent Precinct Chairs of House District 13 of the Leon County Republican Party,

at the meeting of the Leon County Republican Party Executive Committee on August 21, 2025, passed

a “Resolution to Censure Angelia Orr HD 13 Representative to the Texas House,” which identified,

among other grievances, the following six actions taken during the Officeholder’s current term (which

began on January 14, 2025) in violation of the Principles or Legislative Priorities of the Republican

Party of Texas:

1. On January 14, 2025, Representative Orr did not vote for the elected Republican Caucus

nominee David Cook for Speaker of the House as specified by then caucus rules; but instead

voted for Representative Dustin Burrows (Record Vote 2, Record Vote 3), knowing Dustin

Burrows had already negotiated the vote of the Democrats and committed to appointing

Democrats as committee chairs, in violation of Republican Party Legislative Priority No. 4 “No

Democrat Chairs”; and

2. On January 23, 2025:

(a) First Representative Orr seconded the motion of “Previous Question” and then

voted for “Previous Question,” the so-called “nuclear option,” wherein debate

was cut off and excluded Republican perfecting amendments to the proposed

House Rules (HR 4), which run 384 pages (Record Vote 9). The proposal was

13. 4. 5. 6. provided to the House Representatives at 4:30 a.m., only hours before most

Representatives would arrive at the Capitol and begin finding the email, and

(b) Voted in favor of the same HR 4 (Record Vote 10), House Rules of Procedure

that created subcommittees that were in previous sessions parts of other

standing committees and that also enabled Speaker Dustin Burrows to appoint

Democrats as vice chairs to all committees in violation of Republican Party of

Texas Principle 1 “…we support the strict adherence to the original language and

intent of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitutions of the United

States and of Texas” in that it denied representation to the constituents of HD 13

through a healthy debate and amendment process as called for by both the United

States and Texas Constitutions, and in violation of RPT Legislative Priority No. 4

“No Democrat Chairs”; and

Representative Orr cast her vote in favor of SB 22 (Record Vote 3545) to implement and fund a

movie industry incentive fund which provides $250 million annually and $2.5 Billion over 10

years in subsidies to the movie industry – managed by the Governor’s Office, with zero

legislative appropriation needed to spend it. The legislation also allocates money for these

subsidies instead of eliminating property tax, as previously promised to the people of Texas.

This action violates RPT Principle 9 “A free enterprise society unencumbered by government

interference or subsidies”; and

Representative Orr voted in favor of floor amendment #1 to SB 12, which would have

preserved DEI-related language in public education policy, in violation of RPT Principle 4

“Limiting government power to those items enumerated in the United States and Texas

Constitutions” (Record Vote 3489); and

Representative Orr voted in favor of HB 366, a bill banning Al-generated political memes, in

violation of RPT Principle 1 “…we support the strict adherence to the original language and

intent of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitutions of the United States and of

Texas,” RPT Principle 3 “Preserving individual, Texan, and American sovereignty and

freedom,” and RPT Principle 4 “Limiting government power to those items enumerated in the

United States and Texas Constitutions” by inhibiting free speech, protected by the First

Amendment of the United States Constitution (Record Vote 982); and

Representative Orr voted in favor of SB 1, a bill that expanded state spending by over 40%, in

violation of RPT Principle 4 “Limiting government power to those items enumerated in the

United States and Texas Constitutions,” RPT Principle 5 “Personal Accountability and

Responsibility,” and RPT Principle 9 “A free enterprise society unencumbered by government

interference or subsidies,” by supporting bloated government growth and disregarding

conservative stewardship of taxpayer funds (Record Vote 174); and

WHEREAS, the Leon County Republican Party provided notice to Representative Angelia Orr’s office

and an opportunity to speak prior to the vote taking place; and

WHEREAS, the constituent Precinct Chairs of House District 13 of the Leon County Republican Party

Executive Committee passed a resolution of censure of Representative Angelia Orr by both a two-

2thirds (2/3) majority of those present and voting and a 50% majority of all constituent Precinct Chairs,

even those not in attendance; and

WHEREAS, the term of office for Representative Angelia Orr expires after the 2026 Primary and

General Elections, and she would be eligible to run for reelection to her House seat in the 2026

election and also eligible to run for any other partisan office in the 2026 election; and

WHEREAS, in discussing resolutions of censure passed by a County Executive Committee, Rule No.

44 of the Republican Party of Texas states in part that “such a resolution may include a request to

impose the penalties below to the SREC. The SREC must confirm or deny penalties prior to early

voting of the Republican Primary Election in which the Officeholder is seeking election.

Penalties:

If such a request is included, after not less than fourteen (14) days’ notice and opportunity to

the Officeholder to appear and be provided time to speak before the SREC in response to the

request. The SREC, by a three-fifths (3/5) vote of the full membership, may vote to concur with

the resolution of censure and impose one or more of the following penalties:

Penalty 1: Declare that no Rule or Bylaw enacted by any division of the Party at any

level that demands the Party be neutral in intraparty contests shall be observed with

respect to the named Officeholder, and no financial or other support shall be provided

to the Officeholder’s campaign by the Party except that which is required by law. If the

Officeholder files an application to run for any public office in the Republican Party

Primary Election following the censure resolution’s passage, the SREC shall be

authorized to spend up to twelve percent (12%) of the Party’s general fund on voter

education in the Officeholder’s district, by republishing the original censure resolution

verbatim, using a media format determined by the SREC.

Penalty 2: Declare that the named Officeholder is discouraged from participating in the

Republican Party Primary Election following the censure passage.

Penalty 3: Authorize and direct the State Chairman or any County Chairman to refuse

to accept any application for a place on the ballot of a Republican Primary Election for

a period of twenty-four (24) months following adoption of the censure and imposition of

said remedy”; and

WHEREAS, in its resolution of censure, the Leon County Republican Party requested that the SREC

concur with the resolution of censure and that the SREC “impose all applicable penalties set forth in

RPT Rule No. 44”; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the State Republican Executive Committee concurs with the

violations of Republican Party of Texas Principles and Legislative Priorities stated in the resolution of

censure passed by the constituent Precinct Chairs of Texas House District 13 of the Leon County

Republican Party and identified in this resolution; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas imposes Penalty 1 and Penalty 2

identified in Rule No. 44 on Representative Angelia Orr as follows:

3Penalty 1: Declare that no Rule or Bylaw enacted by any division of the Party at any level that

demands the Party be neutral in intraparty contests shall be observed with respect to the named

Officeholder, and no financial or other support shall be provided to the Officeholder’s

campaign by the Party except that which is required by law. If the Officeholder files an

application to run for any public office in the Republican Party Primary Election following the

censure resolution’s passage, the SREC shall be authorized to spend up to twelve percent (12%)

of the Party’s general fund on voter education in the Officeholder’s district, by republishing the

original censure resolution verbatim, using a media format determined by the SREC.

Penalty 2: Declare that the named Officeholder is discouraged from participating in the

Republican Party Primary Election following the censure passage; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing in this Resolution shall be construed to prohibit the use of

Party resources to encourage voting for Republican Party nominees or officeholders collectively, so

long as Representative Angelia Orr is not identified by name.

