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CONVENTION JULY 16 –18 HOUSTON texasgop.org/2020-state-convention #VISION2020 1 GOVERNOR • In 2018 National Democrats poured millions of dollars into our State House elections and TOOK 12 SEATS. • They only need 9 more seats to take the majority. WE CAN’T LET THAT HAPPEN. • Drawing legislative districts for the NEXT 10 YEARS. Democrats want to draw Republicans out of office. • Keeping our economy the BEST IN THE NATION. Democrats want the “Green New Deal,” higher taxes and rampant socialism. Democrats’ official platform calls for the creation of an individual income tax in Texas. • Texas Values. Democrats want gun control, abortion on demand, amnesty, and to defund the police. TEXAS AS WE KNOW IT IS ON THE LINE! SIGN UP TO HELP YOUR REPUBLICAN STATE REPRESENTATIVES AND CANDIDATES AT THE ABBOTT BOOTH POL. AD. TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 2 Dear Republican Delegate, Dear Republican Delegate, WelcomeWelcome to to the the 2018 2020 Republican Republican Party Party of Texas of TexasState Convention! State Convention! WithinWhat a greatthe last day several it is to bemonths a Republican we have in Texas,faced unprecedentedand what a special challenges. time it is to Individuals, be right here businesses,in San Antonio! andAs the our city nation celebrates have itssuffered. 300th birthday, Our resolve we honor and its fortitude rich history have and been most tested. especially And its we role have in the prevailed. fight for Texas’ liberty. There’s no better place that we could think of to celebrate our own special anniversary… the Andth as we are starting to come out on the other side of this storm, I am grateful that you have gone150 yearthrough of the the Republican process and Party made of Texas! the efforts necessary to join us here in Houston for our inpersonAs Texas convention.continues to light the way for our nation, our Party remains one of the largest and most vibrant in the entire country. We have the longest record for keeping Democrats out of statewide office in any state, and we Asmust Texas keep continuesit that way! to lead the way for our nation, our state Republican Party remains one of the largest and most vibrant in the entire country. We have the longest record for keeping Democrats outWe ofwant statewide to congratulate office you in anyon being state, elected and weas amust delegate keep or it alternatethat way! to the 2018 Republican Party of Texas State Convention. We are so excited that you are here! In your role as delegate, you are an integral part of the process of our Party. Over the next few days, this body will discuss, debate, and determine the positions and Yourpriorities participation that will direct as a ourdelegate Party until is vital the nextto the convention, strength ofas ourwell Party. as elect This Party weekend leadership. you will debate, discuss, and decide on our Platform, Priorities, Rules, and Party leadership for the next twoAs important years. You as ourwill job help is here shape this our weekend, Party andour Party’sdetermine most its critical path jobgoing lies forward.ahead… working to ensure statewide victory in the November election! We are at our strongest when we work together as a team. So as we Together,gather in this we historic will set place the courseat this historic that will moment, carry let’sus through hold a thoughtful November and and respectful into the discussion 2021 State to define Legislature.our shared beliefs We willand setwin the Texas course for for President the next two Trump years. and Then for let’sour Republicansget to work to downsecure ballot,a decisive and victory for our candidates and our deeply-held conservative values. When we unite around these principles, we win! we will use those wins to enact our conservative values and principles from Congress to City Hall.Thank you for joining us as we celebrate our 150 years of fighting for liberty, opportunity, and justice for all Texans. We are grateful that you have chosen to give of your time and efforts to take part in this historic Thankmoment you in the so lifemuch of ourfor Party.joining Working us at this together, historic we moment.will #KeepTexasRed in 2018 and beyond! GodThank bless you! you, God andbless God you, blessand God Texas! bless Texas! JAMESJAMES DICKEYDICKEY AMY M. CLARK ChairmanChairman Vice-Chairman texasgop.org/2020-state-convention #VISION2020 3 Commissioner, Railroad Commission of Texas @ChristiCraddick FB.com/ChristiCraddick ChristiCraddick.com Political ad paid for by Christi Craddick Campaign, 3112 Windsor, Suite A, PMB 505, Austin, TX 78703 4 5 6 WHEN YOU THINK OF A STRONGER TEXAS, THINK OF STANDING BESIDE OUR PRESIDENT Supporting President Trump and his pro-taxpayer, pro-jobs, America First agenda. INCREASING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY Reduced the size of his office to save taxpayers millions – the only state agency that produces more money than it spends. CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES Increased oil and gas revenue by billions. PROTECTING HISTORY & TEXAS TRADITION Preserving the Alamo to ensure it stands for at least another 300 years. PREPARING FOR DISASTER Before and after Hurricane Harvey, leading efforts to put money away for disaster relief and overseeing one of the largest federal block grants in our nation’s history to rebuild our coastal communities. MAKING EDUCATION A PRIORITY Generated over $4 billion for our public schools. GEORGEPFORTEXAS.COM Political ad paid for by George P. Bush Campaign, Kit Moncrief, Treasurer 7 “Thank you delegates CONVENTION SCHEDULE for your commitment to MONDAY, JULY 13 Texas families, Texas values TIME FUNCTION and the Texas Republican Party.” 