2012 Texas GOP State Convention Schedule, Events, Parking Map – June 7-9 Fort Worth Convention Center

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 2012 TEXAS GOP CONVENTION PROGRAM AGENDA/SCHEDULE

First General Session – Thursday, June 7th, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.

Opening Ceremony

Steve Munisteri, Chairman, Republican Party of Texas

Introduction of Host Committee

Introduction of SREC Convention Committee

Keynote Address – The Honorable Rick Perry, Governor

Remarks – The Honorable Greg Abbott, Attorney General

Call to Order

Temporary Committee Reports

Remarks by Candidates for Republican Party of Texas Chairman & Vice Chairman

Recess to lunch break – Senate District Caucus Meetings begin promptly at 2:30 p.m.

First Breakout Session – Various Locations & Topics – 3:45 p.m.

Second Breakout Session – Various Locations & Topics – 4:45 p.m.

Second General Session – Friday, June 8th, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.

Opening Ceremony

Remarks – The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison, U.S. Senator

Remarks – The Honorable John Cornyn, U.S. Senator

Remarks – The Honorable David Dewhurst, Lieutenant Governor

Call to Order

Report of the Permanent Credentials CommitteeAdoption of Agenda & Supplemental Rules

Report of the Permanent Organization Committee

Report of the Permanent State Nominating Committee

Lunch Recess – Time Certain 12:00Parliamentary Procedure Training Session – 1:00 p.m.

Third General Session – Friday, June 8th, 2012 – 2:00 p.m.

Remarks – The Honorable Susan Combs, Comptroller

Presentation of State Senators and Candidates for Texas Senate

Remarks – The Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House

Presentation of Texas House of Representatives Members and Candidates for Texas House

Remarks by Candidates for National Committeeman and Committeewoman

Call to Order

Resumption of Unfinished Business from Second General Session

Report of the Permanent Rules Committee

Report of the Permanent Platform Committee

Recess to Congressional District Caucus Meetings

Fourth General Session – Saturday, June 9th, 2012 – 1:00 p.m.

Opening Ceremony

Keynote Address – The Honorable Paul Ryan, U.S. Representative

Remarks – The Honorable Todd Staples, Commissioner of Agriculture

Remarks – The Honorable Jerry Patterson, Land Commissioner

Presentation of U. S. Congressional Delegation and Candidates for U.S. CongressCall to Order

Report of the National Nominating Committee

Closing Remarks

Adjournment

SREC Organizational Meeting will convene in Exhibit Hall E immediately upon adjournment.

A MANDATORY National Delegate / Alternate Meeting will convene in Room 202 A-B immediatelyfollowing the adjournment of the SREC Organizational Meeting.

List of Events/Activities

THURSDAY

Texas Republican County Chairman Association Luncheon
12:30 - 2:00 PM
Omni Hotel - Fort Worth Ballroom

RNC For Life Luncheon - see more information
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Sheraton Hotel - Piney Woods Ballroom

Texas Republican Assembly Meeting w/ Sharron Angle
4:45 - 6:00 PM
Omni Hotel - Fort Worth Ballroom 1-3

Attorney General Greg Abbott Ice Cream Social
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Omni Hotel - Fort Worth Ballroom 5-8

Eagle Forum Dinner w/ Phyllis Schlafly and David Barton - see more information
6:00 - 10:00 PM
Omni Hotel - Texas Ballroom A-B

State Representative Raul Torres Reception for SD 20 Delegates & Alternates
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Omni Hotel - Fort Worth Ballroom 4

Texans for Life Reception
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Omni Hotel - Sundance 4

Weston Martinez for Texas National Committeeman "Pizza Party"
Text "weston" to 95613 for updates and suite number
8:30 - 11:30 PM
Omni Hotel - Suite TBA

Senate District 17 Delegate Welcome "Night Cap & Dessert" Reception with State Senator Joan Huffman
9:00 - 10:30 PM
Omni Hotel - Suite TBA

Friday

Texas Federation of Republican Women Tribute Luncheon
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Omni Hotel - Texas Ballroom

Religious Freedom Rally - see more information
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building East Steps - 819 Taylor Street (2 blocks from FWCC)

Texas Association of Realtors Reception for Texas Realtors & Elected Officials
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Omni Hotel - Texas Ballroom G-H

“Bank on Capitalism Party with Herman Cain” – by Texas Young Republican Federation and Latino National Republican Coalition - See more information
8:30 - 11:30 PM
Omni Hotel - Texas Ballroom E

Montgomery County Reception hosted by State Senator Tommy Williams, State Senator Robert Nichols and State Rep. Brandon Creighton
7:00 PM
Omni Hotel - Sundance 4

Curt Nelson for RNC Reception
8:30 - 10:00 PM
Omni Hotel - Texas Ballroom A-B

National Committeewoman Borah VanDormolen Dessert Reception
8:30 - 10:30 PM
Omni Hotel - Suite TBA

Robin Armstrong for Republican National Committee Ice Cream Reception
8:30 - 11:00 PM
Omni Hotel - Suite TBA

Texans for a Better America Reception hosted by Craig James
9:00 - Midnight
Omni Hotel - Texas Ballroom F

Saturday

State Senator Bob Deuell Breakfast for SD02 Delegates & Alternates
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Omni Hotel - Sundance 2

U.S. Congressman Francisco Canseco Breakfast for CD23 Delegates & Alternates
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Omni Hotel - Sundance 6

U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady Breakfast for CD08 Delegates & Alternates
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Omni Hotel - Texas Ballroom A-B

State Representative Four Price Breakfast for HD87 Delegates & Alternates
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Omni Hotel - Texas Ballroom C-D

College Republicans Information Session
10:00 AM - 12:00PM
Omni Hotel - Sundance 3

Texas Federation for Republican Outreach Luncheon
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Omni Hotel - Texas Ballroom A-D

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