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Diane Dees is a leader in the Texas Federation of Republican Women. She is known to approach every challenge with determination. Her
professionalism attracts fellow team members and she consistently demonstrates confidence in completing projects and tasks effectively. Diane developed an interest in politics in 1994 and later joined the Richardson Republican Women. She has participated in state and national campaigns including those of George Bush, Pete Sessions, Angie Chen Button, and other local elections. Since 2005, Diane has attended Texas State...

I was honored to represent TFRW at the VEP Appreciation Conference May 3rd in Austin. The applause for TFRW gave me goosebumps hearing all the accolades for the awesome work we did during the election. We definitely made a difference and I thank all 600 VEP volunteers, and I especially thank Mary Heffernan. Your hard work turned the tides in those battle-ground states, and I can’t imagine what might have happened if we hadn’t put our whole hearts and souls...

Erica Whatley began her career in banking, ultimately working in the Wells Fargo Private Bank Legal Specialty Group in Washington, D.C., where she managed high-net-worth accounts for attorneys in the nation’s capital. Throughout her professional journey, she supported her husband on campaign trails from San Antonio to Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Austin – often with their young children in tow. After pausing her career to raise their three daughters, Erica returned to public service by helping Toni Anne Dashiell win re-election...

I’m amazed how quickly this year is flying by. We’re already getting ready for conventions, both TFRW and NFRW; the 89th Legislature is still moving ahead with only a short period of time to get things done, and summer is right around the corner when many of you will be taking a hiatus for a few months. I’ve really enjoyed reading all your newsletters and am so very proud of your accomplishments. I’m concerned about a few social media posts I’ve...

Ronnye Cowell has been active in politics since retiring in 2020 after 37 years as a teacher and school administrator. She has served as a poll watcher, worked on voter-roll cleanups with Alan Vera, and enjoys electioneering, hosting fundraisers, volunteering weekly at the Harris County Republican Party, and educating friends on local politics. She served as TFRW District Director for SD7, has been a Delegate at two state conventions, and currently sits on the TFRW Executive Committee as District Director and...

Spring is here and you can see it everywhere! Bluebonnets are piercing the landscape, days are longer and warmer, and everything is budding. Our Board meeting was fabulous. We had outstanding attendance with so many staying over after Legislative Day. Thank you to NFRW 1st VP Martha Jenkins for your glowing accolades, and of course to Steve Munisteri for an excellent overview of the Governor’s agenda. Big news from the TFRW Board Meeting, March 22nd—the location for the 36th Biennial Convention...