Category: County Chair

    How to be a Convention Delegate

    February 18, 2022 by Bastrop County Republican Party in / / / /

    PLEASE NOTE: Several precinct convention locations have changed.  If you live in precinct 1001, 1002, 1003, 2010 or 4024, please click the “Check this list” link again to see the new location list.

    Why would you want to be a convention delegate?  Convention delegates vote for the GOP Party platform.  Delegates to state convention choose the Party chair who will lead the Texas GOP through the midterms and in preparation for the 2024 Presidential election.  Besides the formal business, you meet like minded people!

    The process is as follows:

    1. Vote in the GOP primary or fill out the form to affiliate with the Republican Party.
    2. Attend your precinct convention.  Precinct conventions will be held after the polls close at 7PM on March 1.  Where? Check this list for your precinct convention location.
    3. If you can’t make the convention: Please email Chairman Mike Gepner no later than February 25 at . Include your name, precinct, email address, and phone number in the email. If you have resolutions for consideration by the convention, please bring them to the precinct convention or email them to Mike Gepner.
    4. Be sure you are nominated and vote in as a delegate or alternate to the Bastrop County GOP Convention.
    5. This is a must to be a delegate to the Bastrop County convention.
      1. If you arrive for your precinct convention and no one else is there, you can run your own convention.  There will be a packet with forms that need to be filled out.  Do so, and you’ll have run your first convention!
      2. If more than one person arrives, but no one seems to be in charge, you can run the convention.
    6. When you receive the application to be a delegate to the State convention (June 16-18, Houston), be sure to return it as quickly as possible.  This is a must to be a delegate to the TexasGOP convention.
    7. Attend the Bastrop County GOP convention on March 26 at 10AM at the Family Worship Center, 2425 FM 1704, Elgin.
    8. Be sure you are nominated and vote in as a delegate or alternate to the Texas GOP Convention.
    9. Attend the Texas GOP Convention in Houston.  Meet fellow delegates.  Have fun!

    2022 Texas GOP Logo with dates

    Important dates:

    • March 1: Election Day and Precinct Conventions.  See list for locations.
    • March 26: Bastrop County GOP Convention. 10AM.  Family Worship Center, Elgin
    • June 16 – 18: Texas GOP Convention, Houston

    Thinking About Running for Precinct Chair?

    January 15, 2022 by Bastrop County Republican Party in / /

    It’s time!  If you want to be a candidate for Bastrop County precinct chair in 2022, the second opportunity to apply for a place on the ballot has begun.

    • The application must be filed between January 15, 2022 and 6:00 p.m. on February 12, 2022. (Section 172.023, Texas Election Code).
    • Precinct Chairs can file using this Application for a Place on the Ballot.
      • Applications for precinct chair candidates may be filed in person (contact County Chair Mike Gepner to do so) or by mail or email, as there is no filing fee associated with the office of precinct chair.
      • A person must reside in the election precinct to be eligible to be a candidate for or to serve as a precinct chair for that precinct.
      • Addition information, including qualification to run for Party office, is on the Secretary of State’s website.

    We’ve Moved

    January 4, 2022 by Bastrop County Republican Party in / /

    Bastrop County GOP is now located at 453 Hwy 71W in the former Bealls Shoes in Bastrop. (Please note the door says 443.)  Our office is located in the strip mall with First National Bank & Tractor Supply. We’ll be in this spot until May 1 when we’ll be relocating a few doors down in the space now occupied by WIC.

    New hours will be published next week.  Once we do, please stop by and say hello!

    4th Annual Bastrop County GOP Boots & Barbecue a Success

    September 28, 2021 by Bastrop County Republican Party in / / /

    More than three hundred Republicans gathered at the Bastrop Convention Center Saturday evening, September 25, for an enjoyable and informative evening of political discourse.  The fourth annual Bastrop County GOP Boots & Barbecue Fundraiser featured TX Congressman Michael Cloud, CD-27, who introduced keynote speaker Congressman Dan Crenshaw, TX CD-2.   TX Representative John Cyrier was back for his annual appearance as Master of Ceremonies.  Texas Senator Dawn Buckingham, SD-24, engaged the audience with stories from the TX legislature.

    Mark Torrey, Precinct Chair 3012 and Event Committee chairman, said “Every year this great event brings amazing political speakers to Bastrop County.  The combination of a rousing live auction, a variety of silent auction items, and of course great barbecue, make this a ‘not to be missed’ fundraiser”.  He added, “This wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of the committee members and I extend my deepest thanks to them.”

    The evening’s activities and entertainment included a social hour, VIP reception, silent and live auctions, cocktails hosted by 602 Brewery, dinner by Billy’s Pit BBQ, and dessert sponsored by TX HD-17 candidate Jennifer Bezner.

