Hard Hitting Conservative Commentary by Gary M. Polland
Volume XXIV Number 12 – October 14, 2025
REPUBLICAN COUNTY JUDGE KP GEORGE LEADS FORT BEND
COUNTY TO HISTORIC MID-DECADE REDISTRICTING VICTORY
Fort Bend County Republican Party Chairman Eberle “Hails Major Redistricting Victory”
On Monday, October 13, 2025, Fort Bend County Commissioners’ Court, under the leadership of Republican County Judge KP George, passed a new county commissioner precinct map by a vote of 3-2. The county’s mid-decade redistricting comes on the heels of the state’s recent redraw of Texas Congressional districts under the leadership of Governor Greg Abbott. The new congressional maps promise to yield 5 additional Republican seats in Congress, an idea championed by President Trump.
“The vote held in Commissioners Court on Monday, October 13 represents a major victory for the Republican Party, our county leaders, and the people of Fort Bend County.” ~ Fort Bend County Republican Party Chair Dr. Bobby Eberle
The new Fort Bend County Commissioners’ Precinct map gives Republicans a sustainable 3-2 advantage on the Court. Favoring the new maps were Republican Commissioners Andy Meyers (Precinct 3) and Vincent Morales (Precinct 1). The two against were Democrat Commissioners Grady Prestage (Precinct 2) and Dexter McCoy (Precinct 4). Republican County Judge KPK George cast the deciding vote in favor of the new map.
The current map under which the Fort Bend County Commissioners were elected was approved in 2021 following the 2020 census. The map was drawn and approved by the Democrats who took the audacious act of drawing Republican Commissioner Andy Meyers out of his own district and changed it to a Democrat district. It was only because of Meyers’ popularity that he, a Republican, was able to hold the Democrat seat. It is likely that no other Republican could win the seat as drawn in 2021. The new map ensures that commissioners precincts reflect the 50/50 Republican/Democrat makeup of Fort Bend County. The Republicans could have gerrymandered the map to yield higher Republican representation but chose to act honorably and draw a map that reflects the current demographics of the county, something the Democrats did not do in 2021.
In a statement to the media, Republican County Judge KP George said, “In 2021, district lines were drawn by a Democrat-led majority in a way that favored their party and not the people. That redistricting process was unfair, unbalanced, and not guided by the will of this community. Today, we changed that! The new precinct map we selected has been shaped by the public. It was built through open hearings, thoughtful engagement, and the dedicated work of the bipartisan Citizens Advisory Committee. This map was not drafted in back rooms; it was shaped in public view, with public voices.”
TCR applauds Judge KP George and looks forward to his continued leadership of Fort Bend County.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHARLIE.
Today would have been Charlie Kirk’s 32nd Birthday. We take this time to honor Charlie’s memory and to remember Erika and their children in our prayers. President Trump honored Charlie earlier today in the White House Rose Garden by awarding him, posthumously with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, our nation’s highest civilian honor. Thank you, President Trump, for honoring this great man.
Guest Editorial
THIS NOVEMBER, STOP NON-CITIZEN VOTING IN TEXAS
By Charlie Kolean
This November, Texans will have a unique opportunity to take a stand for American democracy. Even in an off-year election, the stakes are high.
Proposition 16—a state ballot initiative set for a November 4th vote—would ensure that non-citizens are excluded from voting in the state, reaffirming the rights of U.S. citizens alone. A “yes” vote would amend the Texas Constitution to provide that “persons who are not citizens of the United States” cannot vote in the state.
A “yes” vote is exactly what Texas needs. There is absolutely no reason to add non-citizens to the list of people who can vote in our elections—none. And this guarantee needs to be codified beyond legislation, making citizen-only voting a constitutional guarantee. Adding the citizenship voting requirement to the Texas constitution would make altering this requirement much more difficult in the future.
Most Texans don’t even realize that non-citizens can vote in our state and local elections. Opponents of Prop 16 may argue that non-citizen voting is virtually nonexistent, but they are wrong. According to one study, 10 to 27 percent of all illegal aliens currently in the U.S. are registered to vote—millions of people. Many voted in the 2024 election. Earlier this year, the Texas secretary of state referred 33 potential non-citizen voters for criminal investigation.
This is unacceptable. Even one non-citizen vote cast is too much in a democracy where the right to vote is a fundamental component of U.S. citizenship.
Texas is unfortunately not alone. In Chicago, non-citizens can vote in local school council elections. In San Francisco, non-citizens can not only vote in school board elections, but also serve on City Council-appointed commissions. In Washington, D.C., which should be the symbol of Western democracy, non-citizens are allowed to vote in municipal elections. In recent years, more than 11,000 illegal aliens were initially listed on nearby Virginia’s voter roll.
Do we want to lag or lead? Now is the time for our state to take a stand, as we have done on countless issues, and send a message to the rest of America. Only 20 state constitutions include language explicitly confirming that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in elections. Every other state is vulnerable to cities allowing non-citizens to vote. In Texas, we have a strong chance to reaffirm American democracy and the power of U.S. citizenship.
Let’s be clear: The right to vote is the most fundamental form of democratic participation. It is perhaps the most important right associated with citizenship in the first place, as the 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments to the U.S. Constitution make perfectly clear. When foreign nationals are allowed to vote, we aren’t actually a sovereign nation.
Most Texans agree. According to recent polling, 88 percent of people believe that only U.S. citizens should be able to vote in the state’s elections. Nearly 80 percent of Texans believe in the idea of the state constitution clarifying that only citizens are eligible to vote in state and local elections. This November, our voices will be heard, and I am eager to see the ballots cast.
