Understanding a public official begins with understanding their own words. Elected leaders choose their language deliberately - whether they are criticizing legislation, championing an issue, or taking a confrontational stance. Their statements reflect the message they intend to convey. Their words represent what they want the public to hear. It is important to take those words seriously. Below, I have included James Talarico’s own words, publicly sourced and presented in ful

Conservative Chris Gober needs Grimes County's help to win a seat in the US House of Representatives! Chris is running against Caitlin Rourk - a radical dem candidate attempting to convince voters that she is a 'moderate'. Here is the problem - Rourk does NOT share Grimes County's values. If she wins, the US House of Representatives will take a serious LEFTWARD turn. If she wins, we get Speaker of the House Hakeem Jeffries and Committee Chairs Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Il

Every two years, thousands of grassroot Republican voters from around Texas gather at a State Convention. This gathering determines what it means to be a Republican in Texas. One of the most important ways this happens is the development of the official platform of the Texas Republican Party. This document lays out in pain staking detail what the Texas Republican Party believes - not everyone agrees with everything - but it is a pretty amazing document. The Grimes County Repu

Every two years, thousands of grassroot Republican voters from around Texas gather at a State Convention. This gathering determines what it means to be a Republican in Texas. One of the most important ways this happens is the development of the official platform of the Texas Republican Party. This document lays out in pain staking detail what the Texas Republican Party believes - not everyone agrees with everything - but it is a pretty amazing document. The Grimes County Repu

Every two years, thousands of grassroot Republican voters from around Texas gather at a State Convention. This gathering determines what it means to be a Republican in Texas. One of the most important ways this happens is the development of the official platform of the Texas Republican Party. This document lays out in pain staking detail what the Texas Republican Party believes - not everyone agrees with everything - but it is a pretty amazing document. The Grimes County Repu

“It is not my job to change the law; that is what the legislature is for.” - Todd Frankfort, Candidate, 1st Court of Appeals, Place 3. You may wonder what an Appeals Court in Houston has to do with your life in Grimes County. You may say to yourself, “I’m not familiar with these names. I’d rather not vote than elect the ‘wrong’ Republican.” When faced with uncertainty about a candidate, the reality is that an uncast vote IS a vote of sorts which favors their opponent. As f

Have you ever heard someone referred to as ‘all hat and no cattle’? This description means that we’re describing someone that talks a good game and boasts about their abilities, with nothing to back up the claims. This is a pretty good description of Clayton Tucker. He pretends to be a moderate, he pretends to be representative of Texas. Don’t let the cowboy hat fool you – he is a radical dem, running for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. Don’t take my word for it – here ar

Every two years, thousands of grassroot Republican voters from around Texas gather at a State Convention. This gathering determines what it means to be a Republican in Texas. One of the most important ways this happens is the development of the official platform of the Texas Republican Party. This document lays out in pain staking detail what the Texas Republican Party believes - not everyone agrees with everything - but it is a pretty amazing document. The Grimes County Repu

If you’ve ever wondered what the Texas Agriculture Commissioner actually does, you’re not alone. The title sounds like it’s all about farms and ranches - and yes, agriculture is a huge part of it - but the job reaches way farther into everyday life than most Texans realize. At its core, the Texas Agriculture Commissioner is a statewide elected official who runs the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Think of the Commissioner as the person responsible for keeping Texas’ fo

Conservative Jessica Caird needs Grimes County's help to win a seat on the Texas 1st Court of Appeals (Place 5)! Jessica is running to defeat a sitting judge - Judge Guerra has a track record of decisions that left everyday Texans worse off. Judge Guerra upheld a Pakistani, Sharia‑law divorce that left a Texas woman with nothing — no share of the couple’s property and no real chance to fight it. The woman didn’t even know she’d been “divorced” for two years, which meant the c

Here is the problem - Caitlin Rourk is the dem candidate running to represent Grimes County (and the rest of District 10) in US Congress. If she wins, we get Speaker of the House Hakeem Jeffries and Committee Chairs Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar – that doesn’t sound like leadership Grimes County would support. Here are a few other things that Rourk supports (quoted from her website) – see if this sounds like Grimes County values to you: ‘Restore nationwide protectio

Carter Benton is the Commissioner-Elect for Grimes County Precinct 2 and will take office on January 1, 2027. A longtime Grimes County resident, Carter has called the county home for more than 20 years. He and his wife, Dr. Jaime Benton, have raised their three children here and have built their careers, businesses, and lives around serving the community they call home. Carter is a United States Navy veteran, former educator, small business owner, and active community volunte

Trey Wharton is the Republican incumbent and candidate for Texas House of Representatives, District 12. Rep. Trey Wharton has dedicated over three decades to serving the Huntsville community in various leadership roles. He proudly served on the Huntsville Independent School Board for eight years, including three years as Board President, where he championed education initiatives and fostered meaningful connections between schools and the community. While serving as a Huntsvil

Joe Fauth III is the Republican candidate for Grimes County Judge. After twenty-eight (28) years in “Industry”, Joe started his own management development and consulting practice, FAUTH & ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. His career has allowed him to live and learn the functional areas of manufacturing and operations, sales and marketing, human resources management, training and development. Joe Fauth was a Management Consultant specializing in organizational learning and pe

Greg Mock is the Republican candidate for Grimes County Commissioner, Pct 4 My name is Greg A. Mock and I am running for Grimes County Commissioner Precinct 4. Born and raised in Grimes County, I have always maintained my permanent residence here even during the brief time I was away at college. I graduated from Navasota High School in 1984 and Texas A&M University in 1989 with a degree in Agriculture Economics. I came back home to eventually begin my own small business and t

Every two years, thousands of grassroot Republican voters from around Texas gather at a State Convention. This gathering determines what it means to be a Republican in Texas. One of the most important ways this happens is the development of the official platform of the Texas Republican Party. This document lays out in pain staking detail what the Texas Republican Party believes - not everyone agrees with everything - but it is a pretty amazing document. The Grimes County Repu

Every two years, thousands of grassroot Republican voters from around Texas gather at a State Convention. This gathering determines what it means to be a Republican in Texas. One of the most important ways this happens is the development of the official platform of the Texas Republican Party. This document lays out in pain staking detail what the Texas Republican Party believes - not everyone agrees with everything - but it is a pretty amazing document. The Grimes County Repu

The Constitution of the United States turns 239 years old Sept. 17, 2026. Its signing in 1787 is recognized by presidential proclamation each year, and Sept. 17-23 is designated as Constitution Week. Our Constitution is the oldest written national Constitution in the world. It’s preservation of personal freedom is what sets it apart from all others and protects us from a government gone rogue. Constitution Day began in 1940 with congressional efforts to recognize attainment o

Every two years, thousands of grassroot Republican voters from around Texas gather at a State Convention. This gathering determines what it means to be a Republican in Texas. One of the most important ways this happens is the development of the official platform of the Texas Republican Party. This document lays out in pain staking detail what the Texas Republican Party believes - not everyone agrees with everything - but it is a pretty amazing document. The Grimes County Repu

Every two years, thousands of grassroot Republican voters from around Texas gather at a State Convention. This gathering determines what it means to be a Republican in Texas. One of the most important ways this happens is the development of the official platform of the Texas Republican Party. This document lays out in pain staking detail what the Texas Republican Party believes - not everyone agrees with everything - but it is a pretty amazing document. The Grimes County Re