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Young Republicans of Texas (The) | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | YRT |
| Chairperson | Isaac Laster |
| Founded | September 2023 |
| Ideology | Republican |
| Website | |
| https://yrtx.gop | |
TheYoung Republicans of Texas (YRT) is a political youth organization in Texas. In 2023 it was recognized by theRepublican Party of Texas (RPT) as the official youth auxiliary club.[1] It was formed following a split within the Texas Young Republican Federation (TYRF). The organization engages in political activity through local chapters, statewide conventions, and issue-based advocacy. By 2025, the Young Republicans of Texas added chapters in several parts of the state. These local groups hold a range of activities like political events, candidate forums, and campaign volunteering.
The Young Republicans of Texas (YRT) was formed in September 2023 after a dispute within the Texas Young Republican Federation (seeYoung Republican National Federation (YRNF)). In August 2023, TYRF voted to end its affiliation with the Republican Party of Texas after disagreements with state party chairman,Matt Rinaldi. A group of TYRF members and chapters organized a separate entity and formed the Young Republicans of Texas.[2]
Shortly after the formation of the Young Republicans of Texas, the Texas Young Republican Federation filed a lawsuit in Dallas County (October 2023) against several members of the new group, including Chad Cohen. TYRF alleged that the defendants infringed on its trademarks and used the "Young Republicans" name without authorization.[3] In November 2023, a state district judge granted atemporary restraining order (TRO) requiring the new organization to include a disclaimer when using the disputed name.
The defendants filed a motion to dismiss under the Texas Citizens Participation Act (anti-SLAPP statute), arguing that the lawsuit targeted their exercise of free speech. In August 2024, the Texas Fifth Court of Appeals reversed the court's ruling, ordering the claims against YRT members dismissed. The court held that TYRF had not met the legal standard to proceed under the trademark and unfair competition claims.[4]
In October 2025,Politico reported that several leaders within the Young Republican National Federation (YRNF) had shared racist and homophobic messages in a private group chat.[5] Following the story, the YRNF issued a public statement condemning the messages and called for the resignation of those involved.[6]
According to the Houston Chronicle, the Young Republicans of Texas responded to public questions about the incident by stating on social media that, "We're not going to [condemn them]."[7]
Spectrum News also reported on the story, with an SMU political science professor observing that it wasn't a "huge story" and called it a distraction for the conservative youth movement.[8]
In August 2025, the Young Republicans of Texas announced that they would only endorse national candidates who support abolishing the H-1B visa program, stating that the program harms employment opportunities for young Americans.[9]
In late 2025, the group urged President Donald Trump to end the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for foreign graduates. The Dallas Express reported that YRT described OPT as an "uncapped foreign worker program" that disadvantages recent American graduates and argued that the program could be ended through executive action.[10]
TheDallas Express reported that the Plano Young Republicans hosted a forum of Republican primary runoff candidates for office to give voters an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates.[11]
In September 2024, the Fort Worth Young Republicans organized a watch party for the first ever Harris-Trump presidential debate, an event covered by theFort Worth Report.[12]
They operate as a statewide political organization. The group has a state chair, vice chair, treasurer, and secretary. They also have an executive board that oversees statewide coordination, chapter development, and organizational governance.
Statewide officers are elected by voting delegates according to the organization's bylaws. Local chapters function semi-autonomously while remaining affiliated with the statewide organization. Local chapters host events, participate in political activities, and recruit members at the regional level.
Membership in the Young Republicans of Texas is open to individuals within the general age range of 18 to 40. Members join through local county or regional chapters. Participants take part in activities like meetings, political events, and campaign-related efforts.
According to the organization's publicly listed chapter information, local chapters operate in several metropolitan and rural areas, including Dallas County, Rockwall County, Bryan–College Station, San Antonio, Gillespie County, Fort Worth (Tarrant County), Houston, The Woodlands, Plano, Travis County, Hunt County, Parker County, Waco, the Golden Triangle region, Denton County, Hood County, Walker County, Johnson County, and Lubbock County.[13]
The Young Republicans of Texas is recognized by theRepublican Party of Texas (RPT) as its official youth auxiliary organization. The RPT lists the group among its affiliated coalitions and partnerships.[1]
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