STATE REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BYLAWS (Rev. 9/26/09)

ARTICLE I -- NAME

The name of the organization shall be the State Republican Executive Committee, hereinafter referred to as the “SREC”.

ARTICLE II --PURPOSE

The purposes of the SREC shall be

A. to act as the governing body of the Republican Party of Texas (hereinafter referred to as the “Party”) and exercise those powers and fulfill those duties and responsibilities conferred upon it by the state or federal statutes,

B. to establish general policy for the Party, subject to the direction of the biennial state convention,

C. to be responsible for the general supervision and management of the Party,

D. to foster and encourage growth in the Party by promoting the principles as expressed in the platform and by electing Republican officeholders, and

E. to provide an opportunity for full participation in the Party to all Texans who subscribe to the beliefs and principles advocated by the Party.

ARTICLE III -- MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Election.

The SREC shall be composed of the State Chairman (hereinafter referred to as the “Chairman”) and the State Vice-Chairman (hereinafter referred to as the “Vice-Chairman”), one a man and the other a woman, and two (2) members from each state-senatorial district, one a man and the other a woman, all to be elected at the Party’s biennial state convention, as prescribed by the Texas Election Code1.

(Proviso: The Secretary shall add or update the parenthetical notations in these Bylaws as necessary, which reference the TEC or RPT Rules.)

Section 2. Qualifications.

In order to qualify as a candidate for membership on the SREC, one must affiliate2 with the Party
in the year in which the SREC is elected and in which he or she runs for SREC membership, contingent only upon requisites stated in Section 1 of this Article.

1TEC Sec. 171.002
2 TEC Sec. 162.001
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Section 3. Term of Office.

The term of office shall commence immediately upon election, for two (2) years or until a successor is elected and assumes office. *3

Section 4. Vacancies.

In the event of a vacancy in any position on the SREC, a majority of the members of the SREC shall fill the vacancy in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code and these Bylaws. Notice of a resignation on the SREC and of an election to fill such vacancy, except of a vacancy in the office of the Chairman, shall be included in the notice of call of a meeting. The written call shall be delivered pursuant to Article V, Section 2 of the bylaws. The twelve-day notice of an election to fill a vacancy may be waived by a two-thirds vote of the SREC at the meeting at which the vacancy is to be filled, if the vacancy is due to death or other extraordinary circumstances. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Chairman, the provisions of Article IV, Section 2(B), shall be applicable.

Section 5. Duties.

It shall be the duty of each SREC member to furnish liaison between the Party and Republicans within the district he or she represents; to promote the growth of the Party within that district through the recruitment of Party officials where no entity of the Party exists; to ensure that Party officials within that district have adequate information concerning the conduct of primary elections, county or district conventions and meetings, and legal requirements governing contributions and expenditures; and to fulfill the purposes of the SREC as stated in Article II of these Bylaws.

Section 6. Non-Voting, Ex-Officio Members.

A. The National Committeeman, the National Committeewoman, the Finance Chairman, the Treasurer, the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel, if any, the Parliamentarian, if any, and the Secretary, if not an SREC member, shall, by virtue of their offices, automatically be accorded ex-officio membership on the SREC as long as each shall hold such office, entitling them to attend all meetings of the SREC, including
executive sessions, and to speak at all such meetings, but not to make motions or to vote.

B. Recognizing the substantial contributions to Party development and growth by autonomous Republican auxiliaries, and desirous of promoting harmonious interaction between these groups and the Party, the SREC extends ex-officio membership, without a vote, to a representative from each auxiliary, to be selected by each respective group, contingent upon meeting the criteria outlined in Article VII, Section 8(E)(2)(b). This exofficio status grants the privilege of attending all SREC meetings, of speaking at such meetings, and of submitting prior to each SREC meeting a written activity report to be included in each member’s briefing document in lieu of an oral presentation of the organization’s activities, but not to make motions, vote, or attend executive sessions of the SREC or of the SREC committee meetings.

3 TEC Sec. 171.002(c)
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ARTICLE IV -- OFFICERS OF THE SREC

Section 1. Officers.

The officers of the SREC shall be the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman, and the Secretary, who each

shall perform those duties assigned to them by the Texas Election Code4, by these Bylaws, and by

the Rules of the Party.

Section 2. Duties.

A. The CHAIRMAN, who shall be elected as prescribed by the Texas Election Code,5 shall

be the chief executive officer of the Party, representing the SREC as its official

spokesman. Additionally, the Chairman shall:

1. preside at all meetings of the SREC;

2. serve as temporary chairman of the biennial state convention;6

3. make the appointments specified by these Bylaws;

4. call the meetings specified in the Texas Election Code7 and in these Bylaws.

5. be a voting ex-officio member of all committees;

6. serve as a member of the Republican National Committee, subject to that body’s rules;8*

7. ensure compliance of the Party with all applicable state and federal laws, with these Bylaws, and with the Rules of the Party;

8. in conjunction with the SREC, coordinate the political activities of the Party and direct the advance planning of the programs of the Party;

9. exercise the usual powers of supervision and management pertaining to the State Headquarters of the Party, including employment of an executive director and such supportive staff as warranted; and

10. assure the safekeeping of all records of the Party and turn them over to his successor upon vacating the office.

4 TEC Sec. 171.002
5 TEC Sec. 171.002
6TEC Sec. 174.094(a)
7 TEC 172.120

8 National Rules of the Republican Party, Rule 1

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B. The VICE-CHAIRMAN, who shall be elected as prescribed by the Texas Election Code9, shall assist the Chairman as requested in the performance of the duties of that office; and in the event of the Chairman’s death or resignation shall perform the duties of the Chairman until a new Chairman is elected. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman shall call a meeting of the SREC, to be held within thirty (30) days of the Chairman’s death or resignation, for the purpose of electing a new Chairman. Notice of the date, time, and place of the meeting shall be given the SREC members no fewer than ten (10) days prior to the meeting. This notice provision for the meeting to elect a new Chairman shall be superior to and govern any and all other notice provisions contained in these Bylaws. The Vice-Chairman shall be a voting ex-officio member of all committees.