Prop 16 is just common sense. Citizen-only voting is the only way that voting should happen in Texas and beyond. Arguing otherwise is anti-democracy and anti-American.
Texans, stand up for America. Let’s take common sense to the ballot box.
Charlie Kolean is the Texas State Director of Americans for Citizens Voting. He is based in Dallas.
CARTOON OF THE WEEK
TIME MAGAZINE HERALDS ISRAEL-HAMAS PEACE
PLAN AS TRUMP’S ‘TRIUMPH’ ON NEW COVER
Landmark agreement could ‘could mark a strategic turning point for the Middle East,’ Time says
Time magazine dedicated its next cover to President Donald Trump‘s “triumph” in the Middle East as the first phase of the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas that could have ripple effects across the globe.
On Monday, Time unveiled its next edition featuring Trump confidently looking onward with the title, “His Triumph.”
TCR: More reckless and inappropriate spending by Harris County that underscores the need to elect a Republican County Judge and Commissioners in Precinct 2 and 4 next November (2026)…
Guest Commentary
HARRIS COUNTY TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL
$1.3M FOR DEPORTATION DEFENSE SERVICES
By Mark McCaig
Harris County Commissioners Court will consider a proposal to spend an additional $1,334,751 to provide legal services to illegal immigrants facing deportation
Harris County established an Immigrant Legal Services Fund in 2020 to provide legal services to illegal immigrants
State Representative Giovanni Capriglione filed a bill during the recent legislative session that would have banned local governments in Texas from funding the legal representation of illegal immigrants in deportation proceedings
Harris County Commissioners Court is set to consider an agenda item to spend more than $1.3 million to provide legal services to illegal immigrants who are facing deportation.
More Hate from the Left…
HOUSTON “HALLOWEEN DISPLAY” FACING MASSIVE BACKLASH
By Ethan Buchanan
A local man has drawn sharp criticism and even national attention due to what is being called a “Halloween display.” The display, which has been bashed online, features two mannequins dressed up as ICE agents being hanged by a third mannequin dressed as a Mexican national.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR FRIEND ORLANDO SANCHEZ!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join Governor Greg Abbott in Cypress to help Get Out The Vote for the November 4th, 2025 Constitutional Election.
Critical items such as property tax relief, bail reform and election integrity will be on the ballot this November.
Light food & refreshments provided. This event is free to attend.
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at 1:30 PM
WHERE:
Cypress Trail Hideout, Home of Papa Charlie’s BBQ
25610 Hempstead Road
Cypress, TX 77429
To submit an event please email [email protected]
ELECTION CALENDAR
November 4, 2025: General Election (CD 18 and SD 9 for example)
January 1, 2025: First day to apply for a ballot by mail for any 2025 election
July 19, 2025: First day to file for a place on the November 4, 2025 General Election
August 18, 2025: Last day to file for a place on the November 4, 2025 General Election
October 6, 2025: Last day to register to vote in the November 4, 2025 General Election
October 20, 2025: First day of Early Voting for the November 4, 2025 General Election
October 31, 2025: Last day of Early Voting for the November 4, 2025 General Election
November 4, 2025: Election Day
March 3, 2026: Primary Election
January 1, 2026: First day to apply for a ballot by mail for any 2026 election
September 9, 2025: First day to file for Precinct Chairman for the March 3, 2026 Primary Election
November 8, 2025: First day to file for all other offices for the March 3, 2026 Primary Election
December 8, 2025: Last day to file for a place on the ballot for the March 3, 2026 Primary Election
February 2, 2025: Last day to register to vote in the March 3, 2026 Primary Election
February 17, 2026: First day of Early Voting for the March 3, 2026 Primary Election
February 20, 2026: Last day to apply for a ballot by mail for the March 3, 2026 Primary Election
February 27, 2026: Last day of Early Voting for the March 3, 2026 Primary Election
March 3, 2026: Election Day
May 26, 2026: Primary Runoff Election
April 27, 2026: Last day to register to vote in the May 2, 2026 Primary Runoff Election
May 15, 2026: Last day to apply for a ballot by mail for the May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election
May 18, 2026: First day of Early Voting for the May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election
May 22, 2026: Last day of Early Voting for the May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election
May 26, 2026: Election Day for the 2026 Primary Runoff Election
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ABOUT YOUR EDITOR
Gary Polland is a long-time conservative and Republican spokesman, fund-raiser, and leader who served three terms as the Harris County Republican Chairman. During his three terms, Gary was described as “the most successful county Chairman in America” by Human Events – The National Conservative Weekly. He is in his twenty-eighth year of editing a newsletter dealing with key conservative and Republican issues. For the last twenty-three years, he has edited the Texas Conservative Review. As a public service for the previous 20 years, Gary has published election guides for the GOP primary, general elections, and city elections, all to assist conservative candidates. Gary also for 20 years cohosted Red, White and Blue on Houston Public Media TV 8 PBS Houston, longest running political talk show in Texas history and for the last four-plus years Gary has been a regular commentator on Fox 26-Houston’s “What’s Your Point” airing Sunday’s at 7 a.m. Gary serves on the Board of Directors of American Values, a national pro-family, pro-faith, conservative organization supporting the unity of the American people around the vision of our founding fathers and dedicated to reminding the public of the conservative principles fundamental to the survival of our nation. Gary is a practicing attorney and strategic consultant. He can be reached at (713) 621-6335.
