Press Releases

YCT Endorse McLeroy in HD 44 Special Election

Press Releases / December 1, 2010

For Immediate Release
December 1, 2010

Contact: Tony McDonald, Senior Vice Chairman
[email protected], (512) 923-6893

Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT), the most active political youth organization in Texas, announced Wednesday that they are endorsing conservative Myrna McLeroy for House District 44. The group has been providing grassroots conservative leadership across the state for more than 30 years.

“Myrna McLeroy has been a key grassroots leader for years, and we are excited she is ready to take on entrenched special-interests in the House,” said Tony McDonald, YCT Senior Vice Chairman. “We looked at the entire field, asked questions, attended forums and all signs pointed to Mrs. McLeroy.”

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YCT Praise Five Courageous Freshmen

Press Releases / November 22, 2010

For Immediate Release
November 22, 2010

Contact: Tony McDonald, Senior Vice Chairman
[email protected], (512) 923-6893

Austin – Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT) wishes to thank and praise State Representatives-elect Cindy Burkett, R-Mesquite, Jim Landtroop, R-Plainview, Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, David Simpson, R-Longview, and Kenneth Sheets, R-Dallas for their endorsements of Rep. Ken Paxton, R-McKinney, in the race for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.

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YCT Calls on Hopson to Recuse Himself from Investigation

Press Releases / November 19, 2010

For Immediate Release
November 19, 2010

Contact: Tony McDonald, Senior Vice Chairman
[email protected],(512) 923-6893

Austin – Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT) today called on Representative Chuck Hopson to recuse himself from the House General Investigating and Ethics Committee hearing scheduled for Tuesday, November 23rd.

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YCT Endorse Ken Paxton For Speaker Of Texas House

Press Releases / November 12, 2010

For Immediate Release
November 12, 2010
Contact: Tony McDonald, Senior Vice Chairman
[email protected], (512) 923-6893

YOUNG CONSERVATIVES OF TEXAS ENDORSE KEN PAXTON FOR
SPEAKER OF TEXAS HOUSE

Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT), the most active political youth organization in the State of Texas, has announced its endorsement of Ken Paxton for Speaker of the Texas
House of Representatives.

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YCT Alumni Bryan Hughes Threatened with Redistricting in Speaker’s Race

Press Releases / November 10, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Bryan Hughes
903-569-8880

November 10, 2010

REP. BRYAN HUGHES WITHDRAWS SUPPORT FOR SPEAKER STRAUS

Today after much prayer and counsel, I formally withdraw my support for Speaker Joe Straus. I do this with no malice toward the Speaker or any other member.

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