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D’rinda Randall Wins Texas GOP Chair, Party Faces $100K Shortfall

6/12/2026

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Randall Texas GOP

Attendance was low as many of the 7,000 delegates skipped the convention at George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.
D’rinda Randall was elected Texas Republican Party chair in Houston, defeating incumbent Abraham George.
Abraham George conceded on social media, urging Republicans to unite behind November ticket and agenda.
Party officials reported a $100,000 shortfall but expect a surplus once registration fees are collected.

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Abbott Hard-Right

Governor Greg Abbott will deliver his first full convention keynote since 2018, signaling an embrace of the party’s hard-right faction.
D’rinda Randall was elected Texas Republican Party chair in Houston, defeating incumbent Abraham George.
Hard-line primary winners have pledged to ban Muslims, tighten voting rules, and end bipartisan cooperation.
Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn in the primary with an unapologetic anti-incumbent MAGA campaign.

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Randall Texas GOP

Attendance was low as many of the 7,000 delegates skipped the convention at George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.
D’rinda Randall was elected Texas Republican Party chair in Houston, defeating incumbent Abraham George.
Abraham George conceded on social media, urging Republicans to unite behind November ticket and agenda.
Party officials reported a $100,000 shortfall but expect a surplus once registration fees are collected.

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