Passed by the State Republican Executive Committee, October 11, 2025

Resolution of Concurrence with the Censure of State Representative Dade Phelan

WHEREAS, Rule No. 44 of the Republican Party of Texas states that “a County or District Executive

Committee may, after no less than seven (7) days’ notice and invitation to the Officeholder to appear

and be provided time to speak before a County or District Executive Committee, by a two-thirds (2/3)

vote of those constituent Executive Committee Precinct Chairs present and voting, but in no case by

less than a majority of constituent Precinct Chairs of the County Executive Committee (CEC) in full,

adopt a resolution censuring a Republican public Officeholder representing all or a portion of that

County or District for three (3) or more actions taken during the Officeholder’s current term in

opposition to the core principles of the Republican Party of Texas defined in the Preamble of the Party

Platform as described in Rule No. 43A or to the Legislative Priorities adopted at the most recent State

Convention as described in Rule No. 34(c)”; and

WHEREAS, the constituent Precinct Chairs of House District 21 of the Orange County Republican

Party, at the meeting of the Orange County Republican Party Executive Committee meeting on August

22, 2025, passed a “Resolution to Censure Texas House District 21 Representative Dade Phelan,”

which identified, among other grievances, the following nine actions taken during the Officeholder’s

current term (which began on January 14, 2025) in violation of the Principles or Legislative Priorities

of the Republican Party of Texas:

1. Representative Phelan opposed core RPT Principle 5 “Personal accountability and

responsibility,” by not voting for the Republican Caucus Nominee for Speaker of the House,

and instead voted for Representative Dustin Burrows (Record Vote 2); and

2. Representative Phelan violated RPT Principle 5 by seconding and voting for the “Previous

Question” motion on HR 4, the 2025 House Rules, thereby shutting down all debate and

eliminating any possibility of amending HR 4 to remove the provision that allowed the minority

party to chair standing subcommittees. These actions are a clear violation of RPT Legislative

Priority # 4 – “No Democrat Chairs,” which specifies not to appoint any Democrat Committee

Chairs (Record Vote 9); and

3. Representative Phelan voted in favor of HB 2442, which would loosen mail-in voting

restrictions in violation of Legislative Priority #2 – “Secure Texas Elections” (Record Vote

2615); and

4. Representative Phelan voted for HB 34, allowing state investments in foreign entities, including

adversaries, in violation of Legislative Priority #7 – “Texas is Not for Sale” (Record Vote

3432); and

15. Representative Phelan voted for HB 805, a bill opening the door to policy creep that could

threaten Texas energy sovereignty and grid independence in violation of Legislative Priority

#6 – “Secure the Electric Grid” (Record Vote 392); and

6. Representative Phelan authored and voted in favor of HB 366, a vague and overly broad bill

that would regulate certain types political content, chilling free speech in violation of RPT

Principle 1 “…we support the strict adherence to the original language and intent of the

Declaration of Independence and the Constitutions of the United States and of Texas,” RPT

Principle 3 “Preserving individual, Texan, and American sovereignty and freedom,” and RPT

Principle 4 “Limiting government power to those items enumerated in the United States and

Texas Constitutions” (Record Vote 982); and

7. Representative Phelan co-authored and voted for HB 1738, a bill that would decriminalize

same-sex sodomy in violation of RPT Principle 6 “…traditional marriage between a natural

man and a natural woman” (Record Vote 2714); and

8. Representative Phelan violated Legislative Priority #2 – “Secure Texas Elections” by voting in

committee to oppose SB 2743, an act which would have authorized the Attorney General to

ensure election crimes in Texas do not go unprosecuted (State Affairs Committee; May 23,

2025, 11 a.m. formal meeting); and

9. Representative Phelan voted for SB 22, which allocates up to $2.5 billion to Texas film and

television production incentives, violating RPT Principle 5 “Personal Accountability and

Responsibility” by supporting a massive subsidy funded by taxpayers rather than opposing

government overreach in economic affairs and RPT Principle 9 “A free enterprise society

unencumbered by government interference or subsidies” by supporting substantial state

spending on special-interest programs rather than prioritizing conservative stewardship of

public finances (Record Vote 3541); and

WHEREAS, the Orange County Republican Party provided notice to Representative Dade Phelan’s

office and an opportunity to speak prior to the vote taking place; and

WHEREAS, the constituent Precinct Chairs of House District 21 of the Orange County Republican

Party Executive Committee passed the resolution of censure of Representative Dade Phelan by both a

two-thirds (2/3) majority of those present and voting and a 50% majority of all constituent Precinct

Chairs, even those not in attendance; and

WHEREAS, the term of office for Representative Dade Phelan expires after the 2026 Primary and

General Elections, and he would be eligible to run for reelection to his House seat in the 2026 election

and also eligible to run for any other partisan office in the 2026 election; and

WHEREAS, in discussing resolutions of censure passed by a County Executive Committee, Rule No.

44 of the Republican Party of Texas states in part that “such a resolution may include a request to

impose the penalties below to the SREC. The SREC must confirm or deny penalties prior to early

voting of the Republican Primary Election in which the Officeholder is seeking election.

2Penalties:

If such a request is included, after not less than fourteen (14) days’ notice and opportunity to

the Officeholder to appear and be provided time to speak before the SREC in response to the

request. The SREC, by a three-fifths (3/5) vote of the full membership, may vote to concur with

the resolution of censure and impose one or more of the following penalties:

Penalty 1: Declare that no Rule or Bylaw enacted by any division of the Party at any

level that demands the Party be neutral in intraparty contests shall be observed with

respect to the named Officeholder, and no financial or other support shall be provided

to the Officeholder’s campaign by the Party except that which is required by law. If the

Officeholder files an application to run for any public office in the Republican Party

Primary Election following the censure resolution’s passage, the SREC shall be

authorized to spend up to twelve percent (12%) of the Party’s general fund on voter

education in the Officeholder’s district, by republishing the original censure resolution

verbatim, using a media format determined by the SREC.

Penalty 2: Declare that the named Officeholder is discouraged from participating in the

Republican Party Primary Election following the censure passage.

Penalty 3: Authorize and direct the State Chairman or any County Chairman to refuse

to accept any application for a place on the ballot of a Republican Primary Election for

a period of twenty-four (24) months following adoption of the censure and imposition of

said remedy”; and

WHEREAS, in its resolution of censure, the Orange County Republican Party requested that the SREC

concur with the resolution of censure and that the SREC impose “all applicable penalties outlined in

Rule No. 44 of the RPT Rules”; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the State Republican Executive Committee concurs with the

violations of Republican Party of Texas Principles and Legislative Priorities stated in the resolution of

censure passed by the constituent Precinct Chairs of Texas House District 21 of the Orange County

Republican Party and identified in this resolution; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas imposes Penalty 1 and Penalty 2

identified in Rule No. 44 on Representative Dade Phelan as follows:

Penalty 1: Declare that no Rule or Bylaw enacted by any division of the Party at any level that

demands the Party be neutral in intraparty contests shall be observed with respect to the named

Officeholder, and no financial or other support shall be provided to the Officeholder’s

campaign by the Party except that which is required by law. If the Officeholder files an

application to run for any public office in the Republican Party Primary Election following the

censure resolution’s passage, the SREC shall be authorized to spend up to twelve percent (12%)

of the Party’s general fund on voter education in the Officeholder’s district, by republishing the

original censure resolution verbatim, using a media format determined by the SREC.

3Penalty 2: Declare that the named Officeholder is discouraged from participating in the

Republican Party Primary Election following the censure passage; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing in this Resolution shall be construed to prohibit the use of

Party resources to encourage voting for Republican Party nominees or officeholders collectively, so

long as Representative Dade Phelan is not identified by name.