C. The SECRETARY, who may be either a member of the SREC or such other person as the SREC may select, shall be elected by the SREC at its organizational meeting for a term concurrent with that of the SREC; and shall act as recording officer of the SREC, keeping the minutes and attendance records for all SREC meetings, such records to be retained at State Headquarters in a journal for that purpose. If the Secretary is an SREC member, then the Secretary will be a voting ex-officio member of all committees. In the event that the Secretary is not an elected member of the SREC, that person shall be a nonvoting
ex-officio member of the SREC and all committees.

ARTICLE V-- MEETINGS

Section 1. Conduct of Meetings.
The SREC shall meet upon call of the Chairman, at such times as required by the Texas Election Code10 and as provided by these Bylaws in succeeding sections of this Article and by the Rules of the Party. All meetings of the SREC shall be open to credentialed media representatives and to interested Party members, except that the presiding officer or the SREC may declare an executive (closed) session for the purpose of considering confidential matters.
A. STATUTORY MEETINGS. Meetings prescribed by the Texas Election Code11 shall be duly called by the Chairman, or in his absence by the Vice-Chairman, for the purpose so designated by law; and no other business may be transacted at such statutory meetings unless notice of such other business has been included in the call.

B. REGULAR MEETINGS. The SREC shall meet no less frequently than quarterly for the conduct of business necessary to fulfill its objectives and purposes. A statutory meeting is not precluded from being designated as a quarterly meeting. In even-numbered years, the fourth quarterly meeting shall be held after the November general election.

C. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS. One or more organizational meetings of the newly elected SREC shall be held within thirty (30) days following its election for the purpose

9 TEC Sec. 171.002
10 TEC Sec. ____
11 TEC Sec. ____
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of organizing the SREC, including the adoption of Bylaws,12 the election of a Secretary,

and consideration of the Chairman’s appointments.

D. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the SREC may be called by the Chairman,

and shall be called by the Chairman upon petition signed by at least fifteen (15) members

of the SREC, representing no fewer than ten (10) state-senatorial districts, delivered to

the Secretary (or to the State Headquarters if the Secretary is not available) at least

fourteen (14) days prior to the date specified for the meeting. Any notice of a special

meeting must contain the purpose for which the meeting is called.

Section 2. Notice of Meetings.

A written call containing notice of the meeting shall be mailed and postmarked by the U.S. Postal

Service, or transmitted by electronic mail, no later than twelve (12) days prior to the meeting, to

each of the SREC members at the member's address appearing on the Secretary's records, with

the method of notice above to be at the member's option. (The foregoing provision does not

apply to the organizational meeting of the SREC if such meeting is held immediately following

the biennial state convention at which the SREC is elected and if an announcement is made

while the biennial state convention is in session; however, such a meeting shall not be

considered a regular quarterly meeting.) The twelve-day notice may be waived in the event of a

stated emergency, as declared by the Officials Committee, in which case forty-eight (48) hours'

notice shall be given by telephone and confirmed by overnight letter.

Section 3. Proxies.

Written proxies for the SREC members shall be recognized at any general or executive meeting,

but not committee meetings, of the SREC, except where otherwise specified in the bylaws, if the

appointment complies with the Texas Election Code.13 Proxies are considered valid if the proxy

giver’s signature is notarized or confirmation is provided to the Secretary and is approved by a

proxy committee.

Section 4. Quorum.

A quorum for all regular and special meetings of the SREC shall be a majority (no fewer than 33

SREC votes) of the SREC, in person or represented by proxy. At statutory meetings, a quorum

shall consist of those members present, in person or represented by proxy (except where a

different quorum requirement is imposed by the Texas Election Code14) provided, however, that

if a majority of the SREC is not represented as above provided, only the business required by the

Texas Election Code shall be transacted.

Section 5. Voting.

Each member of the SREC, including the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman, in person or

represented by proxy, shall have the right to cast his individual vote. The method of voting shall

be by voice, show of hands, or ballot, as determined by the Chairman, unless otherwise ordered

12 RPT Rule 8

13 TEC Sec. 171.004

14 TEC Sec. 171.003(b)

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by a majority vote of the SREC, provided, however, that upon demand of at least twenty per cent

(20%) of the members present, in person or represented by proxy, a roll-call vote shall be taken.

The “ayes” and “nays” of any roll-call vote shall be entered into the minutes of such a meeting.

ARTICLE VI -- OFFICIALS OF THE PARTY

Section 1. Elective Officials.

The Republican National Committeeman and Committeewoman shall be the elective officials of

the Party. Each shall be elected in accordance with the Rules of the Party. 15 Each shall serve a

term of four (4) years, commencing with the adjournment of the quadrennial national convention.

The duty of each shall be to provide liaison and communication between the SREC and

Republican National Committee. In the event of a vacancy in the office of either National

Committee member, the Chairman shall call a meeting of the SREC no fewer than twenty (20)

days nor more than thirty (30) days within occurrence of such vacancy for the purpose of electing

a successor.

Section 2. Appointive Officials.

The appointive officials of the Party shall be the Finance Chairman, the Treasurer, the Assistant

Treasurer (optional), the Parliamentarian (optional), the General Counsel and the Assistant

General Counsel (optional) each of whom shall be appointed by the Chairman.

A. APPOINTIVE VACANCIES. The appointive officials shall serve at the pleasure of the

Chairman. In the event of a vacancy in the office of Chairman, the appointive officials

shall serve until the election of a new Chairman. Upon the election of a new Chairman,

the offices of all appointive officials automatically are vacated and open for appointment

by the new Chairman.

