Texas Forward Party | Statewide Townhall - March 17, 2026: Lifting Up Independents

Описание: Thanks for joining our March Statewide Townhall!

We are shifting gears into full action mode as we celebrate a historic milestone for the Texas Forward Party. This month, we were joined by an incredible panel of independent candidates: Mike Collier (Lt. Governor), Veronica Williams (CD-23), and William Taggart (CD-38).

We also announced the results from our first organizing conventions, welcomed new leadership, and finalized the details for our Inaugural State Convention in Austin this April at The High Road on Dawson!

WHAT WE COVERED:
• Organizing Convention Results: Celebrating the 40 Forward Party members, 22 Precinct/County Vice Chairs, and 31 delegates who stepped up at our recent county conventions.
• Candidate Spotlights: Hearing directly from independent candidates Mike Collier, Veronica Williams, and William Taggart on why they are running outside the two-party system.
• State Convention Details: The roadmap to our historic April 10-11 convention in Austin, including the General Public session where you can hear from our independent candidates.
• Emerging Counties: How you can step up as a local organizer even if your county doesn't have a chair yet.
• Q&A Session: Audience questions for the candidates and the party leadership.

MEET THE CANDIDATES:
🎤 Mike Collier (Running for Lieutenant Governor) → https://collierfortexas.com/
🎤 Veronica Williams (Running for U.S. House Dist. 23) → https://www.veronicagwilliams.com/
🎤 William Taggart (Running for U.S. House Dist. 38) → https://williamtaggart.org/

TAKE ACTION FOR 2026
📅 RSVP for the State Convention (April 10-11) → https://www.texasforwardparty.org/joi...
💲 Donate to Fuel the Movement ($15 buys 100 door hangers!) → https://www.txfwd.org/donate
🖨️ Print Convention Post-Up Signs → https://www.texasforwardparty.org/print
📍 Find an Event Near You → https://www.texasforwardparty.org/events

ABOUT TEXAS FORWARD PARTY
The Texas Forward Party is building a credible, durable alternative to the two-party system for the millions of Texans who feel left behind by today’s politics. We are uniting independent thinkers from across the political spectrum to advance a platform rooted in shared values, not partisan division. Our mission is to balance the state legislature, ensure competitive elections, and put power back in the hands of voters to deliver real, data-driven solutions.

Learn more → https://www.texasforwardparty.org

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Key Moments:
00:00 – Welcome to the March Townhall
01:22 – New Leadership: Welcoming Jack Foster Jr. (Chambers County)
02:54 – Agenda Overview: Conventions, Independents, and Next Steps
04:07 – Results from our First Organizing Conventions
08:15 – The 2026 Independent Candidate Field
09:42 – Candidate Spotlight: Mike Collier (Lt. Governor)
15:37 – Candidate Spotlight: Veronica Williams (U.S. House Dist. 23)
19:14 – Candidate Spotlight: William Taggart (U.S. House Dist. 38)
22:32 – State Convention Details: April 10-11 at The High Road on Dawson
26:21 – Convention Socials: The "Forward 10K" Cap10K Event
27:37 – What is an "Organized" vs. "Emerging" County?
33:33 – How We Will Support Independent Candidates
36:39 – Q&A: Audience Questions for the Candidates & Party Leadership
54:40 – Closing Remarks & Next Steps