Passed by the State Republican Executive Committee, October 11, 2025

Resolution of Concurrence with the Censure of State Representative Gary VanDeaver

WHEREAS, Rule No. 44 of the Republican Party of Texas states that “a County or District Executive

Committee may, after no less than seven (7) days’ notice and invitation to the Officeholder to appear

and be provided time to speak before a County or District Executive Committee, by a two-thirds (2/3)

vote of those constituent Executive Committee Precinct Chairs present and voting, but in no case by

less than a majority of constituent Precinct Chairs of the County Executive Committee (CEC) in full,

adopt a resolution censuring a Republican public Officeholder representing all or a portion of that

County or District for three (3) or more actions taken during the Officeholder’s current term in

opposition to the core principles of the Republican Party of Texas defined in the Preamble of the Party

Platform as described in Rule No. 43A or to the Legislative Priorities adopted at the most recent State

Convention as described in Rule No. 34(c)”; and

WHEREAS, within Texas House District 1, both the Red River County and Morris County Republican

Parties passed resolutions to censure State Representative Gary VanDeaver under the provisions of

Rule No. 44 and requested the concurrence of the SREC; and

WHEREAS, The constituent Precinct Chairs of House District 1 of the Lamar County Republican

Party, at the meeting of the Lamar County Republican Party Executive Committee on September 6,

2025, Executive Committee meeting, passed a “Resolution to Censure State Representative House

District 1 – Gary VanDeaver,” which identified, among other grievances, the following six actions

taken during the Officeholder’s current term (which began on January 14, 2025) in violation of the

Principles or Legislative Priorities of the Republican Party of Texas:

1. On January 14, 2025, Representative VanDeaver did not vote for the elected Republican Caucus

nominee David Cook for Speaker of the Texas House, but instead voted for Representative

Dustin Burrows, who was not the Republican Caucus nominee for House Speaker, a disregard

for RPT Principle 5 “Personal accountability and responsibility” and a violation of 2024 RPT

Platform Plank 213 which calls for Republican House Members to vote as a “unified body” for

the Caucus selected Speaker; and

2. On January 23, 2025, Representative VanDeaver voted in favor of the Previous Question

motion, enabling the so-called “nuclear option,” wherein debate was cut off to exclude

Republican perfecting amendments to the Rules of the 89th House Legislative Session, and

approving Democrat only Committee vice chairs, in opposition to RPT Legislative Priority #4

“No Democrat Chairs,” adopted at the 2024 Republican Party of Texas State Convention

(Record Vote 9); on January 23, 2025, Representative VanDeaver also voted in favor of HR 4,

Rules that required compulsory appointment of solely minority party Committee vice chairs

13. 4. 5. 6. awarding them sweeping new powers and authority (per HR 4, Rule 4, Sec 4A), a disregard for

the intent of RPT Legislative Priority #4 “No Democrat Chairs” and Platform Plank 213(b);

and

On March 10, 2025, the last action on HB 1304 was a referral to the House Public Health

Committee, through which Committee Chairman VanDeaver ended the bill’s progress; his

inaction on HB 1304 in the Committee was in opposition to RPT Legislative Priority #8 “End

Federal Overreach” regarding medical freedom; the bill would have required labeling of certain

products containing or derived from aborted human fetal tissue; and

On April 23, 2025, Representative VanDeaver voted in favor of HB 805 (relating to a study by

the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the interconnection of electric transmission service

facilities with the United Mexican States); the Democrat-sponsored bill was unanimously

opposed by the SREC Legislative Priorities Committee and therefore, his vote in favor was an

action in opposition to the RPT Legislative Priority to “Secure the Electric Grid” (Record Vote

392); and

On April 30, 2025, Representative VanDeaver voted in favor of HB 366, a bill that “creates a

criminal offense on certain political advertising that contains altered media”; a vote for this bill

violates RPT Principle 1 “…strict adherence to the original language and intent of the

Declaration of Independence and the Constitutions of the United States and of Texas,” which

declare that no law should be enacted to restrict the freedom of speech; the bill stands in

opposition to 2024 RPT Platform Planks 1, 11, and 181, which further assert our First

Amendment rights including free speech; HB 366 represents encroachment upon the free

speech rights of Texas citizens (Record Vote 982); and

On May 1, 2025, Representative VanDeaver voted in favor of HB 1359 (relating to the creation

of a program to provide income-based assistance for certain retail electric customers); the

Democrat-sponsored bill was unanimously opposed by the SREC Legislative Priorities

Committee and therefore, his vote in favor was in opposition to the RPT Legislative Priority to

“Secure the Electric Grid”; additionally, the House Research Organization Bill Analysis states

that the bill would have a negative impact of $8.5 million to general revenue related funds

through the biennium (Record Vote 1149); and

WHEREAS, the Lamar County Republican Party provided notice to Representative Gary VanDeaver’s

office and an opportunity to speak prior to the vote taking place; and

WHEREAS, the constituent Precinct Chairs of House District 1 of the Lamar County Republican Party

Executive Committee passed the resolution of censure of Representative Gary VanDeaver by both a

two-thirds (2/3) majority of those present and voting and a 50% majority of all constituent Precinct

Chairs, even those not in attendance; and

WHEREAS, the term of office for Representative Gary VanDeaver expires after the 2026 Primary and

General Elections, and he would be eligible to run for reelection to his House seat in the 2026 election

and also eligible to run for any other partisan office in the 2026 election; and

2WHEREAS, in discussing resolutions of censure passed by a County Executive Committee, Rule No.

44 of the Republican Party of Texas states in part that “such a resolution may include a request to

impose the penalties below to the SREC. The SREC must confirm or deny penalties prior to early

voting of the Republican Primary Election in which the Officeholder is seeking election.

Penalties:

If such a request is included, after not less than fourteen (14) days’ notice and opportunity to

the Officeholder to appear and be provided time to speak before the SREC in response to the

request. The SREC, by a three-fifths (3/5) vote of the full membership, may vote to concur with

the resolution of censure and impose one or more of the following penalties:

Penalty 1: Declare that no Rule or Bylaw enacted by any division of the Party at any

level that demands the Party be neutral in intraparty contests shall be observed with

respect to the named Officeholder, and no financial or other support shall be provided

to the Officeholder’s campaign by the Party except that which is required by law. If the

Officeholder files an application to run for any public office in the Republican Party

Primary Election following the censure resolution’s passage, the SREC shall be

authorized to spend up to twelve percent (12%) of the Party’s general fund on voter

education in the Officeholder’s district, by republishing the original censure resolution

verbatim, using a media format determined by the SREC.

Penalty 2: Declare that the named Officeholder is discouraged from participating in the

Republican Party Primary Election following the censure passage.

Penalty 3: Authorize and direct the State Chairman or any County Chairman to refuse

to accept any application for a place on the ballot of a Republican Primary Election for

a period of twenty-four (24) months following adoption of the censure and imposition of

said remedy”; and

WHEREAS, in its resolution of censure, the Lamar County Republican Party requested that the SREC

concur with the resolution of censure and that the SREC impose “all applicable penalties set forth in

Rule No. 44 of the Republican Party of Texas, including but not limited to, refusing to accept any

application from him for a place on the ballot of the Republican Primary Election for the period of

twenty-four (24) months following adoption of the censure”; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the State Republican Executive Committee concurs with the

violations of Republican Party of Texas Principles and Legislative Priorities stated in the resolution of

censure passed by the constituent Precinct Chairs of Texas House District 1 of the Lamar County

Republican Party and identified in this resolution; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas imposes Penalty 1 and Penalty 2

identified in Rule No. 44 on Representative Gary VanDeaver as follows:

Penalty 1: Declare that no Rule or Bylaw enacted by any division of the Party at any level that

demands the Party be neutral in intraparty contests shall be observed with respect to the named

Officeholder, and no financial or other support shall be provided to the Officeholder’s

3campaign by the Party except that which is required by law. If the Officeholder files an

application to run for any public office in the Republican Party Primary Election following the

censure resolution’s passage, the SREC shall be authorized to spend up to twelve percent (12%)

of the Party’s general fund on voter education in the Officeholder’s district, by republishing the

original censure resolution verbatim, using a media format determined by the SREC.

