Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi to Step Down

Matt Rinaldi announces he will not seek reelection, focusing on family and endorsing Abraham George as his successor.

Matt Rinaldi, the Texas Republican Party Chairman since July 2021, has announced he will not seek reelection when his term ends in May.
Rinaldi's tenure was marked by internal party divisions and efforts to push the Texas GOP further to the right, often aligning with far-right activists.
Under his leadership, the Texas GOP censured several Republicans, including House Speaker Dade Phelan and U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, for perceived deviations from party principles.
Rinaldi endorsed North Texas Republican activist Abraham George as the next party leader, praising his conservative principles and organizational skills.
Rinaldi's decision comes amid ongoing internal conflicts within the Texas GOP, as well as his desire to spend more time with his family.