Hundreds of Texans have made their way to Milwaukee as the Republican National Convention kicks off.
The convention’s top order of business? Officially nominating Donald Trump as the presidential nominee, a task that has taken on deeper significance after the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania over the weekend that killed one attendee and left others, including the former president, wounded.
Texas’ delegation includes many current and incoming state lawmakers, including State Rep. Brian Harrison, who told Texas Scorecard, “I’m proud of my service in the Trump administration and honored to have the opportunity to formally nominate him to once again lead our great nation as president. We must make America great again.”
Harrison previously served as the chief of staff in the Department of Health and Human Services under President Trump.
Wes Virdell, who is set to replace outgoing State Rep. Andrew Murr, said he is grateful to attend after being first selected in 2020, a convention that was ultimately scaled down due to COVID.
“Our nation is desperate for real reform and I believe Donald Trump will bring that reform to this country. The left has demonized, vilified, and persecuted him for his leadership style. If the left opposes him this strongly, that is proof he is the right man for the job,” said Virdell.
Brent Money called it “the honor of a lifetime to serve Texas as a delegate during this crucial moment in our nation’s history.”
“After the loss of American patriot Corey Comperatore during the failed assassination attempt of President Trump, the entire tone and energy of the Republican National Convention has changed. Every person here feels the weight of this moment. Now is the time for Republicans to unite and stand in solidarity with the only candidate that can bring our nation back from the brink of Democrat destruction,” said Money.
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller arrived in Milwaukee with his “Gas & Groceries” tour bus, saying, “Excitement is high, but so is security, just as it should be!”
Attorney General Ken Paxton posted on X that he is “honored to nominate President Trump on the floor,” adding “America needs a warrior and we have that in President Trump.”
Others, like State Rep. Steve Toth, have been forced to stay behind in Texas as they deal with the fallout of last week’s Hurricane Beryl, with Toth saying half his district is still without power.
The convention kicks off today and will continue through Thursday, culminating in a speech by Trump.
