Category: Commentary

    2022 General Election Voter Guide

    October 23, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in / / / / / / /

    The Bastrop County Republican Party (BCRP) and Lost Pines Republican Women (LPRW) joined together to generate and mail a 16 page Voter Guide.  This 2022 General Election issue is loaded with Candidate information, and will begin arriving in your mailbox early next week.  You’ll also find Early Voting and Election Day polling places, dates and hours, a current list of your BCRP Executive Committee, Officers and Precinct Chairs, as well as information and an application for LPRW membership.

    Remember cellphones and other digital devices are not permitted inside the polling place, but you can take the red boxed tear off section of candidates on the last page of the Voter Guide as your helpful notes.

    For additional information, visit our 2022 Republican Candidates post, where you’ll find links to each respective candidate website or Facebook pages, and more …

     

    Open House & Ribbon Cutting

    October 11, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in / / / /

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    Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

    Tuesday October 25th at 12:00 pm

    Please join us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for our newly renovated office space, hosted by Bastrop Chamber of Commerce and the Bastrop County Republican Party.

    The event will be held at our new office location:

    443 West Highway 71 in Bastrop,
    Starting at High Noon !!!

     

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    5th Annual Boots & Barbecue Fundraiser….

    September 27, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in / / / / / /

    5th Annual Boots & Barbecue Fundraiser….

    ….. is a huge success !!

    Republicans from across Bastrop County and throughout Central Texas gathered together Saturday evening, September 24th, 2022 at the Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center for an evening of camaraderie, competitive auction bidding and lively political conversation. Following the opening ceremonies Bastrop County Chair Curtis Courtney introduced all Federal, State, County and Precinct elected officials present. The brand new “Bob and Sue Long Lifetime Achievement Award” created in their honor, was presented to Bob and Sue Long by former County Chair Albert Ellison, for recognition of their forty plus years of commitment and contribution in establishing the Republican Party in Bastrop County. Without the efforts of Bob and Sue Long, there would not be a Republican Party in Bastrop County.

    County Chair Curtis Courtney presented framed 1800’s vintage Bastrop County maps to Texas Representative John Cyrier HD-17 and to Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape for their years of dedication, commitment and service to Bastrop County. Master of Ceremonies, Representative Cyrier introduced Guest Speakers Tx Senator Dr. Charles Schwertner SD-5, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul CD-10 who provided commentary on the workings of Texas Legislature and our National focus in Washington DC. The introduction of Keynote Speaker Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick brought the crowd to their feet for a standing ovation and much applause as he spoke of travels throughout the state, the importance of Rural Texas’ vote, and what is required to keep Texas Red.

    Proceeds from the event will support local party activities, republican candidates, and party administrative needs. The Bastrop County Republican Party is deeply appreciative of the support of table sponsors, attendees, silent and live auction donors, and the many local business that generously supported this event. For more information on party activities and events visit our website at www.bastropctygop.com.

    Our office is located at: 443 West Highway 71, in Bastrop Texas. Phone: (512) 409-1415, email: . Office hours, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wed.

    October 24th Informational Meeting with RPT Vice-Chair Dr. Dana Myers

    September 20, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in / / / / / / /

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    Republican Party of Texas (RPT) Vice-Chair Dr. Dana Myers will be speaking at the October 24th Informational Meeting!

    This meeting location has been changed to the First National Bank Community Room,  489 West Highway 71 in Bastrop and will start at 6:30 pm.

    Dr. Myers is a Medical Business Consultant at the health law firm Spiers Group, she works with a Texas-based investment and development group bringing medical businesses to Texas, and a two-term Vice-Chair of the Harris County Republican Party.  Dr. Myers has held leadership positions in the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW), been the Regional Director for the Republican Party of Texas/TFRW Strike Force, past HCRP Co-Chair of Engagement, past RPT Communications Task Force member, and two-term President of Magic Circle Republican Women’s Club in Houston.  Dr. Myers is married to Dr. Jon Spiers, a former Republican General Land Office Candidate, and is a longtime resident of Houston, Texas.

    During her two terms as Vice-Chair of the Harris County Republican Party, Dr. Myers helped to build and rebrand the party to increase its community engagement, communication, and voter registration efforts. With her special interest in training, recruitment, and increasing Republican voter turnout, Dr. Myers led an additional effort to recruit, train, and mobilize county and precinct chairs, and volunteers, across Texas using the latest technology.

    At the 2022 Texas State Republican Convention in June, Dr. Dana Myers was elected to be the new Vice Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas.

    This will prove to be an informative night you won’t want to miss.

