FAQs

Below are some answers to some Frequently Asked Questions we have received. If you have any suggestions or further questions, shoot them to communications@travisgop.com and we'll respond ASAP.

HOW DO I ATTEND MY PRECINCT CONVENTION? Simply show up! We will post a full list of precinct convention locations to this site as soon as it is made available. (Please do not show up to your precinct's voting location on election night this year. Precinct conventions will be the Saturday following the Primary election this year by order of the Travis GOP Executive Committee.) You must have voted in this year's Republican Primary in order to participate.

HOW DO I ATTEND MY SD/COUNTY CONVENTION?  Republican voters and special guests are welcome to each Senatorial District Convention in Travis County. Please contact your SD temporary chairman if you were not selected as a delegate or alternate at your Precinct Convention.

WHO DO I SIT WITH?  You'll be seated with your voting precinct if you're a delegate. If you're a guest, please check with your temporary chairman for accommodations and directions to the guest and/or VIP seating area.

CAN I DISPLAY CAMPAIGN MATERIALS?  Vendor booths are available for a fee. Each SD convention may have their own rules for in their specific meeting areas -- please contact your temporary chairman for permission.

WHAT IF I SEE TROUBLE?  Your safety and security is our utmost concern. If you feel at any time that you have a safety or security issue, please notify one of the convention officials and we will take care of the issue immediately!

IS THERE A COST?  Yes, but we're relying on free-will donations. We sincerely appreciate your generosity with any donation you can make to help us pay for all the expenses we incur to put on a successful convention for you. We receive no funds from any Republican Party source (state or national) to put on this convention -- all funds must be raised locally. Please click on "Donate!" at the menu to your left or click here. (And please write "For SD Conventions" in the comments.) There are also sponsorship opportunities available with display options in PowerPoint presentations and a printed program, in addition to interest tables in the foyer.

WHO IS IN CHARGE?  There is a small army of volunteers present, but all organizational activities are in conjunction with the SD Chairmen. Their decisions in each SD convention are final -- please do not appeal to the County Chairman. All combined activity (including opening session, vendors table, etc. is under the direction of the Travis County Republican Party.  The Temporary Convention Chairmen and volunteers have been working diligently for months to organize and hold a successful convention. Let's all do our part to help us have a successful convention experience for everyone!

WILL THERE BE WI-FI/WIRELESS INTERNET?  Please be prepared to use your cell phone data for personal communications -- each venue will have their own policies regarding use of their wifi. Use the hashtag #TCRPcon on social media to share photos, important information, praise for our candidates and speakers, etc. 

HOW DO I BECOME A STATE OR NATIONAL DELEGATE?  To become a state delegate for the RPT Convention, you must be nominated by your SD nominations committee. More info on this fascinating process can be found here.  National delegates are appointed by state delegates only in presidential election years.

HOW DO I SUBMIT A RESOLUTION?  The following page on RPT's Web site has more information on the process: http://www.texasgop.org/resolutions. Note: Much of the work has already been done by our county Resolutions Committee, though the floor may amend and add to what the committee presents on convention Saturday.

WHAT IF I HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS?  If you have any other questions about our Travis County conventions, please call headquarters at (512)302-1776. On the day of the SD conventions headquarters will not be staffed. Feel free to use our Twitter hashtag, #TravisGOP, or drop a line to communications@travisgop.com, and we'll do our very best to respond to any and all concerns.

Updated: 2/29/24