October Meeting Propositions 1-14

by Jeanne SpareElections, Meetings October 3, 2023October 25, 2023No Comments

Texas Constitution Propositions 1-14

On Monday, October, 2, 2023, the agenda included multiple speakers. We heard from Elaine Cook, Senate District 23 Committeewoman, and Ed Zenner, Senate District 23 Committeeman, from the Tarrant County SREC. They shared pros and cons on each of the fourteen Texas Constitution propositions that will be on the ballot in November. The scheduled speakers from Turning Point USA could not make it to the meeting.

Here are three resources, in no particular order, for details on the amendments:

Texas Scorecard proposition descriptions are provided in a NEWS DIGEST by Brandon Waltens for your review and consideration.
Here is the SREC Amendments PowerPoint presentation that was reviewed at our meeting. 11.07.2023 – Constitutional Amendment Presented by SREC23 Elaine and Ed
Here is a detailed Convention of States amendments report. 10.02.2023 – Convention of States – Constitutional Amendments

Updated Propositions Resources

10/24/23 Here are two more sites with information to consider regarding the fourteen Texas Constitution amendment propositions that are on the ballot for all Texans.

Texas Public Policy Foundation
2023 Guide to Constitutional Amendments in Texas

Christians Engaged
2023 TX Constitutional Amendment Election Christian Voter Guide

True Texas Project
November 2023 Elections

Ed Zenner and Elaine Cook

Colony Ridge

At the end of the meeting an illegal alien settlement was brought up as a topic of concern for Texans. Find out more about Colony Ridge from The Texas Minute by Texas Scorecard.

Membership 2024

Join your local Grand Prairie, Texas Republican Club by completing your annual membership! GPRC Membership for 2024 is now available and applies to memberships paid for from October 2023 thru September 2024 and is good for the 2024 calendar year, January – December.

New and renewing members may now apply for 2024 GPRC Membership! Submit dues online and bring your completed application to the next meeting

Turning Point USA College Department

by Jeanne SpareMeetings October 2, 2023No Comments

Turning Point USA

Our October, 2, 2023 guests will be Laci Williams and Lisette Ferguson from Turning Point USA’s College Department. Republicans are invited come and hear from them, and invite college students and young adults to attend. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by our meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. at Outlaws Barbeque in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Membership renewal for the calendar year 2024 opens in October.

Membership 2024

New and renewing members may now apply for 2024 GPRC Membership! Submit dues online and bring your completed application to the next meeting

Turning Point USA in October

by Jeanne SpareMeetings August 4, 2023August 4, 2023No Comments

Turning Point USA

Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by our meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. at Outlaws Barbeque in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Don’t forget! At the next GPRC meeting on Monday, August 7, 2023, our guest speaker will be Mayor Ron Jensen! Ron Jenson was elected as Mayor in 2013, 2016, 2019 and 2022; and City Council member representing District 6 in 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2009. While serving as a city council member, he was Mayor Pro Tem three times.

There will be no meeting in September. Please join the GPRC for the remaining 2023 first Monday meetings in August, October, and December.

Membership 2023

New and renewing members may now apply for 2023 GPRC Membership! Submit dues online and bring your completed application to the next meeting.

August Speaker Mayor Ron Jensen

by Jeanne SpareMeetings June 22, 2023No Comments

Mayor Ron Jensen

Republicans are invited to attend the next GPRC meeting on Monday, August 7, 2023 when our guest speaker will be City of Grand Prairie Mayor, Ron Jensen. Mayor Jensen last spoke to our club in June 7, 2021. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by our meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. at Outlaws Barbeque in Grand Prairie, Texas.

There will be no July 2023 meeting. Please join the GPRC for our remaining 2023 meetings on the first Monday in August, October, and December 2023.

Membership 2023

New and renewing members may now apply for 2023 GPRC Membership! Submit dues online and bring your completed application to the next meeting.

June Speaker Warren Norred

by Jeanne SpareMeetings May 3, 2023May 3, 2023No Comments

Attorney, Norred Law

Republicans are invited to attend the next GPRC meeting on Monday, June 5, 2023 when our guest speaker will be Warren Norred. Mr. Norred is a frequent speaker on regulatory reform, government transparency, education, constitutional matters, and internet-based legal issues. In connection with his work on government overreach regarding COVID-19 regulations and open meeting enforcement, Warren has appeared on several national news programs, including Tucker Carlson Tonight, Ben Shapiro, and Fox & Friends. He works with the Alliance Defending Freedom, the Goldwater Institute, the Electronic Freedom Foundation, and his new non-profit, White Hat Law.

Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by our meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. at Outlaws Barbeque in Grand Prairie, Texas.

There will be no meeting in July. Please join the GPRC for meetings on the first Monday in June, August, October, and December 2023.

Membership 2023

New and renewing members may now apply for 2023 GPRC Membership! Submit dues online and bring your completed application to the next meeting.

Convention of States meeting photos

by Jeanne SpareMeetings, Photos April 14, 2023April 14, 2023No Comments

May Speaker Susan Fountain

by Jeanne SpareMeetings April 14, 2023No Comments

Dallas County Executive Director

Republicans are invited to attend the next GPRC meeting on Monday, May 1, 2023 when our guest speaker will be Susan Fountain, Executive Director for Dallas County. Come hear the latest updates!

Candidates running for office from both Dallas County and Tarrant County, who will serve Grand Prairie, have been invited to our May meeting. Join us to hear directly from candidates running for office in the May 6th General Election.

Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by our meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. at Outlaws Barbeque in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Membership 2023

New and renewing members may now apply for 2023 GPRC Membership! Submit dues online and bring your completed application to the next meeting.

April Meeting Announcement

by Jeanne SpareMeetings March 21, 2023March 24, 2023No Comments

Convention of States Project

Republicans are invited to attend the next GPRC meeting on Monday, April 3, 2023 when our guest speaker will be John van Compernolle of the Convention of States Project Texas Leadership Team! John will share on Article V of the U.S. Constitution and the power of states to call a Convention of States to propose amendments. Come learn more!

Candidates running for local office, from both Dallas County and Tarrant County, serving Grand Prairie, have been invited to our April and May meetings. Join us to hear directly from candidates running for office in the May 6th General Election.

Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by our meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. at Outlaws Barbeque in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Membership 2023

New and renewing members may now apply for 2023 GPRC Membership! Submit dues online and bring your completed application to the next meeting.

March Meeting Announcement

by Jeanne SpareMeetings February 19, 2023February 19, 2023No Comments

Protecting Our Border

Republicans are invited to attend the next GPRC meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023 when our guest speaker will be Sheena Rodriguez of Alliance for a Safe Texas. She will share on the Texas border crisis with a presentation tentatively titled: The Border Crisis, How it impacts you and what actions you can take.

Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by our meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. at Outlaws Barbeque in Grand Prairie, Texas.