June Newsletter
The Texas Young Republican June Newsletter - Convention report, new chapter updates, policy statement and more.....
Texas YR Millennial Caucus event receives press coverage at RPT convention.
Texas YR Leaders discuss the importance of the millennial vote. link
Texas YRs Push Criminal Justice Reform at RPT Convention
Texas Young Republicans represent the entire spectrum of the Republican Party. Many Republican organizations attract only certain segments within the party. Among these are the Tea Party wing, the liberty wing, the moderate wing. The Texas Young Republicans pull from all of those groups and find a way to work together. Sometimes finding agreement on [...]
Statement in Support of Freedom of Conscience and Religious Freedom
We applaud the decision of the Supreme Court that affirmed the importance of the constitutional right of not only freedom of speech, but also freedom of expression and religious freedom upon which our nation was founded. In the 7-2 majority decision, justices appointed by both President Obama and President Clinton sided with conservative justices in [...]
Statement in Support of Striking Down Ban on Online Sports Betting
The Texas Young Republican Federation (TYRF) is thankful and supportive of the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to rule the federal ban on sports betting, Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), as unconstitutional. We back this decision for three reasons: We support personal responsibility. While we take no [...]
Texas YRs Recognize Congressional Candidates Lance Gooden and Dan Crenshaw
Two Texas Young Republican members are running for United States Congress and are in runoffs to be decided today. Lance Gooden and Dan Crenshaw are among the most prominent of over a dozen Young Republicans to run for office in this election cycle. Their support from individuals within the Texas Young Republican Federation is significant. [...]
Official Statement of The Texas Young Republicans to the SREC Concerning Open Booth Policy
First and foremost we, the Texas Young Republicans would like to thank you for your hard work and dedication to the Republican cause. Even when we disagree and are divided, we can still commend our fellow Republicans for their efforts. As President Reagan once said, “The person who agrees with you 80 percent of the [...]
TYRF passes resolution opposing the practice of paying for endorsements in Republican primaries.
Last night, TYRF passed a resolution opposing the practice of paying for endorsements in Republican primaries. The text is below: TYRF Resolution Condemning Pay-to-Play Slate Endorsements WHEREAS: The Texas Young Republican Federation supports electoral integrity and condemns the practice of "pay-for-play" endorsements due to their corrosive and corrupting impact on the electoral process, and [...]
TYRF Mourns those lost in Las Vegas
Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of life in a senseless act of cowardice and evil. We offer our thoughts and prayers to all those affected by the shooting in Las Vegas. While this act of violence is among our nation's worst, it will not deter out spirit. We will continue [...]
How you can help Hurricane Harvey Victims
Dear Texas Young Republicans: I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. –Edward Everett Hale Thousands upon thousands of our fellow Texans woke up this morning to [...]