LSL03-When Elected Officials Betray Their Voters- Lone Star Ladies

Censure in Texas: Holding Republican Leaders Accountable


In this compelling episode of Lone Star Ladies, co-hosts Sheree Rose, Darlene Howell, and Brandie Kennedy take listeners deep inside the grassroots Republican movement in Denton County and beyond. With their signature mix of candor, local insight, and unapologetic conviction, the Ladies unpack one of the most controversial tools in party politics: censure.


They begin by spotlighting community groups like the Plano Citizens Coalition and the Restore the Republic meetings, showing how local citizens can engage, get educated, and influence leadership. From there, the conversation shifts to the mechanics of Rule 44, which allows county or district executive committees to formally reprimand Republican office holders who vote or act against core party principles.


The Ladies break down the process step by step—from precinct chairs drafting resolutions to two-thirds votes at County Executive Committee meetings, all the way to potential penalties from the State Republican Executive Committee (SREC). They explain how censure can strip an office holder of endorsements, campaign support, and even bar them from running in Republican primaries for up to two years.


Real examples drive the discussion. The hosts recount the recent Denton County censure of Rep. Jared Patterson (HD-106), citing tensions between him and grassroots volunteers. They highlight his threats of lawsuits against precinct chairs and the fallout of his dismissive attitude toward constituents. Beyond Denton County, they point to other censured Texas leaders, including Jeff Leach, Dave Phelan, Ken King, Robert Nichols, Angela Orr, John McQueenie, Morgan Meyer, and Angie Chen-Button, making clear that this is not an isolated issue but a statewide movement for accountability.


With humor, frustration, and determination, the Ladies emphasize the sacrifices of precinct chairs who work tirelessly at the polls and in the community, only to watch elected officials abandon conservative values once in office. They challenge listeners to see censure not as the end goal but as the beginning of voter education and reform. By 2026, they argue, Texans must rise above name recognition and demand leaders who stand firm on the Republican platform.


The episode closes on a heartfelt note as the co-hosts honor the memory of a recently assassinated conservative leader, expressing their hope that new generations of patriots will step up and carry the mantle of courage and conviction.


Bold, unfiltered, and rooted in local action, this episode of Lone Star Ladies is a rallying cry for Texans determined to restore the Republic, hold leaders accountable, and build a stronger grassroots movement.

Categories: Politics & Civics

Starring: Sheree Rose, Darlene Howell, Brandie Kennedy