B. DUTIES OF APPOINTIVE OFFICIALS.

1. The FINANCE CHAIRMAN shall be appointed as soon as practicable following

the election of the Chairman. His duties shall be to serve as Chairman of the

Finance Committee.

2. The TREASURER shall be appointed immediately following the election of a

Chairman, subject to confirmation by the SREC. The Treasurer may exercise all

powers and duties of that office prior to and following confirmation. The

Treasurer shall be custodian of all funds belonging to the Party and shall submit a

quarterly report of disbursements and receipts to the SREC. He shall supervise a

system of bookkeeping in which the accounts correspond to identical categories

in the budget, the records of which shall be in safekeeping at State Headquarters

and available for inspection by any member of the SREC and/or the Officials

Committee. The Treasurer shall be responsible for filing with the appropriate

authorities all statements and reports required by state or federal law. At the end

of his term of office, he shall turn over to his successor all funds, books, and

other papers of the Party. The Treasurer shall be a voting ex-officio member of

any SREC committee or board having supervisory or oversight responsibility

over the state party’s “non-allocable” or “exempt” (as those terms are used in

15 RPT Rule 40

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federal campaign-finance law) state campaign activities (including programs

conducted by the “Victory” committee of the SREC).

3. The ASSISTANT TREASURER (optional) may be appointed following the

election of the Chairman subject to confirmation by the SREC. In the event

of the Treasurer’s death, resignation, or inability to serve, the Assistant

Treasurer, if any, automatically shall succeed to the office of Treasurer and

assume the duties thereof until the Treasurer’s replacement by action of the

Chairman. The Assistant Treasurer, if any, shall be a voting ex-officio member

of the Finance Committee.

4. The GENERAL COUNSEL shall be appointed following the election of the

Chair subject to confirmation by the SREC. The General Counsel shall be an

attorney duly licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, whose general duties

shall be to advise the Chairman and the SREC of the public responsibilities and

statutory obligations of the Party.

5. The ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL (optional) may be appointed following

the election of the Chairman subject to confirmation by the SREC. The Assistant

General Counsel will be an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the State of

Texas, whose general duties shall be to assist the General Counsel.

6. The PARLIAMENTARIAN (optional) shall be appointed following the election

of the Chairman. The general duties shall be to advise the Chairman and the

SREC on the Rules, and procedures of the Party, these Bylaws, and any rules of

order.

ARTICLE VII -- COMMITTEES

Section 1. Committee Members.

When not specified in these Bylaws, both the number of and the appointing of committee

members shall be established by the Chairman, subject to confirmation by the SREC, or the

committee members shall be selected by a method as directed by the SREC, and shall be persons

affiliated with the Party and when specified, they shall be members of the SREC.

Section 2. Committee Chairmen.

Committee chairmen shall be appointed by the Chairman from among the committee members,

unless otherwise specified.

Section 3. Committee Notice.

Notice of committee meetings shall be included in a call for any SREC meeting in which

committee meetings are scheduled, or in a written call from the Chairman, or from the committee

chairman, or by petition of one half (50%) of the committee members containing notice of the

meeting. Notice of a meeting shall be mailed to each member of the committee and to all exofficio

committee members at the address appearing on the Secretary’s records and postmarked

no later than twelve (12) days prior to the meeting date. The twelve-day notice may be waived in

the event of a stated emergency, as declared by the Chairman or the Officials Committee, in

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which case forty-eight (48) hours’ notice shall be given by telephone, overnight mail, or

facsimile.

Section 4. Committee Quorum.

A majority of the regular committee members shall be a quorum, except that for the Candidate

Resource Committee a quorum shall be one-third of the regular committee members. Voting exofficio

members are not used in calculating the number required for a committee quorum.

However, both regular members and voting ex-officio members shall be counted, if present in

person or by proxy, in establishing that the required number of persons is present for a quorum.

Section 5. Committee Voting.

A. Voting Committee Members. Each member of the committee, including voting exofficio

members shall have the right to cast his individual vote. Method of voting shall

be by voice, or show of hands, or ballot, as determined by majority vote of the

committee, provided, however, that upon demand by twenty per cent (20%) of the

members present, in person or represented by proxy, a roll-call vote shall be taken.

B. Non-Voting Ex-Officio Committee Members. The National Committeeman, the National

Committeewoman, the Finance Chairman, the Treasurer, the General Counsel, the

Associate General Counsel, if any, the Parliamentarian, if any, and the Secretary (if not

an SREC member) shall, by virtue of their offices, automatically be accorded ex-officio

membership on all SREC committees as long as each shall hold such office, entitling

them to attend all meetings of any SREC committee, including executive sessions, and to

speak at all such meetings, but not to make motions or to vote.

Section 6. Minority Report.

A minority report may be given by no fewer than twenty per cent (20%) of the committee

members present and moved as a motion to amend the majority report by substitution.

Section 7. Standing Committees.

The standing committees of the SREC shall be the

A. Officials Committee,

B. Finance Committee,

C. Candidate Resource Committee,

D. Party Organization Committee,

E. Coalition and Auxiliaries Committee,

F. Resolutions Committee, and

G. Rules Committee

Section 8. Duties of Standing Committees.

