Category: County Chair

    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.

    Stop by and say “Howdy”![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

    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.

    We’ve Moved

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

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bastrop County GOP is now located at 453 Hwy 71W in the former Bealls Shoes in Bastrop. (Please note the door says 443.)  Our office is located in the strip mall with First National Bank & Tractor Supply. We’ll be in this spot until May 1 when we’ll be relocating a few doors down in the space now occupied by WIC.

    New hours will be published next week.  Once we do, please stop by and say hello![/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”7486″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]

    4th Annual Bastrop County GOP Boots & Barbecue a Success

    September 28, 2021 by Mark L. Torrey in / / /

    More than three hundred Republicans gathered at the Bastrop Convention Center Saturday evening, September 25, for an enjoyable and informative evening of political discourse.  The fourth annual Bastrop County GOP Boots & Barbecue Fundraiser featured TX Congressman Michael Cloud, CD-27, who introduced keynote speaker Congressman Dan Crenshaw, TX CD-2.   TX Representative John Cyrier was back for his annual appearance as Master of Ceremonies.  Texas Senator Dawn Buckingham, SD-24, engaged the audience with stories from the TX legislature.

    Mark Torrey, Precinct Chair 3012 and Event Committee chairman, said “Every year this great event brings amazing political speakers to Bastrop County.  The combination of a rousing live auction, a variety of silent auction items, and of course great barbecue, make this a ‘not to be missed’ fundraiser”.  He added, “This wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of the committee members and I extend my deepest thanks to them.”

    The evening’s activities and entertainment included a social hour, VIP reception, silent and live auctions, cocktails hosted by 602 Brewery, dinner by Billy’s Pit BBQ, and dessert sponsored by TX HD-17 candidate Jennifer Bezner.

    “The Bastrop County GOP is honored to have the support of so many current and former elected officials”, said GOP Chair Mike Gepner.  Attending officials included former Speaker of the Texas House Gib Lewis, Sheriff Maurice Cook, District Clerk Sarah Loucks, County Clerk Rose Pietsch, County Commissioners Mark Meuth, Clara Beckett and former County Commissioner Don Loucks.  The Republican Party was well represented by Bastrop County GOP Chair Mike Gepner, State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) members representing Bastrop County Olga Lasher and Fernando Treviño, former SREC member Jan Duncan, along with many other party officials from Bastrop and surrounding counties.

    Net proceeds will support local Party initiatives, GOP candidates, and Party administrative needs.  The Bastrop County Republican Party is deeply appreciative for the support of table sponsors, attendees, silent and live auction donors, and the many local and county businesses that generously supported this event.

    The Bastrop County Republican Party County Executive Committee is comprised of the twenty-two elected GOP precinct chairs.  The County Executive Committee is the governing body of the Bastrop County Republican Party and conducts all official party business. Its website is BastropCtyGOP.com.

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    Bastrop County GOP at the Border Forum

    July 1, 2021 by Mark L. Torrey in

    Precinct 3013 Chair Sue Beck and her husband Stephen had the distinct honor of representing Bastrop County Republicans at a Fox News Forum featuring former President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott and hosted by Sean Hannity.  The forum, which took place at Edinburg Airport near the Texas-Mexico border, focused on immigration issues plaguing our country right now.  In addition to Sue, State Representative John Cyrier, Senator Dawn Buckingham, Senator Donna Campbell and Congressman Michael Cloud were also present at the event. BCRP is proud to have had representation at this important event and thanks Sue for her devotion to our party.

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