President Rebecca Hardy and Political Director Emily Cameron arrived in Houston on Sunday afternoon to prepare for committee hearings the following day. The first half of the week was spent testifying before and working alongside the Platform and Legislative Priorities Committees and Subcommittees to help shape the future of the Republican Party. Our goal was clear: secure strong medical liberty language in both the Party Platform and among the Legislative Priorities for the 2027 Legislature to tackle.

We’re pleased to report that, thanks to the hard work of delegates leading up to convention and TFVC’s contributions in these critical committee rooms, Medical Freedom earned a place among the 15 Legislative Priorities advanced to the full convention body for a vote. We expect to learn which eight priorities ultimately make the final list soon and will, of course, keep you posted.

Regardless of the official outcome, one thing is abundantly clear: support for our mission is stronger than ever. The enthusiasm for medical liberty among the several thousand attendees was impossible to miss, and the fact that our issue advanced into the Top 15 is a powerful testament to how far we’ve come since TFVC was founded in 2015.

But the RPT Convention wasn’t all business.

Our Wednesday night pre-party featuring guest of honor Jennifer Bridges, RN, set the tone for the rest of the week. Her heartfelt words of gratitude for Team TFVC were deeply appreciated. (Back atcha, Jennifer!)

In the convention hall, TFVC staff members Carrie Bigford, Kelly Vela, and Yvette Whitcher, alongside an army of dedicated volunteers, operated our eye-catching and engaging booth, helping spread the message of medical liberty to thousands of attendees.

Our “podcast corner” created opportunities for meaningful conversations with legislators, candidates, and conservative influencers about why Texas must lead the nation on vaccine choice.

We also welcomed medical liberty hero Dr. Mary Talley Bowden for a special Thursday Meet & Greet, where she shared her experiences fighting medical tyranny and encouraged attendees to remain engaged in the battle ahead.

And then came the unexpected cherry on top: Rob Schneider made an unannounced appearance in the exhibit hall and completely upended his schedule to sit down with Team TFVC for an interview!

While convention week may be over, TFVC’s work is not… 

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to partner with you in the fight for medical liberty in Texas, and we’re more energized than ever for what comes next.