    “The Bastrop County GOP is honored to have the support of so many current and former elected officials”, said GOP Chair Mike Gepner.  Attending officials included former Speaker of the Texas House Gib Lewis, Sheriff Maurice Cook, District Clerk Sarah Loucks, County Clerk Rose Pietsch, County Commissioners Mark Meuth, Clara Beckett and former County Commissioner Don Loucks.  The Republican Party was well represented by Bastrop County GOP Chair Mike Gepner, State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) members representing Bastrop County Olga Lasher and Fernando Treviño, former SREC member Jan Duncan, along with many other party officials from Bastrop and surrounding counties.

    Net proceeds will support local Party initiatives, GOP candidates, and Party administrative needs.  The Bastrop County Republican Party is deeply appreciative for the support of table sponsors, attendees, silent and live auction donors, and the many local and county businesses that generously supported this event.

    The Bastrop County Republican Party County Executive Committee is comprised of the twenty-two elected GOP precinct chairs.  The County Executive Committee is the governing body of the Bastrop County Republican Party and conducts all official party business. Its website is BastropCtyGOP.com.

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    Bastrop County GOP at the Border Forum

    July 1, 2021 by Bastrop County Republican Party in

    Precinct 3013 Chair Sue Beck and her husband Stephen had the distinct honor of representing Bastrop County Republicans at a Fox News Forum featuring former President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott and hosted by Sean Hannity.  The forum, which took place at Edinburg Airport near the Texas-Mexico border, focused on immigration issues plaguing our country right now.  In addition to Sue, State Representative John Cyrier, Senator Dawn Buckingham, Senator Donna Campbell and Congressman Michael Cloud were also present at the event. BCRP is proud to have had representation at this important event and thanks Sue for her devotion to our party.

    Manipulative Corporate Propaganda

    April 15, 2021 by Bastrop County Republican Party in

    More mind manipulation by the corporate world.  More political propaganda from the corporate world.  Grab a copy of yesterday’s New York Times or Washington Post to see the two page advertisement.  It starts with a header that says “Government of the people, by the people” but conspicuously leaves out “for the people”, a hat-tip to the elites and the Washington swamp who seemed to be hurt by Trump “America First” policies, and emboldened by Biden administration actions.

    Read carefully.  Repeatedly, the verbiage to which these corporations have signed on, refers to our country as a democracy.  Civics lesson required.  The US is not a democracy.  We are a representative republic.  We have legislative representatives who vote for us.  We, US citizens, elect others to represent us.

    The rest of the statement is a smoke screen.  None of the provisions of the Georgia law (or HB-6 in Texas) would eliminate anyone’s “right to vote” or “fair opportunity to do so”.  Early voting, clarifying what constitutes “electioneering” (intimidation) at the polls and where that can take place, requiring a government issued ID (which is required for any hospital or doctor appointment, banking transactions, liquor or many prescription drug purchases, fly, get any document notarized, and much more in our daily lives), applying for absentee ballots and returning them on a timely basis, do not deny any US citizen the right to vote.  These regulations ensure legal votes are cast and that election outcomes aren’t dragged out for weeks.

    This list allows you to “vote with your wallet” by perusing who has signed on to this manipulative propaganda.  Of note, Coca-Cola, Delta, JP Morgan and Home Depot did not sign onto this advertisement according to an article in Axios.

    The truth about the Georgia law is explained in this video.

    Bastrop GOP supports Brown Santa Program

    December 18, 2020 by Bastrop County Republican Party in
    L to R:  Corporal Robert Williams, Mark Torrey, Sue Beck, Curtis Courtney, Dawn Thompson, Ann Fulcher, Mike Gepner, Mel Cooper, Stevie Sugars, and Sheriff Maurice Cook.
    Not pictured: Vicky Lindsey, Deborah Jones, Elizabeth Dube and Carol Spencer.

    On Friday morning, December 18, members of the Bastrop County Republican Executive Committee gathered to present their gifts of toys and cash to benefit the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office “Brown Santa” program. The toy drive began in earnest following Thanksgiving, collecting toys, children’s clothing, and cash donations. The BCRP selected the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office Brown Santa program because of our common county-wide interest, coverage and representation. We extend our mot gracious and heartfelt Christmas wishes to all of Bastrop County.

    Exciting Times in Bastrop County

    August 3, 2020 by Bastrop County Republican Party in

    County Chair Mike GepnerHowdy, Bastrop County Republicans!

    I have been looking forward to taking office since our March elections. I have now begun serving as your Bastrop County Republican Party Chair. We’re getting organized and building the leadership team. These are exciting times!

    We Republicans have our work cut out for us. We have a short amount of time to do the necessary work to re-elect our President, Donald J. Trump.

    Join our team as we work to Keep America ( and Texas ) Great.

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