For those of you who may not know Mona Bailey, let me give you a little bit of background. Mona is an absolute warrior for our state and an indispensable Republican leader in North Texas. A very active member of the Tarrant County GOP, Mona has been an extraordinary resource for Texas Republicans for decades!

At the heart of it Mona is a grassroots super star. Still a precinct chair after over 20 years Mona doesn't just write checks or collect them, she is on the ground, putting in the work. Her grassroots activism is what makes me the most proud to have earned Mona's endorsement to continue serving as your RNC National Committeewoman. We both have a passion for grassroots, conservative action. That's how we met and I look forward to continuing to work with Mona, and all of you! I am honored to have Mona's support in my campaign and we are all fortunate for grassroots activists like her who are giving their time and treasure to keeping Texas red. 

RNC Convention is Coming to Houston!

I sure hope you have heard by now but if not, the RNC National Convention is coming to Houston, Texas in 2028! As you know Texas is indispensable when it comes to Republican politics. We contribute funds, we work our tails off, Texas is a model for grassroots activism and let's not forget about the amazing Republican leaders our state has produced. There is no way around it, our state is the bedrock for the National GOP. It is only fitting that we welcome back the RNC Convention to Texas with a loud "HOWDY!"

I have included the RNC's press release below and I look forward to working with the RNC and you to ensure that Texas leverages this opportunity to the fullest. 

RNC ANNOUNCES HOUSTON AS HOST CITY FOR 2028 CONVENTION

 AUG 25, 2023

https://www.gop.com/press-release/rnc-announces-houston-as-host-city-for-2028-convention/

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Republican National Committee (RNC) officially selected the city of Houston, Texas as the host for the 2028 Republican National Convention. RNC Committee Members voted to select Houston as the host city.  

"I am excited to announce Houston as the host city for the 2028 Republican National Convention,” said RNC Charwoman Ronna McDaniel. “After a smart business decision made by the RNC last spring to allow us to select the next convention city earlier than ever, we are looking forward to seeing Houston in the spotlight come 2028. The entire RNC membership is eager to work with Governor Greg Abbott, Mayor Sylvester Turner, the Houston Host Committee, and Houston First Corporation to follow in Milwaukee’s footsteps by delivering an incredible convention for our Party.”  

“I am proud to welcome the 2028 Republican National Convention to Houston — one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, a thriving center of economic development, and a cultural leader of Texas,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “Houston showcases all the things that make Texas great: a strong business environment, record-breaking job growth, and a hub of entertainment and tourism. Texas thanks Chairwoman McDaniel and the RNC for choosing Houston to host the 2028 convention.”

"Houston is a special events city; we know how to host a major convention. We are proud to be chosen as the site for the 2028 Republican National Convention. This keeps us on the global stage, allowing us to showcase our amazing venues and the people who keep our hotels, restaurants, and local businesses operating," said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. "As the nation's most diverse and inclusive city, we believe Houston represents the future of the United States and our aspirations as a country. We're excited to showcase that identity and Houston's unsurpassed hospitality. We thank the RNC for selecting Houston to host the 2028 Republican National Convention." 

“This is a unique and exciting opportunity for Houston and for Texas,” Ira Mitzner, Chair of the Houston RNC Bid Committee, said. “A lot of hard work over the past year went into securing this bid and I’m elated that the effort has been rewarded with what will be an enormously important event that will have a tremendous economic impact and give Houston a global platform.”

“Today’s announcement is a historic step for the Republican Party, and the beginning of a successful partnership between the city of Houston, the state of Texas, and the Republican National Committee. Republicans will stand united in Houston in 2028 as we execute a memorable convention in the Lone Star State,” said RNC Site Selection Committee Chair Anne Hathaway.

“We were able to showcase our community’s leadership, our dynamic convention campus and our team’s professionalism to the RNC, and we believe that’s why they chose Houston for their most important event,” said Houston First Corporation President and CEO Michael Heckman. “When we began this bid process more than a year ago, we did so knowing that winning the Republican National Convention would be a significant economic win for our city and an opportunity for Houston to shine. Now we look forward to making that opportunity a reality.”

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First GOP Debate

Republican policies will get our country back on track. 