A. THE OFFICIALS COMMITTEE

1. The Officials Committee shall be composed of the Chairman, the Vice-

Chairman, the Secretary, the National Committeeman, the National

Committeewoman, the Finance Chairman, the Treasurer, the General Counsel,

and three (3) members of the SREC to be elected at the next quarterly meeting of

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the SREC following the Organizational Meeting. A separate election shall be

held for each of the three places for the SREC members on the Officials

Committee. Nominations shall be made from the floor with voting to take place

after the close of nomination to that place. In the event there is only one

nomination for an SREC place on the Officials Committee the voting may be by

voice vote or the presiding officer may declare that the sole nominee for that

place is elected. Until a majority vote is obtained, voting for each place will

continue before the next place to be voted on is opened to nominations from the

floor. Nominations for each place shall be made only when nominations for that

place have been opened by the presiding officer. In contested elections, voting

shall be by paper ballot. The Chairman shall serve as chairman of this

committee. Written proxies for an Officials Committee meeting may only be

given to a current member of the SREC who is not a member of the Candidate

Resource Committee.

2. It shall be the duty of the Officials committee

a. to assume responsibility for transaction of business necessary between

meetings of the SREC, and

b. to prepare a budget for the Party each year, to be submitted to the SREC

at its fourth quarterly meeting of the preceding calendar year.

B. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

1 The appointed Finance Chairman shall serve as chairman of the Finance

Committee. Additional voting ex-officio members shall be the Treasurer,

Assistant Treasurer (if any), and the General Counsel.

2. It shall be the duty of the Finance Committee to develop and implement ways

and means to fund the programs and activities of the Party.

C. THE CANDIDATE RESOURCE COMMITTEE

1. The Candidate Resource Committee shall be appointed at the first quarterly

meeting of each odd numbered year, as follows:

a. The Chairman shall appoint twelve (12) current SREC members and six (6)

non-SREC members subject to confirmation by the SREC.

b. Non-voting ex-officio members shall be the National Committeeman and the

National Committeewoman.

c. The Chairman and the Vice-Chairman of the Candidate Resource

Committee shall be members of the SREC and shall be appointed by the

Chairman.

d. The following persons are ineligible for appointment to the Candidate

Resource Committee:

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1. A person who holds an elected office or is a candidate for an

elected office, and has filed for the appointment of a

campaign treasurer; provided, however, that the ineligibility

rules under this subsection will not apply to a person on the

basis that he holds an elected office of or is a candidate for

the office of SREC member, a county chairman, or precinct

chairman.

2. A person who is employed for compensation, either full-time

or part-time, as a political consultant or as a staff member of

an elected official or candidate.

3. A person who is the spouse of an elected official or

candidate.

4. A member of the SREC who is an elected member of the

Officials Committee.

2. The Candidate Resource Committee shall provide support to Republican

candidates for County and District offices by administering the Party Campaign

Fund, making available campaign training materials, and assisting with targeting

of races, within the limits of funds and other resources available.

3. The Candidate Resource Committee shall be authorized to develop and prescribe

policies, standards, procedures, and criteria to form the basis upon which monies

will be expended for the purposes of the Fund, subject expressly to the following:

a. it shall not be required that monies within the Fund be distributed to or

on account of all candidates for offices of the same type or class or in

equal amounts within any class;

b. the best efforts of the Candidate Resource Committee shall be utilized to

distribute the monies in the Fund to, or on account of, those races and

candidacies having the greatest chance of winning, fairly balanced with the

policy of the Party, first, to support its incumbents or successor officeholders

needing support, second, to emphasize races at the legislative, district, and

county levels of government, with emphasis on the following:

1. To establish a Republican foothold in counties that do not

have a Republican base; or

2. To establish, move toward or maintain Republican control

of the county courthouse; or

3. To increase the number of Republican judges or legislators

within the State of Texas; and

c. No part of the Fund shall be utilized for the purpose, directly or indirectly, of

paying any past campaign debts of, or attributable to, any candidate for

public office.

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d. The Candidate Resource Committee shall respect and implement any

directives or resolutions on spending approved by the SREC.

4. The Candidate Resource Committee shall work with the Republican Party of Texas

staff and fellow State Republican Executive Committee members to target the most

appropriate candidates, to assist with effective training and/or training materials and

fundraising effort/ideas.

5. Term of office shall run to the appointment of a succeeding committee at the first

meeting of the SREC in each odd-numbered year unless a person becomes ineligible

to serve due to a change in status under Article VII, Section 8(C)(1)(d) in which case

a vacancy is created and shall be filled according to Article VII, Section 8(c)(5).

6. A vacancy on the Candidate Resource Committee shall be filled promptly by the

Chairman subject to Article VII, Section 8(C)(1)(d), such appointment to be

presented for confirmation at the next meeting of the SREC. A member may be

removed by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the SREC at any duly called and convened

meeting with previous notice.16

7. Written proxies for an Candidate Resource Committee meeting may only be given to

a current member of the SREC who is not ineligible under Article VII, Section

8(C)(1)(d) unless otherwise allowed by these Bylaws.

D. THE PARTY ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE

1. The Party Organization Committee shall be comprised of no fewer than five

(5) members of the SREC, nominated by the Chairman, and subject to

confirmation by the SREC.

2. The Party Organization Committee shall coordinate the development and

improvement of the organizational structure of the Party at every level, including the

following:

a. COUNTY CHAIRMEN. The Committee shall be charged with the

responsibility for recruiting, organizing, and training county chairmen, in

cooperation with their respective SREC members, and for improving the

effectiveness of the Party at the county level. The committee shall

provide for meetings of county chairmen, no less than biennially, for the

purpose of assisting and training county chairmen. All SREC members

who are also county chairmen shall be voting ex-officio members of the

Party Organization Committee. All other county chairmen shall be nonvoting

ex-officio members of the Party Organization Committee.

b. VOTER REGISTRATION. The Party Organization Committee shall

develop programs to improve the registration of voters reasonably

calculated to support Republican candidates.

c. BALLOT SECURITY. The Party Organization Committee shall

coordinate the ballot security program of the Party.

