Category: County Chair

    INFORMATIONAL MEETING – AUGUST 22ND, 2022

    August 14, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in / / / /

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    Come and meet the TEAM…..
    A NIGHT OF INTRODUCTIONS!!

    The BCRP would like to invite you to come and hear from our newly elected State Board of Education District #5 candidate, Perla Hopkins; State Republican Executive Committeewoman Susan Lucas; State Republican Executive Committeeman Bill Fairbrother; County Chair Curtis Courtney and your current Precinct Chairman or Chairwoman. This will be a night of getting to know who represents you in Bastrop County, ask questions and get to know each other.

    The SBOE election is an important race between Perla Hopkins and a woke, liberal democrat from Austin. Perla will need your help to win this race. The SREC committeeman and committeewoman represent you and the Bastrop County Executive Committee at the state level. The SREC is the governing body of the Republican Party of Texas. While the SREC represents you at the state level, your precinct chairman represents you on a county wide level through the County Executive Committee.

    It will be an interesting night of introductions, discussion, questions and answers. I would encourage your participation.

    The meeting will start at 6:30 pm on August 22, 2022 at our local county office located at 443 W. Highway 71, Bastrop, TX 78602. If you have any questions, please contact Curtis Courtney, County Chair, phone: 512-925-6034, or email .

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    “Bastrop County Republicans Begin New Term”

    July 22, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in

    Members of the Bastrop County Republican Party’s Executive Committee (BCRP EC) met Saturday afternoon July 16th, 2022 to hold their Organizational Meeting and the Swearing in Ceremony for County Chair and Precinct Chairs. Officiating the ceremony was Bastrop County Clerk Krista Bartsch. Following the opening formalities, the Executive Committee conducted official party business by approving the Rules and Bylaws for the 2022-2024 term, appointed Committee Chairs, discussed key fundraisers, other county wide and local events to engage the community, and the importance of presenting a positive public image through increased community involvement. More details will be available soon on our website including an announcement for our 5th Annual Boots and Barbecue Fundraiser, which is scheduled for September 24th, 2022.

    Bastrop County Chair taking Oath of Office administered by County Clerk Krista Bartsch
    Precinct Chairs taking Oath of Office
    Precinct Chairs taking Oath of Office
    Executive Committee conducting business

    Bastrop County Republican Party office is located at:
    443 West Highway 71, Bastrop Texas 78602
    Hours: 10am to 2pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 2pm to 6pm Wednesday; Closed on Sunday

    Phone: (512) 409-1415 ~~ ~~ www.BastropCtyGOP.com

    BCRP Website Updates

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

    The Bastrop County Republican Party website will be under construction. We’ve officially started the 2022-2024 session. Website changes and updates will include:

    • Improved Site Content
    • Executive Committee Members, including:
      • New County Chair, All Precinct Chairs and New Officers
      • Calendar updates for Events and Activities

    We will also be updating Republican Party of Texas links to the latest:

    • Rules, SREC Bylaws, State Platform and Legislative Priorities.

    Also, we’re expecting to add new features, updating calendar events, general website clean up and restructuring.

    Please stay tuned.

    Thank you for the opportunity

    June 12, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in /

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

    Chairman Mike GepnerI want to thank everyone for their support for the Republican Party of Bastrop County.  As of tomorrow, June 13, my term as your Republican County Chairman is over.

    Together, we have been able to keep Bastrop County Republican and contributed to keeping Texas red.  This is only because of you. Your hard work at working the polls, poll watching, telephone calls, door to door talking with people, volunteering, and so much more. Thank you for your contributions to this effort.

    I’m putting my support for our new Republican Chairman Curtis Courtney. I pray that you will put your support with him also. We need to continue to work together for our REPUBLICAN Party, Republican candidates, and Republican elected officials.

    It has been a joy to serve you. Thank you for the opportunity.

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    We’ve Moved Again!

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

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]May 1 New Office locationBastrop County GOP is now located at 443 Hwy 71W in the former WIC in Bastrop. Our office is located in the strip mall with First National Bank & Tractor Supply. We’re just a couple of doors down from our prior, temporary location.