11:00 AM Temporary Rules Committee 11:00 AM Temporary Platform Committee - State Representative Phil King 11:00 AM Temporary Legislative Priorities Committee TUESDAY, JULY 14 TIME FUNCTION 8:00 AM Temporary Rules Committee 8:00 AM Temporary Platform Committee 8:00 AM Temporary Legislative Priorities Committee WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 TIME FUNCTION 8:00 AM Temporary Rules Committee 8:00 AM Temporary Platform Committee 8:00 AM Temporary Legislative Priorities Committee 11:00 AM Temporary Credentials Committee 11:00 AM Temporary Organization Committee 4:00 PM SREC Meeting 7:00 PM Caucus Chair Training With 6 children and 16 grandchildren, our family is growing as fast as Texas. Terry and I are truly blessed. 7:00 PM Volunteer/Sergeant-At-Arms Training texasgop.org/2020-state-convention #VISION2020 8 9 Pol. adv. paid for by Phil King Campaign, P.O. Box 1913, Weatherford, Texas 76086 “Thank you delegates for your commitment to Texas families, Texas values and the Texas Republican Party.” - State Representative Phil King With 6 children and 16 grandchildren, our family is growing as fast as Texas. Terry and I are truly blessed. 9 Pol. adv. paid for by Phil King Campaign, P.O. Box 1913, Weatherford, Texas 76086 “My number one priority is to win for President Trump, deliver our huge Texas electoral votes CONVENTION SCHEDULE for him, win for our Republicans up and down the ballot in Texas, THURSDAY, JULY 16 and defeat Democrats in November." TIME FUNCTION -Chairman James Dickey 7:30 AM Page Training 7:30 AM Volunteer/Sergeant-At-Arms Training Experience Matters to Win Results Matter for 2020 Victory 8:00 AM Parliamentary Procedure Training James Dickey Republican Party of Texas Success Under A Grassroots History Chairman James Dickey’s Leadership 9:00 AM First General Meeting (Organization & Candidate Speeches) 1:00 PM First Senatorial District Caucus (Permanent Committee Members State Party Chair Since June 2017 More than $7.9 Million in Unrestricted Funds Raised Elections) County Chair, Travis County Republican Party To-Date Since Elected in J une 2017 Not Including Candidate Resource Committee, Convention, 3:00 PM First Congressional District Caucus (National Nominations Raised Funds for Republican Party Spokesperson on Radio & TV Supporting Primary or Victory funds raised Recruiting Republican Candidates to Challenge Committee Member Elections) Republican Party and Nominee, Now President Democrat Incumbents Up and Down the Ballot 6:00 PM Permanent Platform Committee Donald Trump Victorious in RPT Court Cases; No Outstanding Delegate or Alternate Delegate to the National Lawsuits 6:00 PM Permanent Rules Committee Convention from 3 Different Congressional Appointed Victory Chair 6:00 PM Permanent Credentials Committee Districts Delegate to Multiple State Conventions Working with Republican Partners in Unprecedented 6:00 PM National Nominations Committee Testified on Pro-Life (HB2) and Pro-Gun Coalitions to Win in 2020 Legislation in the Texas Legislature Prior to More Field Staff Already in Place at this Point in the 7:00 PM Welcome Event – Comedy and the Constitution with Rick Green and Becoming Chairman Election Cycle than Ever Before, Including Bilingual Brad Stine Managed Conventions & Primaries Staff Served on RPT Committees Testified for Legislation Supporting Party Platform Co-Founder of a Tea Party Group in 2009 with 100 Bills Passed Addressing 49 Platform Planks Former Precinct Chair & Election Judge in 2019 FRIDAY, JULY 17 Participated in More than 260 Events in Over 100 Highest Level of Transparency at the State Party TIME FUNCTION Cities, Touching Every Senatorial District, Since Reintroduced Voter Registration into Party DNA with June 2017 RPT Volunteer Engagement Project & Met Goal of 7:00 AM Grassroots Club Breakfast Registering 100k New GOP Voters 3 Months Early 8:00 AM Second Senatorial District Caucus (State Chair, Vice Chair, and SREC Vote to Re-Elect James Dickey RPT Chairman Member Elections) 9:30 AM Second General Meeting (State Nominations Committee Report) 10:30 AM National Nominations Committee 12:00 PM Lunch and Learns 4:00 PM Second CD Caucus (National Delegates and Alternates, National Committeeman and Committeewoman, and Presidential Elector Elections) 4:00 PM Third General Meeting (National Nominations Committee Report) 7:00 PM RPT Gala texasgop.org/2020-state-convention #VISION2020 Pd.
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