Countdown to the Texas GOP Convention!
Delegates, Alternates, and Guests can register to attend the 2024 Republican Party of Texas State Convention. At the State Convention, delegates will vote on the Republican Party Platform, set the Texas GOP Legislative Priorities for the next legislative session, and elect State Party leaders and national delegates.
Attention Delegates!
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Registration
Online Registration CLOSES Sunday 11:59 pm, May 19th.
Onsite Registration will be OPEN:
Wednesday, May 22, 2pm - 7pm
Thursday, May 23, 7am - 7pm
Friday, May 24, 7am - 7pm
Saturday, May 25, 7am - 3pm
Where to Stay
The Texas GOP Convention has already filled several hotels! On May 10th, they announced THREE MORE HOTELS for convention goers to use. The new blocks are listed below, pre-registration is not required. All blocks expire on May 15th.
Arrival/Credentials
When you arrive at the Convention Center:
If you pre-registered online, have your ID ready and go to Hall 3 where you will see the registration counters inside on your right to get your badge, a program, and a souvenir convention bag.
If you need to register at the convention, you’ll need your photo ID and voter ID number (VUID). You can look up your VUID here. Go to the second floor, room 224, to register. After registering, head downstairs to Hall 3 to get your badge, program, and souvenir convention bag.
No paper tickets will be issued; the bar code on your credentials will serve as your ticket to the event(s).
Volunteers will be located throughout the convention center to guide you to where you need to go.
Montgomery County Meet-Ups
Friday, May 24, 7:30am - Gather around “Victor” the Republican Party of Texas elephant in the Convention Center for a short meet & greet to get to know some of your fellow Montgomery County delegates! The elephant is usually in the entrance lobby or outside of the main convention hall. We’ll close in prayer and walk to our Senatorial District (SD) Caucuses together.
Friday, May 24, 7pm - You’re invited to the Montgomery County Freedom Caucus Celebration at the Hard Rock Cafe, 111 W. Crockett St. Tickets must be purchased by March 21, 2024.
Prepare for Convention: Platform, Rules, & Legislative Priorities
Delegates to the State Convention will vote on the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) Party Platform and Rules, as well as the RPT Legislative Priorities for the 89th Texas Legislative Session.
If you have not already done so, please familiarize yourself with the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) Platform and Rules so you will be better equipped to testify and vote.
Legislative Priorities for the 88th Session (2023-2024) of the Texas Legislature
Watch the interview below with RPT Chairman Matt Rinaldi to learn more about the Republican Party’s role in shaping policy, the influence of liberal Republican donors, the importance of the detailed Party Platform, and buzzwords used at convention that can help identify those who cater to special interests instead of empowering the grassroots.
Prepare for Convention: Caucuses & General Sessions
Delegates and alternates will caucus by their Senatorial District (SD) for state party business and their Congressional District (CD) for national party business. There will also be General Sessions where you sit with either your SD or your CD. Signs will be posted telling you where to sit and your SD and CD numbers will be on your credentials received at registration.
The future of our party will be decided by the delegates in San Antonio. The Republican Party continues to stand on our conservative principles while forces work to pull us to the left. This is why Conservatives must stay the course and vote for our conservative SREC members during their SD Caucuses. ―Dale Inman, SREC, SD 4
Senatorial District (SD) Caucus - Twice during the convention, delegates will meet together with all the other delegates from their same Senate District to hold a Senatorial District Caucus.
During the second SD Caucus on Friday morning, delegates will vote for State Party Chair and Vice Chair and elect a State Republican Executive Committeeman and Committeewoman (SREC) from their Senatorial District. Your vote is very important in electing those who will forward grassroots priorities!
Congressional District (CD) Caucus - Twice during the convention, delegates will meet together with all the other delegates from their Congressional district to hold a Congressional District Caucus.
During the second CD Caucus on Saturday morning, delegates will vote for delegates and alternates to the Republican National Convention, a Presidential Elector, and a National Committeeman and Committeewoman.
General Sessions - These are sessions where everyone is on the main floor of the convention center together. There will be signs telling you where to sit. Look for your SD or CD number, found on your credentials, so you sit in the right section with the Montgomery County delegation.
Alternates - Where to Sit
Alternates are seated in a separate section from delegates. Your delegation leader will let you know when a delegate is missing and an alternate is allowed to be seated for voting.
Prepare for Convention: RPT Chair, Vice Chair, & RNC Elections
Delegates to the State Convention also will elect the State Chair, Vice Chair, and a National Committeeman and Committeewoman to represent Texas on the Republican National Committee (RNC).
The candidate forum below provides an opportunity for you to hear from all five candidates for Republican Party of Texas Chair. Texas Representative, Dr. Tom Oliverson (HD 130), who is running for Texas Speaker of the House, also makes an appearance to talk about his priorities.
Grassroots America - We the People interviewed all 11 candidates for Republican Party of Texas Chair and Vice Chair. Each interview is approximately one hour. Click below to watch the videos.
Lunch & Learn Breakout Sessions
These sessions are typically very informative and worth your time. Lunch is not provided, but you are welcome to bring your lunch into the session.
Tips & Reminders From the RPT Convention Committee
Wear comfortable shoes! This is a large convention center and there will be lots of walking from the convention floor to the caucus rooms. If you need a scooter or wheelchair, information on renting one can be found here.
Bring a pen. You’ll need to vote in caucus and having something to write with makes this go much quicker. Many delegates find a notepad is also very handy.
Outside food and beverages are not allowed in the convention center, however, there are multiple options for purchase.
While the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and the Republican Party of Texas allow firearms in the convention center, you are responsible for knowing the laws and policies at your hotel and the surrounding areas you may enter.
Representatives of the media will be there. You don’t have to talk to them if you don’t want to, but they are our guests, and we hope you show them proper Texas hospitality.
If you encounter protestors, please ignore them. We have security on-site; they will handle it. You don’t need to get in a shouting match with anyone.
Don’t forget to stop by the exhibit hall and meet our amazing sponsors and party supporters. We couldn’t put on a convention of this size without their help. The exhibit hall is open Wednesday from 2-6pm, Thursday and Friday from 7am-7pm, and Saturday from 7am-3pm.
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Questions
If you have questions or have any problems with registration, please email the Republican Party of Texas Convention Committee at convention@texasgop.org or email us at info@mctxgop.org.
Convention Recap With Gwen Withrow and Dale Inman
After the convention, join the Montgomery County Pachyderm Club on May 30, 6:30pm, for a State Convention Recap at the South County Community Center in The Woodlands. A meet and greet will be held at 6pm.