Penalty 2: Declare that the named Officeholder is discouraged from participating in the

Republican Party Primary Election following the censure passage; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing in this Resolution shall be construed to prohibit the use of

Party resources to encourage voting for Republican Party nominees or officeholders collectively, so

long as Representative Gary VanDeaver is not identified by name.

Passed by the State Republican Executive Committee, October 11, 2025

WHEREAS, drug overdose deaths in Texas rose from 1,988 in 2012 to 4,721 in 2022, reflecting a devastating public health crisis driven largely by fentanyl and other illicit substances; and

WHEREAS, Section 32.003(a)(5) of the Texas Family Code currently allows a minor to consent to medical, dental, psychological, and surgical treatment – including examination and treatment for drug addiction, dependency, or related conditions – without parental knowledge or consent; and

WHEREAS, on August 21, 2022, 15-year-old Hays High School student Noah Rodriguez tragically died of an accidental fentanyl overdose; and

WHEREAS, Noah’s mother, Janel Rodriguez, had previously sought to admit her son into a substance abuse treatment program but was denied due to the minor-consent provision in Section 32.003(a)(5); and

WHEREAS, Plank 17 of the 2024 Republican Party of Texas Platform declares: “Parental Rights: The rights of parents are foundational to Western society and shall be respected, affirmed, and protected by the Texas Constitution and Texas Law…We call upon the Legislature to properly recognize and affirm the fundamental right of parents to make all decisions regarding the upbringing and control of their children in all aspects…Any failure to recognize, protect, or honor these fundamental rights shall be actionable”; and

WHEREAS, allowing minors to refuse life-saving substance abuse treatment against their parents’ judgment undermines the God-given authority of parents and endangers vulnerable children, and has harmed Texas children during this historic overdose epidemic; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas urges the Texas Legislature to amend Section 32.003 of the Texas Family Code to remove the minor’s independent consent authority for substance abuse treatment and to explicitly affirm the right of parents or legal guardians to compel their minor child into a licensed substance abuse treatment program when, in the parents’ judgment, such intervention is necessary to protect the child’s health and life.

WHEREAS, each artificial Intelligence (AI) data center is projected to require up to five million gallons of water per day for cooling and operational needs; and

WHEREAS, new cooling technologies now enable water to be recycled, thereby reducing demand for fresh water and minimizing stress on Texas aquifers; and

WHEREAS, the oil and gas industry in Texas has established proven water management protocols, including the use of interconnected reserve pits designed for recycling and heat management; and

WHEREAS, a system of three interconnected reserve pits, each holding approximately 100,000 gallons, would provide adequate capacity for each Al data center while reducing freshwater withdrawals; and

WHEREAS, prioritizing the use of recycled water from oil and gas operations would prevent unnecessary depletion of natural aquifers and conserve resources for Texas communities, agriculture, and future growth; and

WHEREAS, the process of using recycled water to pull heat from computer chips can reduce overall demand on the Texas electric grid; and

WHEREAS, establishing uniform standards for AI data centers would ensure fairness, protect Texas natural resources, and encourage responsible technological innovation; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas calls upon the Texas Legislature to require AI data centers operating in Texas to:

1. Follow the same water management and recycling protocols currently required of the oil and gas industry;

2. Use interconnected reserve pits of sufficient size to allow full water recycling and storage;

3. Prioritize the use of recycled water from oil and gas operations to protect Texas aquifers; and

4. Implement technologies that convert heat into power to reduce strain on the Texas electric grid.

WHEREAS, the right to private property is a foundational principle of Liberty and a core component of the American and Texan way of life – a right guaranteed by both the United States and Texas Constitutions; and

WHEREAS, under the Fifth Amendment, the Constitution of the United States guarantees that private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation; and

WHEREAS, eminent domain – the power of the government or delegated private entities to seize private property for essential public infrastructure such as roads, schools, and utilities, with compensation – should be strictly limited and exercised only under conditions of clear, immediate, and compelling public necessity; and

WHEREAS, the definition of “public use” has been judicially and legislatively expanded to include projects justified by speculative future economic development, tax revenue increases, or private partnerships; and

WHEREAS, the current eminent domain laws in Texas have allowed for the taking of private property for purposes that have disproportionately benefitted private interests, under the pretense of public use or economic development; and

WHEREAS, many rural landowners, ranchers, family farms, multi-generational family properties, and small communities have been disproportionately harmed by eminent domain projects, threats and takings with inadequate transparency, insufficient compensation, and limited legal recourse; and

WHEREAS, recent projects, including proposed reservoirs and infrastructure developments, have raised serious concerns about the misuse of eminent domain to displace communities and transfer land to private or quasi-governmental entities without clear, immediate, direct public necessity; and

WHEREAS, many such projects have boosted urban growth and private developers at the direct expense of rural communities, natural ecosystems, and agricultural lands; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas urges the Texas Legislature to uphold the original standard for eminent domain in which true public necessity must first be demonstrated through transparent, accountable planning processes with ample opportunity for local input, environmental review, and economic justification when all other resources have been exhausted; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas calls upon the Texas Legislature and all relevant state agencies to implement the following measures:

1. Eminent Domain Reform

The Texas Legislature should introduce legislation to:

• Replace all references to “public use” within the Texas Constitution and relevant statutes with “public necessity”;
• Reform eminent domain statutes to strengthen protections for property owners by clearly defining “public necessity” to exclude private development and speculative projects;
• Prohibit the use of eminent domain for any project primarily driven by economic development purposes, speculative population or tax growth, real estate or commercial development, and public-private partnerships that provide private economic return;
• Prohibit the delegation of eminent domain authority to private companies, unelected boards, or entities that stand to profit from the land acquisition;
• Require rigorous public necessity findings before any eminent domain power is exercised within the given location or any downstream and surrounding areas, including economic, environmental, and community impact assessments;
• Require any entity exercising eminent domain to prove immediate public necessity through a third-party, independent review board, demonstrate that no less intrusive options exist, and show that the project benefits the local population where the taking occurs;
• Mandate transparent, participatory planning processes for all proposed projects involving eminent domain, including public hearings and meaningful local stakeholder engagement;
• Mandate a public referendum for any eminent domain project exceeding 100 acres or affecting more than ten property owners;
• Ensure fair, timely, and full compensation of no less than 200% of fair market value to property owners, thereby accounting for long-term land value, relocation costs, damages, and emotional and cultural loss of agricultural, residential, and environmentally sensitive land;
• Create legal safeguards and independent oversight mechanisms to review eminent domain cases and provide property owners with accessible avenues for appeal and redress;
• Establish a right of reversion whereby if land acquired through eminent domain is not used for its original stated purpose within ten years, it must be offered to the previous owner at the original compensation rate plus inflation;

2. Protection of Agricultural and Natural Lands

The Texas Legislature should create special protections:

• For prime farmland, timberland, watersheds, bottomland hardwood forests, and multi-generational ranches and homesteads;
• To ensure that the affected lands may only be condemned by eminent domain upon an absolute showing of unavoidable, immediate public necessity and only with a two-thirds affirmative vote of the local electorate.

