Democracy Dies in Darkness
Texas frequently initiates proposed legislation that influences similar actions in other conservative states and catches the attention of national candidates.
Date: June 13, 2026 at 8:34 a.m. EDT
Location: Houston, Texas
In North Texas, Republicans from Rockwall County recently recited the Texas pledge at the state Republican convention held at the downtown Houston convention center. This occurred during a significant event on Thursday. The gathering was captured by photographer Molly Hennessy-Fiske for The Washington Post.
The biennial state Republican convention saw a large turnout this week. Hundreds of attendees filled a ballroom, with some sitting on the floor or standing at the back. They were there for a particularly popular panel titled: “Don’t sharia my Texas.”
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