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Constitutional Amendments – 2025
Proposition 1 (SJR 59): Creating funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System. Proposition 2 (SJR 18): Banning taxes on the realized or unrealized capital gains of an individual, family, estate, or...
Upshur County Republican Forums and Meet & Greets
January 13 – Food Freedom with Clay Steelman
January 13 at Barbwire Halo Cowboy Church 6761 SH 154 W., Gilmer, at 6:30 pm Our first meeting will be regarding the hot topic of Food Safety. You may recall that Donald J. Trump, the President-Elect, announced Robert F. Kennedy as his choice to oversee the...
February 10 – Property Tax Reform – a Pathway to Zero School Property Tax
February 10 at Barbwire Halo Cowboy Church 6761 SH 154 W., Gilmer, at 6:30 pm Roy Maynard, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, on Property Tax Reform - a Pathway to Zero School Property Tax. As a Senior Writer, Roy Maynard joined the Texas Public Policy...
March 10 – Convention of States
March 10 at Barbwire Halo Cowboy Church 6761 SH 154 W., Gilmer, 6:30 pm. The evening's speaker will be John Van Compernolle. John is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin with a BBA in accounting. John is retired from a 40-year career in business as an accountant and...
April 14 – 89th Legislative Update
April 14 at Barbwire Halo Cowboy Church 6761 SH 154 W., Gilmer, 6:30 pm. Speaker: Honorable State Representative Hefner will provide a legislative update from his Austin office via Zoom. Bring your questions! Dinner is available for purchase; orders may be placed...
May 12 – Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner
May 12 at Barbwire Halo Cowboy Church 6761 SH 154 W., Gilmer, 6:30 pm. Speakers: Honorable Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) and the Honorable Upshur County Sheriff Larry Webb. Congressman Moran will provide an in-person update regarding Washington, DC and President...
June 9 – “Police State” Movie
June 9 at Barbwire Halo Cowboy Church 6761 SH 154 W., Gilmer, 6:30 pm. Movie: "Police State" by Dinesh D'Souza and in collaboration with Dan Bongino. Dinner is Little Caesars Pizza. Donations are most appreciated. SEE PRESIDENT TRUMP'S MESSAGE BELOW REGARDING THE...
July 14 – Melanie Wright with Hannah House & HEPTA
July 14 at Barbwire Halo Cowboy Church 6761 SH 154 W., Gilmer, 6:30 pm. Speaker: Melanie Wright with Hannah House and HEPTA (Hope. Educate. Partner, Transform Aftercare) Coalition Longview. For the past eight years, Melanie has served as the Director of Hannah...