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Not one vote has yet been cast in a presidential primary. Don’t let the press (or opinion polls) fool you. There are a total of 2,470 delegates that will decide our Republican presidential candidate, so 1,236 delegates are needed for a single candidate to win the nomination. Texas gets 155 total delegates. Here is a clear source for the number of delegates each state and territory gets and why (scroll down this website’s page for an interesting chart): http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P16/R-Alloc.phtml I think...

We’re pleased to welcome Ryan Sitton, Texas Railroad Commissioner to our February meeting. Commissioner Sitton will discuss the trends and issues affecting the oil and gas economy including his prospective on the future role that oil plays in the lives of people over the globe. Ryan is the founder of one of the fastest growing private companies in the world, PinnacleART and was elected Texas Railroad Commission in 2015. He is a native Texan and graduate of Texas A&M University where he...

We’re pleased to have Don Carlson speak on “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – the Legislative Process…An Insider’s Look at what’s going on in DC., covering “2015 Legislative Roundup and A Look Ahead to Congress in 2016.” Mr. Don Carlson is the Managing Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Washington DC Metro Area. Don specializes in tax policy, legislative and regulatory Services. He is a trusted advisor in D.C. due to his experience with legislation, government public policy and tax law. He was...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Finally, our last year to endure Obama and his Czars! I wasn’t sure the country could survive 8 years of growing socialism. We cannot afford to have four more years of the same. Take a look at these statistics: If we do not get Republicans, Conservatives and Independents to unite at the polls, this is what we can look forward to! You have an excited New Board, that has lots of fun and action packed ideas to get us back...

VRW will provide complimentary lunch to all Vets who RSVP in advance! We’re pleased to welcome The Honorable Rick Miller, Texas State Representative District 26. Rick Miller is a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and experienced Naval Aviator. He made numerous carrier deployments and held top leadership positions in carrier-based squadrons and Pentagon shore assignments for both the Joint Chief’s and Secretary of the Navy’s staffs. After obtaining a Master’s degree in National Resource Strategy from the...

As we approach the end of 2015 we also approach the end of my term as your President. It has been a delight and an honor to serve you, and I thank you for the opportunity. We’ve had some incredible programs over the last two years, especially the many forums that we’ve pulled together so that you would have an “up close and personal” chance to meet and learn about the candidates. At least we know that most of them are...