The Central Texas Republican Assembly met on Tuesday, May 1st to consider endorsements in various races we did not consider at our April Endorsement meeting.
We heard from candidates for the Hays County Commissioner’s Court Place 3, Hays County Republican Chair, 22nd Judicial District Judge, State Republican Executive Committeeman District 14, and US Congress District 17. We also discussed the Bastrop County Sheriff and the Travis County Constable Place 2.
Despite observing bright line distinctions in a number of races, the CTRA was unable to issue an endorsement as we did not have a sufficient number of members present to meet the endorsement requirements of our Bylaws.
We also appreciated the insightful comments from candidates in the Congressional District 35 and 25 races. The CTRA had previously considered the CD35 race and made no endorsement, and is unable to endorse in CD 25 because part of the territory covered by that race is under the jurisdiction of another Republican Assembly Chapter.

Tuesday, May 1st, the Central Texas Republican Assembly will meet to consider further endorsements. The endorsement election is open to those who have been members In good standing for 60 days, but all are welcome to help us discuss the candidates.
Our goal is to find a “bright-line” distinction between candidates. We look for adherence to the Texas Republican platform, which models our Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Small-Government ideals. If there are multiple candidates that equally stand for these ideals, we will not endorse. Similarly, if there are no candidates that will proudly hold to these ideals, we will also not endorse.
Endorsements by Republican Assemblies have a high hurdle. In addition to a quorum of members, a candidate must receive a 2/3rds vote by secret ballot.

Our meeting on May 1st will be at Joe’s Crab Shack on Riverside in Austin, about a half-mile West of I-35.