16 As specified in Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, 10th Edition, Page 4, Line 27.

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E. THE COALITION AND AUXILIARIES COMMITTEE

1. The Coalition and Auxiliaries Committee shall be comprised of no fewer than

five (5) members of the SREC, nominated by the Chairman and subject to

confirmation by the SREC.

2. Auxiliaries.

A. An auxiliary is defined as a statewide group, not a part of the statutory party

structure, which as a group, subscribes to the beliefs and principles advocated by

the Party, which offers opportunities for the growth and development of the

Party, the primary purpose of which is to promote the Republican Party of Texas

and Republican nominees and causes, and which is granted auxiliary status by

the SREC. The Coalition and Auxiliaries Committee, in its sole discretion, shall

decide which groups, if any, the Committee will recommend to the SREC for

auxiliary status and shall ascertain that each group granted auxiliary status

remains a viable and active organization compatible with the Party.

B.1. In order to maintain compatibility with the Party, each auxiliary desiring nonvoting

ex-officio membership on the SREC shall, at a minimum:

a. Keep a copy of the document used to govern its organization, either a charter, a

constitution, and/or a set of current bylaws, any of which shall suffice, on file with

the Coalition and Auxiliaries Committee.

b. File a copy of minutes of the meeting at which its officers and/or directors are

elected or vacancies in any such offices filed with the Party within thirty (30) days of

such meeting.

c. Make available to the State Headquarters an updated list of the auxiliary’s

membership for purposes of communications (said list shall not be released to any

other group, campaign, or individual, nor shall any mailings be made to said list

without permission of the executive committee of said auxiliary).

d. Provide for non-voting ex-officio status to one representative from the SREC,

appointed by the State Chairman, to the auxiliary’s governing body.

e. When providing a forum and/or support for candidates, limit the forum and/or

support to Republican candidates only in partisan office elections.

f. Contribute to the RPT Master Calendar on auxiliary activities.

g. Attend at least one SREC quarterly meeting annually and provide a brief report,

written or verbal, at all SREC meetings.

h. Submit a report prior to the 2nd quarterly meeting following the biennial state

convention on the auxiliary’s education and campaign activities.

i. Take no position contrary to the Party platform and support no candidate

opposing a Republican nominee.

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2. If any Party funds are disbursed to an auxiliary, that auxiliary shall file an

accounting, satisfactory to the Committee, of such funds.

3. All correspondence pertaining to provisions in this paragraph shall be addressed to

the Chairman, Coalition and Auxiliaries Committee, at the State Headquarters.

C. Non-voting ex-officio status on the SREC may be granted to auxiliaries meeting

the criteria established by the Coalition and Auxiliaries Committee. For each term of the

SREC, at the second quarterly meeting following the biennial State Convention, the

Coalition and Auxiliaries Committee shall recommend non-voting ex-officio status for

organizations that the Committee decides meets all criteria set by the Committee, which

status shall be granted only by majority vote of the SREC for its term. An auxiliary’s

status can be revoked by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the SREC at any duly called and

convened meeting.

3. Other Organizations. In order to grow and develop the Party, the Coalitions and

Auxiliaries Committee may seek opportunities for the Party to coalesce with other

organizations on issues on which the Party and such organizations agree. No official

standing will be granted to any such organizations.

F. THE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

1. The Resolutions Committee shall be comprised of no fewer than five (5)

members of the SREC, nominated by the Chairman and subject to confirmation

by the SREC. The chairman of the Resolutions Committee shall be a member of

the SREC and shall be appointed by the Chairman.

2. It shall be the duty of the Resolutions Committee to recommend policy positions

of the Party on any issue brought before it (subject to the approval of the SREC)

and to recommend changes in the Party platform to the Temporary Platform and

Resolutions Committee of the next biennial state convention.

G. THE RULES COMMITTEE

1. The Rules Committee shall be comprised of no fewer than five (5) members of

the SREC, nominated by the Chairman and subject to confirmation by the SREC.

The chairman of the Rules Committee shall be a member of the SREC and shall

be appointed by the Chairman.

2. Subject to the approval by the SREC, it shall be the duty of the Rules Committee

to recommend changes to these Bylaws, to recommend changes in the Party

Rules to the Temporary Rules Committee of the next biennial state convention,

and to recommend action on the Chairman’s clarification of any ambiguities in

these Bylaws or in the Party Rules.17

Section 9. Special Committees.

17 RPT Rule 1(b)

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Special committees, as are deemed necessary to perform duties not specifically assigned to a

standing committee, may be appointed by the Chairman from time to time, subject to

confirmation of the SREC.

ARTICLE VIII -- FINANCE

Section 1. Campaign Fund.

A. After making provisions for payment in an orderly and timely basis of anticipated

operating expenses of the Party, and any other obligations of the Party, the Chairman

shall cause to be deposited promptly all monies received by the Party into the Republican

Party Campaign Fund (hereinafter referred to as the “Fund”). The Chairman and any

other authorized person(s) soliciting funds for the Party are expressly empowered to

accept contributions directly into the Fund. The Fund shall be divided into subfunds, or

accounts, in such a manner as to comply with all applicable state or federal laws or

regulations pertinent to the purposes herein prescribed, subject to any limitation imposed

by such laws and regulations, and shall be accounted for and reported in an accurate and

timely manner.

B. The Fund shall be utilized exclusively for the purpose of participating in direct campaign

activities of Republican candidates for election to the public offices of the United States,

the State of Texas, or any unit or subdivision thereof. Once money has been credited to

the Fund, the State Chairman shall be authorized to transfer money to other funds or

accounts of the Party in cases of emergency (not inconsistent with applicable law), upon

notice of such action to the chairman of the Candidate Resource Committee. No monies

may be transferred from the Fund that have been dedicated by the donor for use as

Republican Party Campaign Funds.

