Author: Stephanie Phelps

    BCRP & LPRW Joint Monthly Informational Meeting

    January 4, 2025 by Stephanie Phelps in

    Bastrop County Republican Party and the Lost Pines Republican Women will be joining together for their January Monthly Informational Meeting. 
    Special Guest Speaker will be 

    Steve Munisteri, Senior Advisor to Gov. Greg Abbott

    This meeting will be held at the LPRW Club House

    Thursday, January 16,2025
    3000 Hwy 71 East Bastrop
    Doors open at 6pm
    Light Refreshments will be provided

    Registration for this meeting is appreciated.
    To register, please click here

    Steve Munisteri was raised in Houston from the first grade. His mother, Theresa Munisteri (née Grasso), who served as an editor for Rice and Harvard University professor’s books, significantly influenced his life and his engagement in Republican politics. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance with Honors from the University of Texas (UT) at Austin, followed by a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the UT Law School. Steve went on to practice law and be a private small business owner in the Houston area.

    Steve became engaged in political activities during his teenage years, initially volunteering for the campaigns of Texas Republicans in 1972. With over five decades of experience in Republican campaigns, he participated in 13 Presidential campaigns. Throughout this period, he established the Young Conservatives of Texas, served as the former State Chairman of Texas Young Americans for Freedom, and held the position of former State Chairman of Young Texans for Reagan.

    In 2010, Steve secured his first of three terms as Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas (RPT). During his leadership, the RPT successfully eliminated its substantial debt, concluding 2010 with no outstanding liabilities, a record net worth, and an unprecedented positive cash balance. Throughout his tenure, Steve raised millions of dollars to support Republican candidates in Texas, co-founded the Volunteer Engagement Project that registered approximately 550,000 Republican voters, and initiated the Victory program to reach Hispanic, African American, and Asian voter. His efforts led to an increase in the number of elected Republicans statewide from 2,470 (45%) to 3,660 (67%), marking an all-time high. He focused on enhancing voter turnout, volunteer engagement, and support for Texas Republican candidates.

    In 2015, Steve announced his decision to join Senator Rand Paul’s team as a Senior Advisor. Steve served at the Deputy Assistant and Principal Deputy Director of the Office of Public Liaison in the Trump Administration from February 2017 to February 2029. He departed from the administration in 2019 to assist in the 2020 re-election campaign of Texas Senator John Cornyn. Subsequently, Governor Greg Abbott appointed Steve as his Senior Advisor, a role in which he continues to serve the state of Texas.

    Bastrop County Republican Party Resolution – December 30, 2024

    December 31, 2024 by Stephanie Phelps in

    WHEREAS, the Texas House Republican Caucus met on December 7, 2024, to nominate a candidate for Speaker in compliance with the Platform and House Rules; and

    WHEREAS, in the third vote, 26 Republican Representatives, which included Texas House District 17 Representative Stan Gerdes, walked out of the Texas House Republican Caucus vote in an attempt to deny quorum to the caucus so that a candidate could be elected with Democratic votes; and

    WHEREAS, the Texas House Republican Caucus voted on the third ballot to support Representative David Cook of Tarrant County as their official nominee; and

    WHEREAS, Bastrop County Republican Party Executive Committee and voters from across the county are disappointed with Texas House District 17 Representative Stan Gerdes for not following the Rules of the Texas House Republican Caucus; and

    WHEREAS, the Bastrop County Republican Party Executive Committee condemns any effort by Representative Stan Gerdes to ally with Democrats to elect a Speaker who was not supported by the majority vote of the Texas House Republican Caucus; and

    WHEREAS, after extensive meetings with Representative Dustin Burrows, the Texas House Democratic Caucus, led by radical Houston Representative Gene Wu, has “released” its members to vote for a Republican Speaker Candidate other than Representative David Cook in an effort to stop Republican agenda items such as school choice, ending taxpayer funded lobbying, and ending the practice of appointing Democratic chairs; now

    THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bastrop County Republican Party Executive Committee calls on Representative Stan Gerdes to publicly commit to supporting the Texas House Republican Caucus nominee in accordance with the Caucus vote and with the Republican Party of Texas Platform; and

    THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the House Speaker vote scheduled for January 14, 2025, the Bastrop County Republican Party provides notice to State Representative Stan Gerdes, that a vote against the Texas House Republican Caucus nominee, Representative David Cook, in the floor vote for House Speaker shall constitute a censurable act, given he pledged to comply with all the Legislative Priorities including  “No Democrat Chairs”.  A vote against the Texas House Republican Caucus nominee shall be considered a censurable act.

    THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the House Speaker vote scheduled for January 14, 2025, the Bastrop County Republican Party provides notice to State Representative Stan Gerdes to not interfere with rules or use subversive tactics such as denying a quorum or participate in absenteeism that causes a quorum to come into question.  Actions that deny quorum for the House Speaker vote, shall be considered a censurable act;

    THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the House Speaker vote scheduled for January 14, 2025, the Bastrop County Republican Party provides notice to State Representative Stan Gerdes, that a vote for a House Speaker secret floor ballot vote, will be interpreted as an attempt to hide a vote with Democrats who want Democrat Chairs, and as such, be considered equivalent to a vote for a Speaker supported by Democrats, and shall be considered a censurable act. 

    THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in the unforeseen event the Texas House Republican Caucus nominee, Representative David Cook, withdraws his candidacy for House Speaker, a vote by Representative Stan Gerdes during the House Speaker floor vote for any other candidate who has not pledged publicly, prior to the floor vote, to comply with the Legislative Priorities of “No Democrat Chairs” shall constitute a censurable act.

    THEN THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, during the full 2025 session, a vote against or in hindrance thereof of the current Republican Party of Texas “Legislative Priorities” or the current Republican Party of Texas “Principles” in the Republican Party of Texas Platform shall constitute a censurable act and shall be considered in the censure process according to RPT Rule 44.

    The Meaning of Christmas, by Pastor John Eason, Jr.

    December 22, 2024 by Stephanie Phelps in

    It goes without saying, even though I am saying it, most know the celebration of Christmas is far more than packaged gifts, cool cards, yard displays, and Santa and the gang. It is even more than angels, shepherds in the field, and wise men traveling from afar. I, for one, like Christmas’s cultural and religious traditions, such as lighted trees, Christmas movies, caroling, and candlelight services. Count me in on just about everything. But, deep down, I know that Christmas is about Life, Ultimate Life becoming flesh. Theologically spoken of as the Incarnation, Christ the Eternal Word becoming flesh. Emanuel – God with us.  

    With the birth of Christ, a historical shift took place, from God among us to God within us. Mary, mother of Christ, was the first to experience the great mystery of “Christ in you.” Mary was first to know the indwelling Christ. Christ dwells in the world through the hearts of people. Because Mary was the first she became an archetype for the rest of us. In other words, she is the model, the template, and the pattern that would reveal this same great truth leading to the same great experience: “Christ in you.” Christ was formed first within Mary’s womb and is now formed within our hearts. Christ in the heart is not any less than Christ in the womb.

    Let me point out a few characteristics of Mary that will help us have this same great experience that Mary had, the indwelling Christ. First, Mary was a person of faith. Luke said, “She believed the word spoken to her by the angel.” Mary’s faith must have been great to believe the impossible miracle of becoming pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Second, Mary had a submissive heart. She responded to the angel’s word with, “Do it unto me according to your word.” Mary was willing to submit to the will and purposes of God even though it would come with a great cost. And third, Mary’s humility. Mary referred to herself as the Lord’s maidservant and later would thank God for regarding her lowly state. Mary’s womb was truly the most compatible place for Jesus to be nurtured and brought forth. Jesus would later personify those same traits that His mother had. We must obtain these same characteristics if Christ is to be formed within us. We must first believe and accept the divine purposes and surrender our lives to them in humility. 

    Let Christ richly dwell within your heart this Christmas.
    God Bless,
    John

    Great Gift Ideas for that Special Republican!

    November 23, 2024 by Stephanie Phelps in / / / / / /

     Great gift ideas for that special Republican in your life! These items are available for purchase and pickup at our office or purchase online HERE

    Bastrop County Republican Office.

    443 Highway 71 West Bastrop Texas 78602

     To have your purchase shipped, please email us at

    ~ BCRP’s own Tumbler. Perfect for your hot or cold beverages. $20.00 ~

    ~ An AUTOGRAPHED copy of “TARGETED” One Mom’s fight for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, by Lindsey Graham, The Patriot Barbie. $20.00 ~

    Online Order form HERE

     

     

    Trump Train & Jessica Colon!

    October 12, 2024 by Stephanie Phelps in / / / /

    Join Bastrop County Republican Party & Lost Pines Republican Women Sunday, October 13

    BCRP & LPRW are hosting another Trump Parade & After Parade Social with special guest

    Jessica Colon, Trump Campaign/RNC State Director

    *Deck your vehicle out with Trump flags and signs!

    * Line up at Mayfest Park, 3 pm – 25 American Legion       DR., Bastrop

    *Maps of the parade route will be handed out when you arrive

    *The After Parade Social with Jessica Colon will begin immediately following the parade (4:30 – 6:00) at the BCRP office.

    You can find all Trump gear at the BCRP (443 Highway 71 West Bastrop, next door to Harbor Freight)

    OR

    LPRW’s Club House (3000 Highway 71 East Bastrop – building right after Super 8 on Hwy. 71 feeder road)

    See y’all Sunday!!!

    Multi-County Trump Train

    October 3, 2024 by Stephanie Phelps in / / / /

    Get ready for another Texas-Sized Trump Train & Cruz Convoy


    Join us for a Texas-Sized Trump train & Cruz Convoy on Saturday, October 26th! The train and convoy will depart at 10:30 am from Buccees in Bastrop, with the final destination being Apache Pass in Rockdale. Here, we will host a grand TRUMP RALLY, a celebration of our shared values and a call to action for the upcoming elections, beginning at 4 pm (more details and speaker lineup coming soon).
     
    See y’all on the train. Let’s make America great again together! MAGA! 

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