“For a state party to publicly disagree with a sitting governor of the same party is not something any of us take lightly.” “No Exceptions, No Delays…. Open Texas NOW.”
That’s the call to action of a resolution passed nearly unanimously by the Republican Party of Texas executive committee, urging Gov. Greg Abbott to “immediately rescind all COVID-related mandates, closures, and restrictions” and reopen the state.
Consisting of one man and one woman from each of the state’s 31 senate districts, the SREC is, essentially, the governing body of the Republican Party of Texas, meeting several times a year to do the party’s business, such as organizing convention and passing resolutions.
Rolando Garcia, the newly elected committeeman for Senate District 15 in Houston who authored the “Open Texas Now” resolution, says he was motivated by Abbott’s announcement last week, which allowed some businesses to open at 75 percent capacity while others were forced to remain closed.
“[Abbott’s] announcement last week about another incremental increase in capacity was the last straw. It is so blindingly obvious to everyone that the lockdowns and restrictions were a mistake and devastated the lives of so many people,” Garcia told Texas Scorecard.
“I really hoped that last week’s announcement would finally put an end to this madness. Instead, we just got more games about 50 or 75 percent capacity … for some businesses … in some regions. It’s such a farce at this point and totally disconnected from scientific or public health considerations. It was clear that the state party had to take a stand, so I authored and submitted that resolution.”
The resolution passed overwhelmingly during the committee’s meeting in Houston this past weekend, with 54 members in favor and just four voting against.
“If we were voting based on what we hear from the grassroots, it would’ve passed with every single vote,” Garcia added.
Garcia also stressed that the goal of the resolution was not to “punish” Abbott, but rather to urge a swift course correction.
“For a state party to publicly disagree with a sitting governor of the same party is not something any of us take lightly, and the instinct of loyalty to leadership is usually pretty strong among party activists. So for this to happen underscores the depth of the anger and frustration out there,” said Garcia.
The full resolution, as passed by the State Republican Executive Committee, reads as follows:
No Exceptions, No Delays….Open Texas NOW
“Whereas, Texans have been under emergency closures, lockdowns, mandates, and restrictions for SIX MONTHS;
“Whereas, state and local governments have exercised egregious overreach in misguided attempts to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 disease;
“Whereas, state and local government overreach has infringed on our Constitutional liberties – including our rights to property and to peaceably assemble;
“Whereas, this egregious government overreach has resulted in unthinkable depredations upon the people of Texas, including left millions unemployed, countless businesses bankrupt or on the verge of bankruptcy, nursing home residents dying alone and isolated, lives ruined and dreams destroyed;
“Whereas, COVID-19 can pose a serious risk, in particular to some at-risk groups, and requires Texans to act responsibly for the health of themselves and their loved ones;
“Whereas, businesses and customers are fully capable of operating freely while undertaking reasonable precautions without top-down, government mandates;
“Whereas, every day that closures and restrictions continue, they wreak havoc on the livelihoods and liberties of Texans,
“Therefore be it resolved, the Republican Party of Texas calls on Gov. Greg Abbott to immediately rescind all COVID-related mandates, closures, and restrictions and to open Texas NOW. A copy of this resolution shall be sent by the Republican Party of Texas to the Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Republican State Senators, and Republican State Representatives.”
Looks like this a 62 person committee and only 58 voted. 54 to 4 for the resolution.
IF Abbott were to do this.... IF.... it would take away the shield that a lot of the corporations (think H.E.B.) are hiding behind with their "but state and local rules mandate it...."
“We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent people.” ― George Orwell
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
Very unfortunate to have a civil war brewing within the state GOP right before an election, but Abbott's actions have forced our hand.
Condemnation of his actions are now warranted to preserve Texas jobs and freedoms.
My own answer is no. Guidance is fine. Voluntary self-isolation is fine, and strongly advisable for the more vulnerable. Most of them will do it by choice. But coercion is not fine. There is no moral or principled justification for it. Lord Sumpton
Quote: Isailedaway wrote in post #7Very unfortunate to have a civil war brewing within the state GOP right before an election, but Abbott's actions have forced our hand.
Condemnation of his actions are now warranted to preserve Texas jobs and freedoms.
Abbott MIGHT be able to salvage his political career IF he listens to the SREC and opens Texas up entirely within the next day or two. If he doesn't he's toast IMHO.
We will never again be truly FREE people for so long as we continue to abide the Marxist Income Tax Code and the IRS!
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
My own answer is no. Guidance is fine. Voluntary self-isolation is fine, and strongly advisable for the more vulnerable. Most of them will do it by choice. But coercion is not fine. There is no moral or principled justification for it. Lord Sumpton
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
Sad we have to spend money fighting Republican Governors rather than throwing that money against the Dems.
Abbott is at fault.
My own answer is no. Guidance is fine. Voluntary self-isolation is fine, and strongly advisable for the more vulnerable. Most of them will do it by choice. But coercion is not fine. There is no moral or principled justification for it. Lord Sumpton
King Greg and the court jesters at DSHS have "found" another 3000 "cases" and added over 100 to Kerr County and 40+ to Bandera County who just last week earned their mask exemptions. This has got to stop. The dashboard is utterly ridiculous. https://txdshs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsd...b01e8b9cafc8b83
Every day cases are changed. Today's nugget: 13,622 older cases recently reported by labs were included in the statewide total but excluded from statewide and Harris County new confirmed cases (507). What a joke!
Prominent Republicans File Suit to Overturn Abbott’s Early Voting Extension https://texasscorecard.com/state/promine...ting-extension/ “Governor Abbott seems to have forgotten that the Texas Constitution is not a document that he consults at his convenience.” By Brandon Waltens |September 23, 2020
A growing number of Republicans are taking issue with Gov. Greg Abbott’s string of unilateral executive orders in response to the Chinese coronavirus, urging the Supreme Court of Texas to overturn his executive order extending early voting in the November election.
Though numerous lawsuits have been filed in the last several months in relation to Abbott’s orders, this latest suit carries some big names, including Republican Party of Texas Chairman Allen West, the Texas GOP, and Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.
It is the latest lawsuit filed by Houston-area conservative activist Steve Hotze and led by Republican Attorney Jared Woodfill, who were joined by current and former elected officials as well as grassroots conservative leaders.
In a statement to Texas Scorecard, Woodfill had harsh words for Abbott, accusing him of “[forgetting] that the Texas Constitution is not a document that he consults at his convenience.”
“It is an uninterrupted charter of governmental structure that limits Governor Abbott’s ability to act as a king. If the Texas Supreme Court allows this structure to erode, so too does the promise of liberty. Given the extraordinary circumstances Texans have faced over the past seven months, it is shocking that Governor Abbott has continued to unilaterally suspend laws while refusing to convene the Texas Legislature,” Woodfill told Texas Scorecard.
“When Governor Abbott first ordered the closure of restaurants, schools, and businesses he deemed “nonessential,” Abbott said every option, including a special session, remained on the table,” Woodfill added. “The special session has not occurred, and Governor Abbott has reversed course-- excerpt, rest at link above --
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
Another pile of money going for Republicans to sue Republicans instead of the enemy.
Perhaps Abbott is enabling this to happen in order to reduce money for the conservative cause? A lib all this time?
My own answer is no. Guidance is fine. Voluntary self-isolation is fine, and strongly advisable for the more vulnerable. Most of them will do it by choice. But coercion is not fine. There is no moral or principled justification for it. Lord Sumpton
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