C. The Fund shall be administered and invested as may be directed by the Chairman.

Monies in the Fund shall be distributed or expended of the purposes thereof only as shall

be directed by the Candidate Resource Committee, as provided in Article VII, Section

8(C)(2) and 8(C)(3), of these Bylaws.

D. Monies in the Fund shall not be raised or expended in connection with any primary

campaign of any candidate for nomination of the Party or in any campaign in which more

than one Republican, as shown by ballot designation, appears on the ballot, with the

exception in a non-primary election that by a two-thirds vote of the SREC funds may be

so raised and expended.

Section 2. Audit.

A. The National Committeeman and National Committeewoman shall appoint a three (3)

member Audit Committee from the membership of the SREC not later than November 1

of each year to audit the current fiscal year. The Audit Committee shall select a firm of

independent certified public accountants to audit all accounts of the Party for the current

fiscal year, to be conducted so that the audit of the current fiscal year shall be completed

not later than one hundred and eighty (180) days following the end of the current fiscal

year.

B. The original of the audit report shall be sent to the Chairman, with copies to the National

Committeeman, the National Committeewoman, the Vice-Chairman, the General

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Counsel, the Treasurer, and the Finance Chairman, plus each member of the Audit

Committee and any member of the SREC requesting a copy; in addition, a copy shall be

filed with the State Headquarters where it shall be preserved and made available for

inspection during office hours by any SREC member or Party official.

C. The Audit Committee shall present the audit report to the SREC for approval at the next

ensuing regular meeting.

D. In event of a vacancy in the office of Chairman, a complete audit shall be conducted in

accordance with applicable provisions of this Section unless waived by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of

the SREC.

Section 3. Fiscal.

Neither the Chairman nor any other officer, employee, or representative of the Party shall borrow

money in the name of the Party unless expressly authorized to do so by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of

the SREC, notice of request for such authorization having been included in the call to the meeting

at which the request is to be made.

ARTICLE IX -- STATE HEADQUARTERS.

Section 1. Location.

The permanent headquarters and executive office of the Party shall be in the capital city of

Texas.18

Section 2. Administration.

The executive director, (if one be appointed) shall administer the operations of the State

Headquarters under the direction of the Chairman.

Section 3. Funds.

Funds shall be allocated for rental space and for personnel, as budgeted by the SREC. No Party

funds or resources shall be used, either directly or indirectly, to influence intraparty contests.

Section 4. Staff Policy.

Staff members shall remain neutral in intraparty contests for both public and Party offices.

ARTICLE X - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the

SREC in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these

Bylaws, the Rules of the Party, or any state or federal statute.19

ARTICLE XI - AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

18 RPT Rules 32 and 43

19 RPT Rule 5

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These Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the SREC, duly called and constituted, by twothirds

(2/3) vote of those members present and voting, in person or represented by proxy,

provided that the amendment has been proposed in writing at the previous regular meeting, or

notice of proposed amendment is included in the call to the meeting at which it will be presented.

Revised: 10/15/77

Amended: 9/8/78; 5/19/79; 9/6/80; 8/3/85; 11/23/85; 6/26/86; 7/30/88; 3/24/90; 3/23/91; 3/21/92;

3/27/93.

Revised: 9/15/95; 12/1/95; 4/13/96;

Amended: 10/18/96; 9/20/97; 12/13/97; 6/11/98; 6/12/99; 9/08/01.

Revised: 4/1/02

Amended: 8/16/05; 3/10/06; 3/22/07; 9/26/09

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING TRADITIONAL AMERICAN SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS IN TEXAS

WHEREAS, The State Board of Education is charged by the Texas Education Code with development and adoption of primary and secondary public education curriculum standards, referred to as Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS);

WHEREAS, The State Board of Education is in the process of revising the social studies TEKS, and many of the proposed revisions under consideration eliminate important components of an accurate representation of our unique American history and culture, including references to Christmas, the Liberty Bell, Nathan Hale, American citizenship and the free market system, in favor of subjects reflective of politically correct views; therefore

RESOLVED, The Republican Party of Texas opposes efforts to remake the social studies TEKS in a politically correct mold and strongly supports adoption of revised social studies TEKS that retain an emphasis on our unique American history and culture of Judeo-Christian faith, ordered individual liberty and free market economics.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be delivered to each Republican member of the State Board of Education and Republican state senators and house members.

Adopted by the Republican Party of Texas this 26th day of September, 2009.
Submitted by Brian Russell, SD14

Resolution Commending Texas Republican Delegation for Opposing Obamacare

Whereas, The 2008 State Republican Platform plainly states, “We support market-based, private sector initiatives to improve the portability, quality and affordability of healthcare”; and

Whereas, Congressional Democrats, at the urging and direction of President Obama, have filed a variety of “Obamacare” bills that, if enacted, would assert significant additional federal control over the nation’s healthcare system through rules of Byzantine complexity and would drastically limit the freedom of individuals to make their own healthcare choices; therefore,

Resolved, That the Republican Party of Texas commends Texas Republicans for opposing the “Obamacare” bills and urges them to continue to unite in opposition to the “Obamacare” bills until such bills are finally defeated; and

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be delivered to each Republican Member and Senator in the Texas Congressional delegation.


Adopted by the Republican Party of Texas this 26th day of September, 2009.
Submitted by Brian Russell, SD 14

Benkiser explains Texas GOP chairman resignation, joining Perry campaign

On September 26th around 11am, Tina Benkiser announced her reisgnation as Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas effective October 5th, 2009. She will be dearly missed as she has served as a courageous leader for the Republican party for many years.

Tina will be leaving the Texas Republican Party to serve on Rick Perry's re-election campaign.

