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Muslims push back as Texas Republicans sharpen attacks on sharia law

Islamic scholars and Muslim Texans say fear and political opportunism distort the meaning of sharia.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 31

A Muslim Texan sought to find his place in the party at the state GOP convention. He left in tears.

Muslim delegates and attendees hoping to participate in the state Republican convention were shunned and rejected by members as they espoused themes of party unity ahead of the November election.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 15

At Texas GOP convention, friction overshadows talk of unity

The Republican Party of Texas’ meeting in Houston offered a look at the state GOP’s next chapter and messaging heading into the fall’s midterm elections.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 14

“The house is on fire”: Texas GOP plots its next chapter amid civil war, depleted staff, funding drops

Under outgoing chair Matt Rinaldi, the party’s donor base has shrunk as it aligns with two far-right megadonors.

The Texas Tribune · May 23, 2024

Despite GOP gains across the state, voters in the Austin-area suburb of Round Rock rejected conservative school board candidates

Slates of conservative candidates endorsed by the Republican Party of Texas failed to flip school boards in several suburban races across Texas, including in Round Rock and Wylie.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 15, 2022

Texas GOP's new platform says Biden didn't really win. It also calls for secession

"We reject the certified results of the 2020 Presidential election," the Republican Party of Texas says, referring to President Biden as the "acting" leader.

WEKU · Jun 20, 2022