"I would like to express our deepest appreciation and thanks to Senator Hutchison for her past decades of service to the Republican Party, and for her long and successful career in public office, especially her years in the United States Senate."

Chairman Munisteri: "I am particularly gratified that our support from these Republicans has been continuous and not sporadic. This allows us to continue to fund vital RPT programs and to prepare for the upcoming legislative session."

"I ask for all members of our party now to unite behind the duly elected Speaker, and to work with our representatives in passing legislation consistent with our party platform."

Today, all Americans should be unified in their prayers for the victims and their families, and unified in condemning this terrible tragedy in our country.

"We have a responsibility to recruit and train the next generation of Texas leaders and many of them will be found at HBCU’s in Texas."

The RPT received some year-end Christmas presents, as several legislators who are members of the "DebtBusters" committee made significant contributions to the party.

In addition to the great political news that we have reached a super-majority in the State House, our RPT finances are stable and the party machinery is operating relatively smoothly.

RPT State Chairman Steve Munisteri announced today that the state party has committed a minimum of $10,000 to the Dan Neil election contest in a show of support for Neil's contest.

On behalf of the Republican Party of Texas, I heartily congratulate John Kuempel on his overwhelming victory, and officially welcome him as our newest Republican State Representative.

Before a standing room only crowd, RPT Chairman Steve Munisteri today led off a press conference announcing that State Rep. Allan Ritter and State. Rep. Aaron Peña were switching to the Republican Party.