Footnote:

“Public necessity” means a project that is essential to address an immediate and critical need for public infrastructure or services that directly benefit the general population and cannot reasonably be provided through any alternative means.

WHEREAS, the Republican Party of Texas proudly recognizes exceptional Texans whose courage, integrity, and dedication to truth advance accountability, transparency, and the protection of Texas families; and

WHEREAS, Erin Anderson, an investigative journalist with Texas Scorecard, has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to exposing sexual-abuse-related educator misconduct and uncovering systemic failures that have placed Texas students at grave risk and violated public trust; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Anderson’s reporting has revealed not only general misconduct, but also an alarming and persistent pattern of sexual abuse, sexual grooming, and failures by school districts and administrators to properly address or report suspected abuse, despite clear and mandatory obligations under state law; and

WHEREAS, her work has amplified the voices of victims and exposed how repeated failures at the district level have allowed predators to remain in classrooms, move between districts, and continue harming children; and

WHEREAS, despite Texas law making it a state jail felony for administrators to ignore or mishandle suspected abuse, Ms. Anderson uncovered widespread and repeated lapses in enforcement and oversight by the Texas Education Agency – failures that have allowed sexual misconduct cases to persist unchecked and without consequence; and

WHEREAS, through her in-depth investigations of “bad apples” within the education system, Ms. Anderson has revealed that sexual misconduct by educators is far more pervasive than publicly acknowledged, and that existing safeguards – including the “Don’t Pass the Trash” law and the state’s “Do Not Hire” registry – have too often been minimized, ignored, or undermined through noncompliance; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Anderson’s courageous journalism played a critical role in the passage of House Bill 4623 during the 89th Legislature, a landmark law that removes sovereign immunity from civil liability for public school entities that are negligent in hiring, employing, or reporting educator sexual misconduct – thereby empowering victims and families to seek justice when schools violate their duty to protect children; and

WHEREAS, Erin Anderson exemplifies the highest ideals of responsible journalism: fearlessly holding powerful officials accountable, defending vulnerable students, and serving the public good with unwavering courage and integrity; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas hereby commends Erin Anderson for her outstanding investigative reporting, her steadfast advocacy for victims of sexual abuse, and her vital role in exposing the failures of districts to eradicate sexual misconduct in Texas schools.

WHEREAS, the Republican Party of Texas is steadfastly committed to elections that are fair, honest, and transparent, enabling voters to make informed decisions; and

WHEREAS, “push polling” is a deceptive and unethical practice in which voters are contacted under the guise of an objective survey while being fed false, misleading, or defamatory information about a candidate, and it serves to distort and bias public perception rather than gather real data; and

WHEREAS, this practice is so widely discredited that the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR), the American Association of Political Consultants, the Council for Marketing and Opinion Research, and the National Council on Public Polls have all publicly denounced push polling as unethical and damaging to the integrity of elections; and

WHEREAS, such practices erode trust in the electoral process, unscrupulously damage candidates’ reputations through false innuendo or misleading claims, and undermine the integrity of our Republican primaries; and

WHEREAS, Republican voters deserve accurate and truthful information about primary candidates, and every candidate, consultant, and organization affiliated with the Republican Party bears a responsibility to campaign with respect for the electorate and adherence to ethical practices; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas condemns the use of push polling, recognizing it as a deceptive and disreputable tactic intended to mislead voters and dishonorably malign fellow Republican candidates; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas calls upon all Republican candidates, campaigns, consultants, and allied organizations to categorically reject and refrain from any use of push polling.

WHEREAS, on November 18, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations; and

WHEREAS, Governor Abbott’s designation proclamation included that the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood stated that “Jihad is an obligation…on every Muslim and cannot be ignored nor evaded” and that Jihad means “the fighting of the unbelievers, and involves all possible efforts that are necessary to dismantle the power of the enemies of Islam including beating them, plundering their wealth, destroying their places of worship, and smashing their idols”; and

WHEREAS, Governor Abbott’s proclamation explains that the Muslim Brotherhood continues to this day to pursue the organization’s primary goal: to resurrect an Islamic state – a caliphate – empowered to forcibly impose Sharia Law worldwide, as stated by Mohammed Badie, the Eighth Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood; and

WHEREAS, the Muslim Brotherhood operates and provides support for a multitude of branches around the world which engage in murderous terrorist acts, and branches have been declared terrorist organizations even in some Muslim-majority countries; and

WHEREAS, Hamas, a branch of the Muslim Brotherhood formed in 1987, kidnapped and murdered American citizens in the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel; and

WHEREAS, the FBI identifies CAIR as an Islamist organization that was founded as a front group for Hamas; and

WHEREAS, CAIR was named in the Holy Land Foundation prosecution as an unindicted co-conspirator in the largest successful prosecution of terrorism financing; and

WHEREAS, multiple CAIR members have been successfully prosecuted and convicted for financing terrorism and conspiring to aid Islamic terrorist groups; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Texas State Republican Executive Committee applauds Governor Abbott for his proclamation designating the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations, and we encourage him to vigorously pursue the investigation and prosecution of these organizations and any others that provide support, aid, or assistance to the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR.

WHEREAS, Jodie Anne Barta was born on April 20, 1957, in Dallas, Texas; and

WHEREAS, she earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas in Austin and, while she was a student, served as an officer in the University of Texas Young Republicans; and

WHEREAS, she was a leader in Youth for Reagan in 1976, and already as a young adult deservedly earned a reputation for volunteering countless hours for conservative causes and candidates; and

WHEREAS, she married Bob Laubenberg in 1994, and they raised two children, David and Liz; and

WHEREAS, Jodie Laubenberg was passionate about promoting conservative values in government, was a respected grassroots conservative, and a consistent presence at Republican conventions for many years; and

WHEREAS, she served on the Texas State Republican Executive Committee from 1994 to 1997; and

WHEREAS, she served on Parker City Council from 1999 to 2003; and

WHEREAS, Jodie Laubenberg honorably served the people of Texas House District 89 from 2003 to 2019, distinguishing herself through principled leadership and unwavering commitment to the values of the Republican Party; and

WHEREAS, during her eight terms in the Texas House of Representatives, Laubenberg was a strong and effective voice for the pro-life movement, sponsoring landmark legislation, including House Bill 2 in 2013, which reaffirmed Texas’ commitment to protecting preborn life and ensuring women’s health and safety; and

WHEREAS, Representative Laubenberg also championed tort reform, responsible budget management, private property rights, election security, and Texans’ right to bear arms; and

WHEREAS, she served with distinction as Chair of the House Committee on Elections and the Committee on Public Health; and

WHEREAS, her legacy is one of courage, conviction, and faithful service to the people of Texas, leaving an indelible mark on our state and Party through her dedication to Republican values; and

WHEREAS, Jodie Laubenberg was a vivacious and dynamic powerhouse who truly loved Jesus, her family, and Texas; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas mourns the passing of former State Representative Jodie Anne Laubenberg, a faithful conservative leader, public servant, and tireless advocate for the principles of limited government, individual liberty, and the sanctity of life; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we, the State Republican Executive Committee, honor our departed colleague and friend Jodie, who in her LIFE fervently promoted LIFE, and whose legacy therefore will continue to give countless Texas children a future; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas extends our deepest condolences to Jodie’s husband Bob, to their son David and his wife Jessica, to their daughter Liz and her husband Tyler, to their grandchildren Madeline, Declan, Emma, and Ava, to their extended family, and to Jodie’s many friends around Texas.

