Your fully loaded Bastrop County Republican Party’s floats were very well received at both the Smithville and Elgin “Lighted Christmas” parades last night. Spectators along the parade routes cheered the well decorated and overflowing BCRP floats with thumbs up and holiday spirit. BCRP wishes everyone a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season!
BCRP Executive Committee, Supporters, Elected Officials and Candidates for the 2024 Primary Election gathered this week at the First National Banks 2nd floor Community Room for fellowship, fun conversation and shared appreciation of support and participation throughout the year. Homemade dishes, desserts and beverages filled plates while great conversation provided entertainment during the near capacity get together.
May your Thanksgiving Holiday be filled with family and friends along with the customary good times and great harvest celebration. Let us give thanks that we live in the Great State of Texas in the Greatest Nation.
My office hours for dropping off your application to be placed on the ballot for the March 5, 2024 Primary Election is as follows:
Office Hours:
I will be available between those two dates upon request. Give me a call at 512-925-6034 to set up an appointment at our office located at 443 Highway 71 West, Bastrop, TX 78602.
I would encourage you to file early in case there are questions about your application. There will be no changes after 6:00pm on December 11, 2023.
Released: November 7, 2023
The Bastrop County Republican Party will host a Food and Fellowship get together to show our appreciation to our elected officials for their service and support.
Please join us on:
~ MONDAY ~
November 27th, 2023
First National Bank
2nd Floor Community Room
489 Highway 71 West
Bastrop Texas
Doors open at 6:00pm.
Visit our website for information on other party activities, meetings and events.
Our office is located at:
443 Highway 71 West
Bastrop Texas 78602
Office hours: Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Thurs: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
It’s that time again when we get to grade the legislature on the work it has done and the laws it has proposed.
The election to be held on November 7th allows us to determine how the Texas Constitution is shaped going forward.
There are fourteen propositions on the ballot covering a wide range of issues that affect your pocketbook, retirement age for justices, sales tax, property tax, access to broadband, protecting and expanding water supplies, and more.
We are providing you with links to the propositions (at the Texas Secretary of States website), and to several analyses of these propositions with some commentary. See: Recommendations
We encourage you to consider how you will vote this year.
We defend our democracy through participation. Early voting starts on Monday, October 23rd, and election day is Tuesday, November 7th.
Bastrop County election information: Here
November 7th election information: Here
Language on the ballot: PDF
Explanatory statements: PDF
| Last Day to Register to Vote | Tuesday, October 10, 2023* *First business day after Columbus Day |
| First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Monday, October 23, 2023 (17th day before election day falls on a Saturday, first day moves to next business day) |
| Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) | Friday, October 27, 2023 |
| Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Friday, November 3, 2023 |
| Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail | Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (election day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 8, 2023 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply) |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 7, 2023 |
The Bastrop County Republican Party Chairman and his wife, Curtis and Cheryl Courtney, recently attended a conference sponsored by the Texas Republican County Chairman Association. The conference was centered around the election in 2024, a legislative update for the year and the importance of the local county party organizations in winning local and state elections. Several state officials attended the conference such as Governor Greg Abbott, U.S. Senator John Cornyn, and State Comptroller Glenn Hegar to show their support. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz attended by Zoom video.
This 54th annual event themed, ‘There’s No Place Like Western Days‘, is coming up in just a few days!!
Attention VDR’s, and other volunteers … We need your help to make this a success. Bastrop County Republican Party’s presence, requirements and booth details are listed below.
What: Voter Registration Booth
Where: Elgin Memorial Park,
1127 North Main St. (corner of Main St. & Highway 95 North)
When: Saturday, June 24; 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Who: Minimum two volunteers/shift to include one VDR for time slots 10 am – 5:30 pm
Shifts:
The 26-acre Elgin Memorial Park is shady and there’s a playground, restrooms, picnic tables and grills. You are encourage to bring your family and friends to enjoy the parade (begins at 10 am), all the booths (10-5), carnival (10-6), live bands (begin at 11:30 am) or even sign up for either the 8- team volleyball tournament or the Ain’t No Coward Cornhole Challenge.
Contact Rebecca Moseley if you would like to volunteer, get event details, help setup and/or break down or have any questions. Hope to see ya there!
Thanks for your support.
Bastrop County Republican Party Endorses Lyle Nelson for Mayor of Bastrop, TX.
Once again we have the opportunity to make a difference in our representation by exercising our right to vote. If you live, or know someone who lives in the City of Bastrop, we would encourage you to get out and vote for Lyle Nelson for Mayor of Bastrop, TX.
Run-off election runs May 30th thru June 6th with election day on Saturday June 10th, 2023. (See BastropVotes.org)
Lyle is the only candidate with experience, knowledge and a conservative mind set to carry Bastrop through the next decade. He is committed to an open and inclusive City government, one that is responsive to ALL citizens. When elected, Lyle will review key services like road maintenance, drainage, wastewater, and more, to identify improvement for today and our future.
Lyle has the real hands-on experience that will allow him to execute on his vision. He knows how the City Council works and how to impact change. Beyond the City Council, Lyle has worked with a number of organizations that directly impact the city of Bastrop. With your help, he will be our voice.
Experience:
Lyle is a candidate for all the people. He is intelligent, balanced, fair, and a business man. His goals are, and have always been to make the best decisions for all residents of the City of Bastrop.
Join us in electing Lyle as the next Mayor of Bastrop.
BCRP
Curtis Courtney, Chairman
