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The Republican Party of Texas’ biennial convention in Houston saw leaders calling for unity ahead of midterm elections, but internal divisions emerged regarding party leadership, specific policies, and the embrace of a hard-right agenda.

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Who
Republican Party of Texas, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Gov. Greg Abbott, former state Sen. Don Huffines, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton, party chair Abraham George, D’Rinda Randall, Rep. Brent Money, Delegates Amjad Muhtaseb, Samar Halabi, Tarek Hussein, House Speaker Dustin Burrows, Rep. Cody Vasut, state Sen. Angela Paxton
What
The Republican Party of Texas’ biennial convention in Houston saw leaders calling for unity ahead of midterm elections, but internal divisions emerged regarding party leadership, specific policies, and the embrace of a hard-right agenda.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT · 6h 47m ago
Where
Houston, Texas, United States ·
Why
The convention convened to set the state GOP’s direction and messaging for the upcoming fall midterm elections, following a brutal primary season.
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The internal divisions and the adoption of a hard-right platform, including proposals against Sharia law and for expanded school vouchers, could complicate the Texas GOP's efforts to maintain unity and secure victories in the upcoming midterm elections, potentially influencing the state's political landscape and national conversations on policy and religious freedom.

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    The Republican Party of Texas's biennial convention in Houston last week showed signs of internal division despite leaders' calls for unity, as delegates ousted their party chair and booed the House speaker while pushing a hard-right agenda.
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    The Republican Party of Texas’ biennial convention in Houston saw leaders call for unity ahead of midterm elections, but also experienced internal divisions including the ousting of their party chair, boos for a House leader, and heated exchanges over issues like anti-Islam sentiment.
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    The Republican Party of Texas’ biennial convention in Houston was marked by professed calls for unity but also by public disagreements and the ousting of the party chair, raising questions about party cohesion heading into the fall’s midterm elections.
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    The Republican Party of Texas’ biennial convention in Houston saw leaders calling for unity ahead of midterm elections, but internal divisions emerged regarding party leadership, specific policies, and the embrace of a hard-right agenda.
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    The Republican Party of Texas’s biennial convention in Houston concluded last week with mixed signals regarding party unity, despite leaders calling for solidarity ahead of midterm elections.
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    The Republican Party of Texas’ biennial convention last week in Houston highlighted internal divisions and calls for unity among party leaders and delegates ahead of the fall's midterm elections.
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