WHEREAS, Edee LeAnn Sinclair was born on July 9, 1965, in Phillipsburg, Kansas; and

WHEREAS, Edee was the devoted wife of Rick Sinclair, and they made their home in Needville, Fort Bend County, Texas; and

WHEREAS, Edee and Rick were loving parents to their daughter Abby, of blessed memory, and their sons Richie and Andrew, as well as devoted grandparents; and

WHEREAS, Edee was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, and her life reflected Galatians 5:22-23 as she radiantly displayed “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control”; and

WHEREAS, Edee was known for her abiding happiness and her kind and nurturing spirit, which touched countless lives as she embodied the love of Christ in all she did; and

WHEREAS, music was a cherished avenue for Edee to glorify God and bless others, and she shared her musical talent by teaching hundreds of children to play the ukulele, sparking in them a love for music and nurturing their creativity; and

WHEREAS, Edee loved the United States and Texas deeply, giving generously of her time, talents, and energy to preserve the values and freedoms she held dear; and

WHEREAS, Edee was an ardent pro-life advocate and a pillar in Texas Republican politics, and her wisdom and mentorship shaped the careers of many state and federal politicians and rightfully earned Edee widespread respect as a trusted advisor and influential leader in the Republican Party; and

WHEREAS, Edee was a resolute conservative voice, a true patriot, and a tireless advocate for liberty, limited government, and the Constitution of the United States, and her leadership and passion for public service inspired those around her and strengthened the Republican Party; and

WHEREAS, Edee served as an election judge for over 30 years and as the Vice Chair of the Fort Bend County Republican Party; and

WHEREAS, Edee LeAnn Sinclair was honored by the Fort Bend County Republican Party in 2021 with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteerism and Defending Conservative Values, and this honor was recognized in House Resolution 1415 by the Texas House of Representatives during the 87th Legislature; and

WHEREAS, Edee LeAnn Sinclair represented Senatorial District 18 with honor, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to conservative principles for three terms from 2016-2022 on the Texas State Republican Executive Committee (SREC); and

WHEREAS, the Republican Party of Texas lost our dear friend Edee LeAnn Sinclair on August 9, 2025; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas honors and remembers Edee LeAnn Sinclair for her faithful service to Fort Bend County, to Senatorial District 18, to Texas, and to the United States of America and for her steadfast patriotism and lifelong dedication to the Republican Party; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas expresses our deepest condolences to Edee’s husband Rick Sinclair, to their sons Richie and Andrew, to their entire family, and to all of Edee’s beloved friends.

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Psalm 16:11

WHEREAS, the Republican Party of Texas affirms that education is a God-given right and parental responsibility, and that every Texas child deserves a safe, high-quality, and legally compliant education; and

WHEREAS, the 2024 Republican Party of Texas Platform, adopted by grassroots delegates with overwhelming support, unequivocally prioritizes parents as the primary educators and disciplinarians of their children (Plank 85), urges the Legislature to create an independent Office of Inspector General of Education to investigate waste, fraud, and abuse – particularly sexual abuse of students, violations of parental rights, and violations of student due process rights in school settings (Plank 86) – and calls for compelling superintendents to report sex crimes within schools to outside law enforcement while removing civil liability immunity for schools and employees in such cases (2024 Legislative Priority on Stop Sexualizing Texas Kids); and

WHEREAS, these Platform planks highlight the urgent need for robust enforcement mechanisms to safeguard children, hold educators accountable, and ensure transparency – principles imperiled by systemic failures in Texas public education; and

WHEREAS, Texas has failed to achieve measurable academic gains commensurate with record funding increases, with the 2024 Nation’s Report Card (NAEP) results showing that Texas ranked 37th in 4th-grade reading, 44th in 8th-grade reading, and 34th in 8th-grade math – lagging far behind Republican-led states such as Florida, Tennessee, and Mississippi, where targeted reforms have driven significant post-pandemic recovery; and

WHEREAS, the Texas Education Commission has presided over systemic failures to protect children from physical and sexual abuse in both traditional public schools and charter schools, exemplified by:

· The Celina ISD scandal, in which coach Caleb Elliott has been indicted on eight federal counts of sexual exploitation of children involving at least 39 minor victims, with four civil lawsuits filed on behalf of 34 families, alleging the district covered up misconduct despite complaints, violated mandatory reporting laws, and failed to intervene decisively, while the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has launched only a belated investigation without imposing immediate corrective actions;

· Over 6,888 reported incidents of educator sexual and violent misconduct against students from 2022–2025, with approximately 6,654 remaining unresolved per TEA data, a quantity which signifies a gross dereliction in enforcing the Do Not Hire Registry;

· Continued issuance of expansion waivers to charter networks with documented histories of abuse and financial misconduct, as the TEA has granted at least 17 such waivers to underperforming charters since 2016, enabling growth despite failing campuses and non-compliance; and

WHEREAS, persistent violations of federal special-education law have caused irreparable harm to Texas children with disabilities, exposed the state to ongoing federal oversight, and jeopardized hundreds of millions of dollars in Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding, now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas formally and unequivocally condemns the conduct, policies, and leadership failures of the Texas Education Agency:

1. Sustained failure to raise academic standards and student outcomes to competitive levels, as evidenced by Texas’ low NAEP rankings despite surging per-pupil spending;

2. Gross dereliction of their duty to protect children from physical and sexual abuse in Texas schools, including inadequate responses to scandals as in Celina ISD;

3. Repeated and ongoing violations of federal and state special-education law that have systematically denied thousands of vulnerable Texas children the services they are legally entitled to receive; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas calls for immediate corrective action by the Texas Education Agency and directs that it be placed under heightened oversight by the Governor and State Board of Education to ensure:

· Restoration of Texas as a national leader in academic achievement through rigorous, locally controlled standards free from federal overreach;

· Enforcement of zero-tolerance policies and swift action against child abuse in any taxpayer- funded school, including mandatory reporting to law enforcement and full implementation of the Do Not Hire Registry;

· Texas is brought into full and immediate compliance with all special-education laws by prioritizing Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), accelerating evaluations and services, and imposing conservatorship or penalties on non-compliant districts;

· Prompt establishment of an independent Office of Inspector General of Education, as urged by the 2024 Republican Party of Texas Platform, to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, and violations of parental rights, with full authority to refer matters for criminal and civil enforcement.

WHEREAS, the 2024 Republican Party of Texas Platform, adopted by grassroots delegates with overwhelming support, explicitly directs local independent school districts to “sever all ties with taxpayer-funded lobby groups, including the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)” and to prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars for their dues or fees (Plank 101), affirming the duty of elected school boards to maintain purview over policy, curriculum, and budget in alignment with traditional Texas values; and

WHEREAS, Plank 101 builds upon the Platform’s broader commitments to parental rights (Plank 85), enforcement against violations of those rights, including waste and abuse (Plank 86), transparency under the Texas Open Meetings Act (Plank 102), and opposition to external standards that undermine local control (Plank 94), all of which are imperiled by TASB and TASA’s monopolistic and coercive practices; and

WHEREAS, conservative school board members, elected by the people of Texas, have been subjected to systematic intimidation, coercion, and attempts to force their recusal from legitimate governance and oversight duties by administrators and attorneys funded through the TASB Legal Assistance Fund and related programs; and

WHEREAS, such coercive tactics have been employed against trustees who, in faithful discharge of their statutory duties under Texas Education Code Sections 11.1511 and 11.1515, have reported compliance deficiencies to the Texas Education Agency or have exercised proper oversight of district operations; and

