Join us August 8th – 9th in Dallas for the 2014 State Convention!
Come represent your Young Republican chapter and network with leaders from over 20 chapters across the state as we elect our 2014-2015 statewide officers, pass resolutions, and consider changes to the state federation’s constitution. We will have great political training, an excellent line up of speakers, and tons of fun!
We have worked hard to keep costs low this year, and we are excited to announce that the event will be held at the Hilton Anatole near downtown Dallas at a rate of $99 / night for a double bed room.
Reserve your room at the Hilton Anatole
The regular registration rate is only $80 per person till July 17th, which includes our gala Saturday evening. After July 17th, the late registration rate will be $100.
Convention Agenda
Friday, August 8th
6:00 PM Committee Meetings
Rules Committee Meeting
Resolutions Committee Meeting
Constitution Committee Meeting
Credentials Committee Meeting
Awards Committee Meeting
Site Selection Committee Meeting
9:00 PM Welcome Reception
Saturday, August 9th
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Breakout Sessions & Speakers
Congressman Jeb Hensarling, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee
State Senator Ken Paxton, Republican Nominee for Attorney General
Political Social Media Best Practices by Eliza Vielma, Deputy Director of Communications, Lt. Governor’s Office
Court of Criminal Appeals Panel with David Newell, Kevin Yeary, and Bert Richardson
Public Speaking / Media Relations by Jonathan D’Oleo
Best Practices for Running a YR Chapter by Mark Brown
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Main Convention Business
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Dinner Gala & Awards Ceremony at the Old Warsaw
Texas Supreme Court Justice Jeff Boyd
More gala speakers TBA
Confirmed Speakers
Congressman Jeb Hensarling, Texas 5th Congressional District
Senator Ken Paxton, Republican Nominee for Attorney General
Justice Jeff Boyd, Texas Supreme Court
Ryan Sitton, Republican Nominee for Railroad Commissioner
David Newell, Republican Nominee for Criminal Court of Appeals, Place 9
Kevin Yeary, Republican Nominee for Criminal Court of Appeals, Place 4
Bert Richardson, Republican Nominee for Criminal Court of Appeals, Place 3
Wade Emmert, Dallas County Republican Party Chairman
Jonathan D’Oleo
More Speakers TBA Soon!