Ronald Reagan Gala with Senator Ted Cruz

You are cordially invited to join us on Friday, June 16, 2023 for the Travis County Republican Party Ronald Reagan Gala. This dinner will help the nonprofit raise the funds needed to help elect as many Republicans as possible.

Our headliner speaker for this year's event is U.S. Senator Ted Cruz from Texas, who we are honoring with our Reagan Courage Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award goes to former Texas Governor Rick Perry and the Rising Star Award goes to Texas Senator Donna Campbell.

• U.S. Senator Ted Cruz
• Former Gov. Rick Perry
• Texas Senator Donna Campbell
• Austin City Councilwoman Mackenzie Kelly

The Bullock Texas State History Museum venue has a free onsite garage parking underground for 400 vehicles, or you are welcome to find other parking arrangements. Dress attire is formal. It's time to glam up real pretty for an incredible night on the town in a very special venue!

The VIP reception will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. upstairs in the Atrium for VIP ticket holders only. These guests have access to an open bar as well as a photo opportunity with our headliner speakers to take home a photo. VIP ticket holders also have complimentary exclusive access to the venue's 2nd-floor exhibits that display the journey to statehood including the Alamo, Sam Houston, and the Goddess of Liberty.

The silent auction will be downstairs opening at 6 p.m. for bids. It's located just past the rotunda and has many items so bring your checkbook or credit card! The general admittance ticket holder will be allowed entrance at 6 p.m. on the first floor only in the Rotunda with the dinner program beginning promptly at 7 p.m.

• 5:30 p.m. VIP Admission & Exhibits open for VIPs to explore
• 6 p.m. General Admission and Auction opens
• 7 p.m. Dinner Program

The auction is live and can take bids now until Thursday, June 15th at noon/12 p.m.: https://www.32auctions.com/TravisGOP2023

Bidding will continue at the Reagan Gala Friday, June 16th at the Bullock Texas State History Museum at 6 p.m.

Many auction items have a "Buy Now" price that enables a bidder to purchase now and pick up the item later at our mutual convenience. This is especially helpful for folks that cannot attend the Reagan Gala, but still seek to donate to the cause!

Do you have items or experiences you'd like to donate to the Travis GOP's auction? Or if you would like to attend as a volunteer, we need help to staff the event. For both please contact Lauren Day at lauren.atx.tcrp@gmail.com.

Please note there are no refunds. We appreciate your donation to our nonprofit!

Corporate and individual sponsorships are welcome.

Gold Sponsors are $10k and include eight VIP Tickets + Marketing mention (website, social, printed program, recognized from the dinner stage, opportunity to speak at dinner) + Preference for Special Guests/Elected Officials to sit at your table.

Platinum Sponsors are $20k and include two tables of Eight VIP (16 tickets total) Tickets + Marketing mention (website, social, printed program, recognized from the dinner stage, opportunity to speak at reception & dinner) + First Choice for Special Guests/Elected Officials to sit at your table + Private 1-on-1 with special guest + Automatic entry into the Travis GOP Chairman's Circle Recruiting Candidate Council ($10k value): https://traviscountygop.org/chairmans-circle

For both upper sponsor levels please reach out to Matt or Lauren about payment options.

Bronze Sponsors:

ALCON DTS

Leander Area Republican Women

Sponsors:

Steve Munisteri

Elise and the Hon. Kent Grusendorf

Tyler and Sheridan Butler Binford

Ted Cruz was elected in 2013 to the United States Senate and before that (2003-2008) was the Solicitor General of Texas where he represented the state of Texas before the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts, advocating for conservative legal positions on various issues. He's well known for many conservative policies and limiting government, such as: Co-sponsoring and helping pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, which resulted in significant tax cuts for individuals and businesses, including a reduction in the corporate tax rate; Co-sponsoring and helping pass the First Step Act in 2018, which aimed to reform the criminal justice system by reducing mandatory minimum sentences for certain non-violent offenses, expanding rehabilitative programs, and providing inmates with more opportunities for early release; Co-sponsoring and helping pass the Space Launch Competitiveness Act in 2015, which aimed to promote commercial space exploration and development by providing regulatory and legal frameworks for private space companies; Co-sponsoring and helping pass the Defend Trade Secrets Act in 2016, which aimed to protect intellectual property and trade secrets by providing a federal civil remedy for trade secret theft, allowing businesses to sue for damages in federal court.; Co-sponsoring and helping pass the Terrorist Elimination Act in 2015, which aimed to revoke U.S. passports of individuals who have been identified as terrorists and pose a threat to national security; Co-sponsoring and helping pass the RESTORE Act in 2015, which aimed to repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and replace it with a more market-oriented approach to healthcare reform, including allowing for the purchase of health insurance across state lines and expanding the use of health savings accounts.

For questions: Contact TCRP Chairman Matt Mackowiak by emailing Chair@TravisGOP.com or TCRP Deputy Executive Director Lauren Day at lauren.atx.tcrp@gmail.com

Pol. Adv. paid for by the Travis County Republican Party. Donations to the Travis County Republican Party are not deductible for income tax purposes. All tickets and table sponsorships will be deposited into the federal account.