WHEREAS, TASB-retained attorneys and risk-management consultants have routinely withheld critical information from duly elected trustees unless those trustees first agree to recuse themselves, thereby interfering with trustees’ statutory and constitutional duties and risking violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act (Chapter 551, Texas Government Code); and

WHEREAS, TASB and TASA exploit the average citizen-trustee’s limited familiarity with legal procedure by wielding threats of personal liability, selective disclosure of information, and aggressive litigation tactics, to bully and silence locally elected officials; and

WHEREAS, neither TASB nor TASA possesses any lawful authority to restrict the participation rights of duly elected school board members, and such conduct constitutes an egregious abuse of power and a direct assault on local control; and

WHEREAS, TASB and TASA have repeatedly used taxpayer-funded dues and risk-management assessments to advance ideological agendas, protect administrative overreach, suppress conservative voices, and undermine transparency and accountability – actions irreconcilable with Republican principles of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and grassroots governance; and

WHEREAS, through its Risk Management Fund and related programs, TASB has secured a virtual monopoly controlling a majority of the property, casualty, liability, workers’ compensation, and cyber insurance market for Texas public school districts, leaving most districts with no viable alternative; and

WHEREAS, TASB reinforces this monopoly by bundling insurance with mandatory policy, legal, and training services that frequently require adoption of leftist model policies on gender identity, equity, diversity, and inclusion; and

WHEREAS, districts seeking to exit TASB’s risk pools routinely face punitive tail coverage assessments, non-cancelable multi-year commitments, and threats of being unable to secure replacement coverage – practices designed to trap districts in the TASB system against the will of locally elected boards; and

WHEREAS, this monopolistic structure enables TASB to extract ever-higher payments from Texas property taxpayers while providing coverage that is frequently more costly and less responsive than competitive private-sector alternatives would be; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas declares that no elected school board member should ever be intimidated, excluded, or denied information by unelected associations sustained with compulsory public-school funds; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas:

1. Strongly condemns the pattern of interference, intimidation, and monopolistic practices perpetrated by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) against conservative school board members and Texas taxpayers;

2. Encourages the Republican Caucus of the 90th Texas Legislature to prioritize consideration of legislation that would:

a. Prohibit the expenditure of any public funds for membership dues, fees, or payments of any kind to TASB or TASA;

b. Authorize school districts to terminate existing contracts with TASB and TASA without penalty or punitive tail coverage charges;

c. Break the TASB monopoly by deregulating the public-school insurance and risk- management marketplace, eliminating artificial barriers to entry, and encouraging competitive private carriers and new ideologically neutral cooperative pools;

d. Direct the Texas Department of Insurance to establish a streamlined approval process for new market entrants and risk pools that respect local control;

e. Provide transitional state support and regulatory relief to ensure districts leaving TASB can secure comparable or superior coverage at lower cost; and

3. Encourages local school boards to review existing relationships with TASB and TASA for consistency with principles of fiscal responsibility, transparency, and local control.

WHEREAS, the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) adopted as one of its Legislative Priorities for the 89th Legislature a demand to ban the use of taxpayer dollars by political subdivisions to fund lobbying, a practice that diverts public money away from essential services and toward influencing government against the will of taxpayers; and

WHEREAS, Governor Greg Abbott included the Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying in the official call for both special sessions of the 89th Legislature, reflecting its importance to the people of Texas and his executive agenda; and

WHEREAS, only the Governor may call a special session and set the agenda, and legislators may only act on issues designated by the Governor during a special session; and

WHEREAS, SB 13, filed and passed by the Texas Senate during the second special session, was engrossed without harmful amendments and represented a clean and complete version of the proposed lobbying ban; and

WHEREAS, the lobbying ban followed the “Resolution Condemning the Senate Amendment to SB 19 That Gutted the Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying and Commending the Senators Who Defended GOP Priorities” passed on March 22, 2025, which condemned the Texas Senate for gutting similar legislation during the Regular Session – a failure they have now corrected by honoring the Legislative Priority in full; and

WHEREAS, HB 186, from the second special session, an identical companion bill filed by Representative Mike Olcott, was co-sponsored by over 70 Republican members of the Texas House, demonstrating that the bill would have passed had it reached the floor; and

WHEREAS, despite this broad support and engrossment in the Senate, SB 13 was referred on August 20, 2025, to the Texas House State Affairs Committee, chaired by Representative Ken King, the bill was never given a hearing or vote in the House, resulting in its silent death before the Session’s conclusion; and

WHEREAS, only two Republican members of the State Affairs Committee – Representatives John McQueeney and Will Metcalf – demonstrated alignment with the 2024 Republican Party of Texas Platform and the Governor’s agenda by co-sponsoring HB 186; and

WHEREAS, the most recent obstruction marks the third consecutive failure to pass this RPT Legislative Priority – following identical stall tactics in the Regular and first special sessions – and represents a pattern of deliberate suppression of Republican grassroots priorities by Republican leadership; and

WHEREAS, Rule No. 44 of the RPT Rules allows for the censure of Republican elected officials who, on three or more demonstrable occasions in the current term, act in opposition to Republican Principles or Legislative Priorities; and

WHEREAS, Representative Ken King, as Chair of the State Affairs Committee, is personally responsible for this obstruction, and any Republican members of the Committee who failed to oppose or enabled this inaction share culpability; and

WHEREAS, taxpayer-funded lobbying organizations such as the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and the Texas Municipal League (TML) have repeatedly worked to oppose multiple Republican Party of Texas Legislative Priorities, including property tax reform, election integrity, and parental rights in education; and

WHEREAS, the influence of taxpayer-funded lobbying organizations continues to drive up government spending and resist property tax reform, making the link between lobbying reform and property tax reduction both direct and urgent; and

WHEREAS, Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows previously communicated his support for passing a bill to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, and none of the bills that were filed in the most recent special sessions advanced through the House; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the State Republican Executive Committee condemns the actions of Representative Ken King, Chair of the Texas House State Affairs Committee, for his procedural obstruction of SB 13 during the second special session of the 89th Texas Legislature; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Republican Executive Committee urges Republican legislators to request a third special session to correct this failure; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Republican Executive Committee affirms that the inaction by Representative Ken King and any Republican collaborators constitutes a violation under RPT Rule No. 44 and qualifies as one of the three demonstrable offenses necessary for censure consideration; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Republican Executive Committee calls upon Governor Greg Abbott to immediately convene a third special session of the 89th Legislature and to include in the agenda:

• Banning taxpayer-funded lobbying
• Reducing or eliminating property taxes; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Republican Executive Committee contends that taxpayer-funded lobbying organizations (such as TASB and TML) advocate spending policies that drive property taxes higher and also affirms that ending taxpayer-funded lobbying is essential to achieving meaningful property tax relief in Texas; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Republican Executive Committee calls upon Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows to honor his commitment and to work with Governor Abbott to ensure the quick passage of a meaningful ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying in a third special session without any gutting amendments.