    We’re closed Sunday and Monday. We’re open 10a.m. to 2p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. And, on Wednesday, we’re open in the early evening: 2p.m. to 6p.m.

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    Recount Completed

    March 17, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in

    House District 17 candidate Tom Glass requested a recount, which included Bastrop County GOP votes.  The Bastrop County portion of that recount was completed today.

    There were  27 people making up nine teams of three each, all Republicans because it was a primary election recount.  The recount started at 10:30 a.m. and ended around 6:30 p.m.  The group manually counted more than 9,000 paper ballots.

    Chairman Mike Gepner expressed his appreciation to all who agreed to participate. He was grateful so many came forward to assist in the process. He noted the expertise and professionalism of Elections Administrator Kristin Miles and her staff, which contributed to the work getting done in one day.

    Notice of Ballot Canvass

    March 7, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NOTICE OF BALLOT CANVASS

    The GOP Ballot Canvass will take place on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 5PM.  This will take place at the new GOP office, 453 Hwy 71 in the old Beall’s Shoes location.  (This is in the strip mall with First National Bank, Harbor Freight, Tractor Supply.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

    How to be a Convention Delegate

    February 18, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in / / / /

    PLEASE NOTE: Several precinct convention locations have changed.  If you live in precinct 1001, 1002, 1003, 2010 or 4024, please click the “Check this list” link again to see the new location list.

    Why would you want to be a convention delegate?  Convention delegates vote for the GOP Party platform.  Delegates to state convention choose the Party chair who will lead the Texas GOP through the midterms and in preparation for the 2024 Presidential election.  Besides the formal business, you meet like minded people!

    The process is as follows:

    1. Vote in the GOP primary or fill out the form to affiliate with the Republican Party.
    2. Attend your precinct convention.  Precinct conventions will be held after the polls close at 7PM on March 1.  Where? Check this list for your precinct convention location.
    3. If you can’t make the convention: Please email Chairman Mike Gepner no later than February 25 at . Include your name, precinct, email address, and phone number in the email. If you have resolutions for consideration by the convention, please bring them to the precinct convention or email them to Mike Gepner.
    4. Be sure you are nominated and vote in as a delegate or alternate to the Bastrop County GOP Convention.
    5. This is a must to be a delegate to the Bastrop County convention.
      1. If you arrive for your precinct convention and no one else is there, you can run your own convention.  There will be a packet with forms that need to be filled out.  Do so, and you’ll have run your first convention!
      2. If more than one person arrives, but no one seems to be in charge, you can run the convention.
    6. When you receive the application to be a delegate to the State convention (June 16-18, Houston), be sure to return it as quickly as possible.  This is a must to be a delegate to the TexasGOP convention.
    7. Attend the Bastrop County GOP convention on March 26 at 10AM at the Family Worship Center, 2425 FM 1704, Elgin.
    8. Be sure you are nominated and vote in as a delegate or alternate to the Texas GOP Convention.
    9. Attend the Texas GOP Convention in Houston.  Meet fellow delegates.  Have fun!

    2022 Texas GOP Logo with dates

    Important dates:

    • March 1: Election Day and Precinct Conventions.  See list for locations.
    • March 26: Bastrop County GOP Convention. 10AM.  Family Worship Center, Elgin
    • June 16 – 18: Texas GOP Convention, Houston

    Thinking About Running for Precinct Chair?

    January 15, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in / /

    It’s time!  If you want to be a candidate for Bastrop County precinct chair in 2022, the second opportunity to apply for a place on the ballot has begun.

    • The application must be filed between January 15, 2022 and 6:00 p.m. on February 12, 2022. (Section 172.023, Texas Election Code).
    • Precinct Chairs can file using this Application for a Place on the Ballot.
      • Applications for precinct chair candidates may be filed in person (contact County Chair Mike Gepner to do so) or by mail or email, as there is no filing fee associated with the office of precinct chair.
      • A person must reside in the election precinct to be eligible to be a candidate for or to serve as a precinct chair for that precinct.
      • Addition information, including qualification to run for Party office, is on the Secretary of State’s website.
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