Texas Red Rally hosted by the Rockwall County Republican Party takes place Saturday, July 19

Texas Red Rally hosted by the Rockwall County Republican Party takes place Saturday, July 19

Rockwall County, TX (Updated: July 16, 2025) – The first Texas Red Rally will bring Texas statewide elected officials and candidates and the GOP University to Rockwall County Republican voters this weekend. The Republican Party of Rockwall County is hosting the event on Saturday, July 19th, from 10am until 4pm at the County Courthouse – Liberty Hall, 1111 E Yellowjacket, Rockwall. Speakers include Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, Texas Representative Mitch Little and former Trump official Aaron Reitz in his campaign for Texas Attorney General.

Texas Senator Bob Hall and Texas Representative Katrina Pierson will speak in the morning to give updates on the 89th legislative session and the upcoming Special Session called by Governor Greg Abbott for July 21.

The day will begin with prayer and pledges followed by GOP University 101 explaining the structure and roles of the party at every level – from local to state to national. This section will include conversation about the principles, platform, priorities and activities of the GOP.  Later, party leadership will present opportunities to get involved through “What it Takes to be a Precinct Chair and be part of the local GOP.”

Candidates for many key Texas State races in the upcoming primary are coming to talk with voters about their vision for the offices they seek. In addition to the speakers already mentioned, these elected officials and/or candidates will also be speaking: Don Huffines – campaign for Texas Comptroller, Texas Senator Mayes Middleton – campaign for Texas Attorney General, Texas Senator Joan Huffman – campaign for Texas Attorney General, District Judge Ben Smith – for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Matthew Kolodoski for Texas 5th Court of Appeals, Judge Ben Smith – candidate for Texas 5th Court of Appeals, and Tom Smith – candidate for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3.

Here’s what to expect at the Texas Red Rally:

Morning:

  • Prayer and pledges, GOP University 101, meet the Rockwall County Republican Party
  • Free morning coffee
  • Legislative Updates from Sen. Bob Hall and Rep. Katrina Pierson
  • Speakers – Rep. Mitch Little, Judge Ben Smith for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and Matthew Kolodoski for Texas 5th Court of Appeals
  • Republican merchandise and information table
  • Free coffee, lunch, desserts, snacks and bottled water

Afternoon

  • Getting involved in the GOP locally – What it Takes to be a Precinct Chair
  • Speakers – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, Don Huffines (former Texas Senator) for Texas Comptroller, Texas Senator Joan Huffman for Texas Attorney General, Senator Mayes Middleton for Texas Attorney General and Aaron Reitz (former Trump official) for Texas Attorney General
  • Testimonials from Precinct Chairs

All Day

  • Tables for GOP Precinct Chairs – meet your local Republican Party leadership
  • Republican Clubs tables and information
  • Elected officials and candidates – candidates tables/information
  • Collection tables for Central Texas and the Patriots Library
  • Local business sponsors tables

Press release submitted by Sharon Henson, Rockwall County Republication Party, edited for publication in Blue Ribbon News. Courtesy photos. The publishing of any public announcement or paid political advertisement on this news site or in our print edition does not imply a political endorsement on the part of Blue Ribbon News; we welcome all candidates, elected officials, and public office holders to submit their announcements, positive news-related events, and paid political advertising.