WHEREAS, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in an August 12, 2025, interview that America is in the process of preparing to designate the Muslim Brotherhood, its various branches, and CAIR as terror organizations; and

WHEREAS, the State Republican Executive Committee adopted the “Resolution Denouncing the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)” on June 14, 2025; and

WHEREAS, on July 15, 2025, Senator Ted Cruz introduced the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025, S. 2293, joined by Republican Senators Tom Cotton (AR), John Boozman (AR), Rick Scott (FL), Ashley Moody (FL), and Dave McCormick (PA) in urging President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to use their statutory authority to sanction the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization; and

WHEREAS, on July 26, 2025, U.S. Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), reintroduced the companion Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025, H.R. 4397, a bipartisan bill that seeks to designate the global Muslim Brotherhood (MB) as a terrorist group; and

WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, U.S. Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Muslim Brotherhood Is a Terrorist Organization Act, H.R. 3883, directing the Secretary of State to formally designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act; and

WHEREAS, Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain, have already designated the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization; and

WHEREAS, the Muslim Brotherhood provides support to its branches that are terrorist organizations, including Hamas; and

WHEREAS, on October 7, 2023, Hamas committed the largest single-day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, and their attack included the murder and kidnapping of at least 53 Americans; and

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of State officially designated Hamas as a FTO on October 8, 1997; and

WHEREAS, the legal and practical impact of designating the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliated organizations as FTOs is that persons in the United States or subject to the jurisdiction of the United States are prohibited from knowingly providing “material support or resources” to a designated FTO; and

WHEREAS, because the FTO designation makes it criminal to support the FTO, the designation gives law enforcement the capacity to prosecute those who aid that FTO, thus expanding prosecutorial options for law enforcement and depriving the FTO of resources; and

WHEREAS, the Muslim Brotherhood has previously admitted openly its intention to eliminate and destroy Western Civilization, including America, as stated in writing by Mohammed Akram, senior leader of the Muslim Brotherhood in North America, who in 1991 wrote the “Explanatory Memorandum,” laying out the Muslim Brotherhood’s plan to destroy America from within; and

WHEREAS, that Memorandum, which was introduced into evidence in the U.S. government’s successful prosecution of the Holy Land Foundation – the largest terrorism-financing trial in the nation’s history – states in part:

“The process of settlement is a ‘Civilization-Jihadist Process’ with all the word means. The Ikhwan [Muslim Brotherhood] must understand that their work in America is a kind of grand jihad in eliminating and destroying the Western civilization from within and ‘sabotaging’ its miserable house by their hands and the hands of the believers so that it is eliminated and Allah’s religion is made victorious over all other religions”; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas urges:

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terror Organization under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
• President Trump to consider issuing an Executive Order designating the Muslim Brotherhood as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs)
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio to designate the Muslim Brotherhood and its known leaders to the Terrorism Exclusion List (TEL) in accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, deeming members and representatives of groups on the TEL inadmissible to the United States.

WHEREAS, Texas’ electric grid is increasingly dependent on unreliable energy sources, with wind, solar, and batteries now comprising 50% of the installed capacity for ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) [1]; and

WHEREAS, Texas residential electricity prices rose 33% from 2020 to 2024 [2], making our power more expensive than the prices in any of our neighboring states – states that do not rely heavily on wind and solar power; and

WHEREAS, by 2026, over half of Texas’ dispatchable power plants will be more than 30 years old [1], with no market incentives to build reliable replacements, in part due to market distortions caused by wind and solar subsidies; and

WHEREAS, in 2023 alone, Texas ratepayers were forced to absorb $2.3 billion in additional costs to stabilize the grid against the volatility of wind and solar power [3]; and

WHEREAS, subsidized intermittent generation displaces reliable generation, increasing the risk of blackouts while providing very little firm capacity in times of peak demand; and

WHEREAS, SB 3 (87th Regular Session) required the cost allocation of ancillary services, which ERCOT procures continuously to maintain grid stability, to power generators that cause the need for those services [4]; and

WHEREAS, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) found that in 2023 the variability from wind and solar generators was responsible for 42% of ancillary services costs, accounting for $788 million of the $1.87 billion in total costs [3]; and

WHEREAS, Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive in July 2021 instructing the PUC to end market distortions by allocating reliability costs to renewable generators [5]; and

WHEREAS, the PUC has yet to implement these directives from SB 3 and Governor Abbott, and their failure to implement the directives has allowed corporate-driven virtue signaling to continue distorting the market at the expense of reliability and affordability; and

WHEREAS, HB 1500 (88th Regular Session) required power generators entering into service beginning in 2027 to meet a reliability standard and to pay penalties for failing to meet the standard, yet the legislation did not extend to any existing generators [6]; and

WHEREAS, SB 715 (89th Regular Session) by Senator Kevin Sparks, which failed to pass, would have corrected the imbalance in current law by requiring all power generators in ERCOT, both new and existing, to meet the same reliability standard [7]; and

WHEREAS, the 2024 Republican Party of Texas Platform calls for a free-market approach to energy that avoids government favoritism and supports a reliable, affordable electric grid; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas urges the Texas Legislature to eliminate and counterbalance all taxpayer-funded subsidies, rebates, and mandates for renewable energy sources and related infrastructure, including, but not limited to, wind, solar, electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and electric vehicle charging stations; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature should establish and enforce a technology-neutral reliability standard requiring all generators participating in ERCOT to meet uniform reliability performance expectations and to contribute equitably to grid stability; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas urges the PUC to immediately implement Governor Abbott’s 2021 directive to allocate reliability costs to the sources that cause them, thereby ending the cost-shifting burden on Texas families and businesses.

Footnotes:

[1] https://www.ercot.com/files/docs/2025/07/07/MORA_September2025.pdf

[2] https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/browser/#/topic/7?agg=0,1&geo=vvvvvvvvvvvvo&linechart=ELEC.PRICE.TX-ALL.M~ELEC.PRICE.TX-RES.M~ELEC.PRICE.TX-COM.M~ELEC.PRICE.TX-IND.M&columnchart=ELEC.PRICE.TX-ALL.M~ELEC.PRICE.TX-RES.M~ELEC.PRICE.TX-COM.M~ELEC.PRICE.TX-IND.M&map=ELEC.PRICE.US-ALL.M&freq=M&start=200101&end=202507&ctype=linechart&ltype=pin&rtype=s&maptype=0&rse=0&pin=&endsec=vg

[3] https://lifepowered.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-LP-Cost-of-Wind-and-Solar-ReedBennett.pdf

[4] https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=SB3

[5] https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/SCAN_20210706130409.pdf

[6] https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB1500

[7] https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB715

WHEREAS, since 2020, Republican Party of Texas Rule No. 32(a) has allowed the SREC to specify a standard format and method of submission for the Delegate and Alternate lists, resolutions, and other records; and

WHEREAS, accurately processing the large volume of data collected from all the Texas conventions – 2,090 resolutions were received, entered, processed, formatted, and sorted from County and Senatorial Conventions in 2024 – is a monumental task which must be completed by volunteers before State Convention Committees convene; and

WHEREAS, the entry of documents that are not entirely in digital format with selectable text is needlessly time-consuming for staff and volunteers, creates great potential for errors and omissions, and delays both convention planning and the work of the State Convention Committees; and

WHEREAS, implementing a uniform digital format would greatly facilitate and expedite the many days of work required of the limited number of qualified and willing volunteers of the Republican Party of Texas and the State Convention Committees; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to RPT Rule No. 32(a), the SREC authorizes the SREC Special Committee on Convention Planning and RPT staff to specify a standard format and method of submission for all reports and exhibits originating from the 2026 County and Senatorial District conventions; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the SREC requests that RPT staff work with the County and Senatorial District Temporary and Permanent Convention Chairs to require them to submit their reports using the specified format within the required deadlines; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the SREC commits to work with RPT staff to help educate County and Senatorial District Convention Chairs about the specified formats, and to offer to assist the Convention Chairs with compliance, if necessary; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that documents explaining the resulting approved formats and methods be distributed to all Republican County Chairs and SREC members in Texas.