    LPRW brings back Pizza and Politics !!

    September 5, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in / /

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    Lost Pines Republican Women (LPRW) is hosting the next

    ” Pizza and Politics“

    event September 11th from 2pm – 6pm at the Bastrop State Park Refectory Hall, 100 Park Road 1A in Bastrop Texas.

    Texas Federation of Women (TFRW) President Kit Whitehall, and Comedian, Commentator Tim Young  will be speaking… Pre-registration is recommended to ensure a seat.

    Click the flyer image, or “Pizza and Politics” or click/scan the QR code, for more information or to signup.

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    “Informational Meeting with Senator Charles Schwertner”

    September 4, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in / / / / / /

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    Bastrop County Republican Party and Bastrop County Conservatives are holding a joint informational meeting with Texas Senator Dr. Charles Schwertner, MD as our guest speaker. The meeting will be held September 26th 2022, at Casa Chapala, at 1800 Walnut Street in Bastrop. Networking will begin at 5:30pm, with the program starting at 6:30pm. Remember to arrive early to ensure you are seated.

    Dr. Charles Schwertner, MD, resides in Williamson County near the small, central Texas town of Schwertner, that bears his family name. He is a lifelong Republican, a sixth-generation Texan, and a committed fighter for conservative values. Since 2013, Dr. Schwertner has represented Texas Senate District 5, an eleven-county region of central and east Texas that includes Bastrop County.

    In 2010, Schwertner was elected to the Texas House of Representatives for District 20. In 2012 he campaigned for and won the Republican Primary for his current seat in the Texas Senate with over 75 percent of the vote. His current term ends in 2027.

    Throughout his time in the Texas Legislature, Schwertner has championed a host of diverse and important policies, passed sweeping reforms to the regulation and oversight of the state’s electrical grid and authored one of the strongest Constitutional Carry laws in the nation. In prior sessions, Schwertner fought to expand access to mental health services, reform the state foster care system, strengthen landowner rights, cut taxes for small businesses, protect seniors from abuse, and lower tuition at public universities.

    As Chairman of two powerful Senate Committees, he oversees a number of critical policy areas for the state of Texas. Schwertner also serves as a member of the Senate Committees on Education, Finance, State Affairs, and on the Legislative Budget Board, was also appointed to Chair the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission.

     

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    Get Out The Vote Workshop – September 21st, 2022

    September 2, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in / / / / / / / /

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bastrop County Republican Party is hosting a condensed 3 hour “Get-Out-The-Vote Workshop”, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. The workshop will be held at Casa Chapala, 1800 Walnut Street in Bastrop Texas and presented by instructors from The Leadership Institute.  Preregistration (and $10 fee) is required for the workshop and covers enrollment, course materials, and a meal. The Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) Workshop advances a comprehensive voter contact strategy, and you will learn ways to effectively implement targeted outreach to your supporters.

    You will learn how to develop a systematic plan to get the most out of phones, door-to-door, early and absentee voters, and Election Day operations that deliver successful results. Additional on- demand content, which compliments this material, is available to program enrollees.

    Ideal attendees for the GOTV Workshop are elected officials, current or future candidates for political office, campaign operatives, party officials, precinct chairs and campaign volunteers.

    Attendees will learn how to:
    • Recruit and manage volunteers
    • Identify and target voters
    • Use absentee and early voting tools • Coordinate Election Day activities
    • Turn out their voters

    More workshop, course and instructor information can be found on their Website, including Registration and sample Agenda links.

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    5th Annual Boots and Barbecue Fundraiser

    August 29, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in / / / / /

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    Join your fellow Republicans Saturday, September 24, 2022, for the

    5th Annual Boots & Barbecue Fundraiser !!

     

    Welcome Lt. Governor Dan Patrick as our Keynote Speaker,
    US Congressman Michal McCaul and
    TX Senator Charles Schwertner
    as our Guest Speakers for the evening!

     

    Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center
    1408 Chestnut Street
    Bastrop, Texas 78602

    Doors open at 4:45 pm
    Cocktail and VIP Receptions 5:00 – 6:15 pm
    Dinner at 6:30 pm.

    Dinner is provided by Billy”s Pit Barbecue
    Cash Bar provided by Casa Chapala
    Silent and Live Auctions for your bidding pleasure
    as well as an evening of fun and friendship!

    Click here for printable (PDF) registration form, or for on-line registration.

    For more information contact:
    Sue Beck – phone: (512) 913-7917, email: , or
    Deb Layland – phone: (512) 814-9299, email: .

    Update on Guest Speakers ...

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