What you need to know:

• On the debate stage in Milwaukee, voters were presented with a clear choice of winning Republican policies vs. the failed Biden-Harris agenda.
• Republican leadership in the White House will get our country back on track.
• Our Republican nominee will be the next President of the United States, and this debate showcased many of our great Republican candidates and their ideas for the future of our country.
• For 3 years, Joe Biden and the Democrats have delivered crisis after crisis. Voters are ready for change.
• According to Real Clear Politics, Biden’s average approval rating is 41.6%.
• A Republican president and administration will jumpstart our economy.
• Poll after poll shows voters trust Republicans on the economy.
• A majority of Americans say Republicans in Congress understand their economic problems better than Biden, according to a Harvard-Harris poll.
• More Americans think Republicans have a better plan to reduce inflation, according to an Economist/YouGov poll.
• The Republican Party holds a 12-point advantage on economic policy, according to a Pew Research survey.
• American energy independence will be a pillar of a Republican administration.
• Americans are paying the price for Biden’s anti-American energy agenda.
• On average, Americans have lost over $2,250 paying increased energy costs since Biden took office.
• Nearly 20 million households are behind on their utility bills.
• Under a Republican administration, we will secure our southern border and tackle the fentanyl crisis our country is faced with. 
• Under Biden’s watch, illegal immigrants and deadly drugs like fentanyl have flooded across the border.
• Including "gotaways," there have now been more than 7 million illegal border crossings.
• Since Biden took office, more than 22 tons of fentanyl have crossed the southern border, enough to kill 10 billion people.
• Republican leadership will make our communities safer.
• Last year, at least nine cities, seven of which are Democrat-run, saw record homicides.
• In Biden’s first year, at least 12 major U.S. cities – all Democrat-run – set new homicide records.
• According to the latest Harvard-Harris poll, 56% of Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of violence and crime in the country.
• Republicans will ensure that parents are given a say in their kid’s education.
• Biden slow walked reopening school for months, even letting teachers’ union bosses and major campaign funders dictate CDC guidance.
• National test results for students have plummeted to levels we have not seen in more than two decades. 
• Voters in battleground states trust Republicans to do a better job than Democrats in education according to a new poll by Democrats for Education Reform.

The bottom line:

Voters are ready for real leadership in the White House and on November 5, 2024, Americans will elect a Republican president and Republican candidates up and down the ticket.

Biden's Cruel Border Crisis

Under Biden’s failed leadership, our communities are less safe as smugglers and cartels are thriving. Joe Biden’s border policies are cruel, inhumane, and do not work.

What you need to know:

• New data shows 183,503 illegal immigrants were apprehended attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in July – a 27% increase in crossings from last month.
• For 29 straight months, monthly apprehensions have been higher than even the highest month seen under the previous administration.
• With roughly 5,900 daily encounters, this dwarfs the definition of a "crisis" set by Obama's DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson when he said in 2019 that "more than 1,000" apprehensions a day "overwhelms the system."
• 7.2 million illegal immigrants have crossed the border since Biden took office. 
• This includes the 1.4 million gotaways have escaped past Border Patrol into the U.S.
• Border officials say that the official number of gotaways vastly undercounts the illegal immigrants who make it into the U.S.
• Homeland Security Investigations estimates that Mexican cartels are now making $13 billion  a year smuggling illegal immigrants into the U.S.
• Illicit drugs are flowing into the country at an alarming rate with only 5 to 10% being intercepted as border officials struggle to contain the smuggling. 
• 1,756 pounds of deadly fentanyl was seized at the southern border in June alone, with much more getting through.
• Since Biden took office, more than 22 tons of fentanyl have crossed the southern border, enough to kill 10 billion people.

The bottom line:

This is the worst border crisis on record, and it has lasted for 29 months. Biden’s policies are directly to blame – border experts and people crossing the border themselves have said as much. Yet Democrats insist Biden’s policies are working. Shame on them.

What We Are Reading

• California Globe, Rep. Michelle Steel: Asian Americans Feel Left Behind by Joe Biden and Far-Left Democrats 

Fact Check Biden

• Liar, Liar, House On Fire

RNC Research

• A Brighter Vision For America



Thank you for allowing me to continue to serve you as your Texas Representative to the RNC! As always, feel free to reach out to me with any questions you might have at tad@toniannedashiell.com, or follow me on Facebook or Twitter at the links below. Thank you for being a strong Texas Republican, and together, let us work to Keep Texas RED!