The Austin County Republican Party hosted a candidate forum at Tony’s Restaurant, giving voters an opportunity to hear directly from candidates ahead of the upcoming election. Candidates addressed key issues, answered questions, and shared their priorities with attendees.

Austin County GOP Candidate Forum
📍 Tony’s Restaurant – Meeting Room
📅 February 5, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM

 

Austin County GOP Candidate Forum - February 5, 2026

Below are the timestamps for each segment and candidate appearance.

🗳️ Forum Agenda & Candidate Timestamps

Introduction 00:00:00 – 00:02:33

Forum Overview & Rules 00:02:33 – 00:11:03

U.S. Congressional District 27

Michael Cloud 00:11:03 – 00:25:39

Chris Hatley 00:25:39 – 00:45:54

🏛️ Texas House District 85

Stan Kitzman 00:45:56 – 01:16:08

Dennis “Goose” Geesaman 01:16:08 – 01:31:42

⚖️ Justice of the Peace – Precinct 3

Connie Drake 01:31:42 – 01:37:07

Jeffrey Grobe Did not attend

⚖️ Justice of the Peace – Precinct 4

Joseph Smith 01:37:07 – 01:41:40

Bernice Burger 01:41:40 – 01:49:04

Closing Remarks 01:49:04 – 01:49:37

📺 Filmed and published by Austin County News Online

 

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