The SREC will be filling the vacancy within 30 days of her resignation.

for more details, visit: http://www.lonestarreport.org/Home/tabid/38/EntryId/265/Benkiser-explains-Texas-GOP-chairman-resignation-joining-Perry-campaign.aspx

RPT, TRHC and TFRW Changes of Address

RPT, TRHC and TFRW are all moving offices this week. All phone numbers and emails will remain the same. They will have an Open House Party in November.

Please notethe new addresses below:

Republican Party of Texas
1108 Lavaca Street, Suite 500
Austin, Texas 78701

Texas Republican House Committee
1108 Lavaca Street, Suite 501
Austin, Texas 78701

Texas Federation of Republican Women
1108 Lavaca Street, Suite 505
Austin, Texas 78701

Resolutions Passed at June 2009 SREC Meeting

RESOLUTION REGARDING VOTER PHOTO I.D.


WHEREAS, the Republican Party of Texas and its Platform has stood with the overwhelming majority of Texans who support Voter Photo I.D., and


WHEREAS the Governor of Texas, Rick Perry, openly called for and encouraged passage of strong Voter Photo I.D. legislation, and


WHEREAS Lt. Governor Dewhurst and the Texas Senate passed Senator Fraser’s Voter Photo I.D. bill, SB362, and sent it to the Texas House, and


WHEREAS such legislation eventually passed out of committee and had the opportunity to be debated and voted on,


WHEREAS the Democrat party filibuster tactic of stalling by "chubbing" prevented consideration of key legislation, including Voter Photo I.D., from being acted on during regular session, thus causing tax payers extra expense in a special session,


LET IT BE RESOLVED that the RPT denounces Democrat Members of the House whose actions caused added expense to taxpayers and denied citizens to have an up-or-down vote on key issues of our day.


LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that this be done in the form of a press release and electronically transmitted to Republican County Chairman and all elected leaders of both Chambers of the Texas Legislature.


Adopted by the Republican Party of Texas this 27th day of June, 2009.
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RESOLUTION ADVOCATING A FREE MARKET ECONOMY

WHEREAS, The 2008 Republican Party of Texas Platform acknowledges that the bedrock of the United States economy is our free market system, stating:
We oppose all corporate welfare that supports continued inefficient businesses. We encourage our government to allow a free market economy to prevail both domestically and internationally.

WHEREAS, President Obama and Democrats in Congress have begun to enact a socialist agenda bent on nationalizing much of the nation’s economy, including the banking, mortgage, healthcare, and automotive industries; therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Republican Party of Texas condemns the Democrat Party’s clear strategy to propose, pass and implement socialist programs through federal legislation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Republican Party of Texas commends the Republican members of Congress who have opposed the Democrat’s bailout, "stimulus," and reckless spending bills; and

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Republican Party of Texas calls upon the Republican Members and Senators in the Texas Congressional delegation to continue to unite in opposition to the Democrat’s march to socialism and to oppose all further bailout, "stimulus," and reckless spending bills; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be delivered to each Republican Member and Senator in the Texas Congressional delegation and each Republican county chairman via electronic means.

Adopted by the Republican Party of Texas this 27th day of June, 2009.
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RESOLUTION OPPOSING CAP-AND-TRADE LEGISLATION

WHEREAS, A centerpiece of the Democrat Party’s agenda is the enactment of federal legislation to establish a mandatory carbon dioxide cap-and-trade system in the United States, which would erroneously treat carbon dioxide as a pollutant; and

WHEREAS, The costs of a cap-and-trade system, both in implementation of the government bureaucracy managing and enforcing the system and in replacing less expensive, established electricity generation technologies with newer, more expensive technologies, will place a significant financial burden on family budgets while making little or no impact on the supposed problem of anthropogenic global warming;

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Republican Party of Texas urges the defeat of American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454) and all similar legislation that seeks to implement a carbon dioxide cap-and-trade system; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be delivered to each Republican Member and Senator in the Texas Congressional delegation.

Adopted by the Republican Party of Texas this 27th day of June, 2009.
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IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY VOTING RIGHTS

WHEREAS, Texas has one of the highest number of Armed Forces personnel; and

WHEREAS, members of the Armed Forces daily support and defend the Constitution; and

WHEREAS, the government and Texas Legislature have an inherent responsibility to ensure the integrity of the voting process; and

WHEREAS, there have been several instances in which Veterans have been denied their constitutional right to vote, due to voter fraud, as a direct result of no photo voter ID requirement; and

WHEREAS, there is not an adequate system in place to count overseas or other absentee ballots.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the SREC strongly suggest that the Texas Legislature, during the upcoming 2009 Special Session, implement a voter picture ID bill that would support the Veterans’ right to vote , as well as implement a policy that would accurately account for all absentee ballots; and

FURTHER RESOLVED that the Governor, Lt. Governor, and House Speaker be provided a copy of this resolution.

Adopted by the Republican Party of Texas this 27th day of June, 2009.

Resolutions Passed at March 2009 SREC Meeting

RESOLUTION OPPOSING EXPANSION OF GAMING IN TEXAS

WHEREAS, A primary function of the Republican Party of Texas is to recruit and elect candidates that embrace the principles articulated by the Republican Party of Texas Platform and to enact those principles legislatively; therefore

RESOLVED, The Republican Party of Texas, consistent with the 2008 State Republican Platform, opposes the passage and enactment into law of any legislation expanding gaming in Texas, including without limitation the legalization of eight liners, video lottery terminals or casino gambling.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The Republican Party of Texas requests Republican members of the Texas House and Texas Senate to OPPOSE passage of any legislation which expands gaming in Texas.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be delivered to Governor Perry and each Republican member of the Texas House and Texas Senate.

Adopted by the Republican Party of Texas this 6th day of March, 2009.

