As the Republican Party of Texas prepares for it's state convention in Houston this week, they're preparing for something of a duel, as well.
Former candidate for governor Don Huffines is hosting a party in the city, like many other individuals and groups. But he's provocatively holding it at the same time as one being held by Gov. Greg Abbott.
The June 16th events, Abbott's at 5:30 pm, and Huffines' at 4 pm, are in separate locations, and neither of them are officially sanctioned party events, the governor's event being billed as a convention welcome reception, hosted by Texans for Greg Abbott, and the former senators event is billed as the launch of the Huffines Liberty Foundation.
Those familiar with the events say that Abbott's event has been planned for several weeks, with the date and time widely known.
Abbott handily defeated Huffiness in a March 1 primary, drawing 66% of the vote, while opponents Allen West and Huffines garnering around 12% each in the eight-way race.
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