Presented by Brian Russell, SD14
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RESOLUTION OPPOSING LOCAL OPTION TRANSPORTATION FUND LEGISLATION

WHEREAS, Legislation, including SB 855, SJR 22, HB 9 and HJR 9 (collectively, “The Texas Local Option Transportation Act”), has been filed to permit the creation of local option transportation funds from a myriad of new fees, including a new resident impact fee, mobility improvement fee, drivers license fee, local option gas tax, parking fee, and emissions fee;

WHEREAS, The local option transportation funds established by the Texas Local Option Transportation Act are principally intended to fund the construction of rail projects rather than roadways;

WHEREAS, The burden of the fees funding the local option transportation funds fall disproportionately on the owners and operators of motor vehicles rather than users of the
proposed rail projects; therefore

RESOLVED, The Republican Party of Texas opposes the passage and enactment into law of the Texas Local Option Transportation Act.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be delivered to Governor Perry and each Republican member of the Texas House and Texas Senate.

Adopted by the Republican Party of Texas this 6th day of March, 2009.

Presented by Brian Russell, SD14
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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RIGOROUS EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS FOR SCIENCE IN TEXAS

WHEREAS, The State Board of Education is charged with oversight of the public education system of Texas in accordance with the Texas Education Code;

WHEREAS, For twenty years, the State Board of Education has promulgated a science standard mandating the teaching of the “strengths and weaknesses” of all scientific theories and hypotheses in the curriculum;

WHEREAS, the long-standing “strengths and weaknesses” standard has recently come under attack by Darwinists as unscientific;

WHEREAS, Even Charles Darwin endorsed a “strengths and weaknesses” standard for evaluating theories, stating, “A fair result can be obtained only by fully stating and balancing the facts on both sides of each question....” Darwin, C., Origin of the Species by Means of Natural Selection or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life; therefore

RESOLVED, The Republican Party of Texas, consistent with the 2008 State Republican Platform, opposes abandonment of the longstanding “strengths and weaknesses” science standard and calls upon the Republican members of the State Board of Education to support the retention of the “strengths and weaknesses” standard in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be delivered to each Republican member of the State Board of Education.

Adopted by the Republican Party of Texas this 7th day of March, 2009.

Presented by Brian Russell, SD14
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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

WHEREAS, A primary function of the Republican Party of Texas is to recruit and elect candidates that embrace the principles articulated by the Republican Party of Texas Platform and to enact those principles legislatively; therefore

RESOLVED, The Republican Party of Texas supports, as top priorities, the passage and enactment into law of the following legislation:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The Republican Party of Texas requests Republican members of the Texas House and Texas Senate to support passage of the foregoing legislation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be delivered to Governor Perry and each Republican member of the Texas House and Texas Senate.

Adopted by the Republican Party of Texas this 6th day of March, 2009.

Presented by Brian Russell, SD14
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RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

WHEREAS, George Walker Bush, has completed eight years as President of the United
States of America, and;

WHEREAS, President Bush demonstrated courage and conviction in making difficult
decisions, and;

WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, President Bush demonstrated steady leadership after
the worst attack on American soil in history, and;

WHEREAS, under the leadership of President Bush, threatening regimes were removed in
Afghanistan and Iraq, and;

WHEREAS, the unwavering efforts of President Bush and the many across all levels of his administration (including government employees at all levels), America has not suffered another attack on our soil since September 11, 2001;

THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Republican Party of Texas thanks President George Walker Bush for his conservative and steady leadership in the war against terrorism and is proud of the many accomplishments of his administration and is delighted to welcome him home to Texas.

FURTHERMORE, to ensure that the message of President Bush’s many accomplishments remain in the public light, we the SREC will commit to the following:
1. Dissemination of this approved resolution by the SREC along with the attached
Fact Sheet: President Bush Has Kept America Safe
2. Encourage passage of this or similar by all County Republican Parties, GOP Auxiliaries and Coalitions, etc.
3. Seek the endorsement and/or amicus style endorsements from all GOP leaders from across
the state.

We the SREC ask for all within to be accomplished with electronic and hard copy bearing original signatures to be delivered to the Republican Party of Texas no later than August 1, 2009. Once received all subject matter will be bound at least in triplicate to be presented to:
1. 2 – Copies to President Bush, 1 for his person and 1 for his Presidential Library;
2. 1 – Copy to the Republican Party of Texas Library
3. 1 – Copy to the Governor and or Secretary of State recorded to official historical
state records.

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RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF SPEAKER JOE STRAUS

WHEREAS, State Representative Joe Straus has been actively involved in Bexar County Republican grassroots campaigns and activities since the 1960s, and;

WHEREAS, Representative Joe Straus has served in the Administrations of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Herbert Walker Bush, and;

WHEREAS, Representative Joe Straus has continued to lead and to demonstrate his commitment to public service through serving the constituents of Texas House District 121 since his election as a State Representative in 2005;

FURTHERMORE, the SREC extends our sincere appreciation and assistance to the newly elected House Speaker Joe Straus, and wish him the very best as Speaker;

THEREFORE, be it resolved, that the Republican Party of Texas congratulates the Honorable Joe Straus for his dedicated years of service to the Republican Party and our country. In addition, the SREC congratulates him on his election as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives for the 81st Session of the Texas Legislature.

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RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF SPEAKER TOM CRADDICK

WHEREAS, Speaker Tom Craddick has well represented the residents of House District 82 for 40 years in the Texas House of Representatives, and;

WHEREAS, Speaker Tom Craddick has also well served all the citizens of Texas as Speaker of the Texas House during the 78th, 79th and 80th sessions of the Texas Legislature;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Republican Party of Texas thanks Speaker Tom Craddick for his many years of dedicated service and conservative leadership towards building a better Texas.

FURTHERMORE, to ensure that Speaker Tom Craddick knows our heartfelt gratitude for his ongoing service in the Texas House of Representatives, the SREC shall affix our signatures showing our approval of this resolution.