Our PAC was established to support principled, forward-thinking candidates who will defend our values, protect taxpayers, and put our community first. After careful review of the candidates, we proudly endorse the slate below:
| US Senate | Ken Paxton |
| Governor | Greg Abbott |
| US Congress, TX-15 | Monica De La Cruz |
| Attorney General | Mayes Middleton |
| Railroad Commissioner | Bo French |
| State Representative, HD 41 | Sergio Sanchez |
| State Representative, HD 32 | Todd Hunter |
| ACND Commissioner, Precinct 2 | Gerilyn Hibbeler |
| ACND Commissioner-at-Large | Matt Lynch |
| ACND Commissioner, Pct. 4 | Josh Wilson |
Our slate
Gerilyn Hibbeler
- ★ Retired NREMT Paramedic and Critical Care Flight Paramedic
- ★ Business owner and property manager
- ★ USCG Licensed Captain with working knowledge of our waterways and channels
- ★ History Liaison, Texas Navy Zavala Squadron
- ★ Board Member, Rockport Yacht Club
- ★ Member, Texas Maritime Museum
- ★ Competitive sailboat regatta sailor
A native Texan, Gerilyn lives in Rockport with her husband, Jason, and is deeply invested in the safety, history, and economic vitality of our coastal community. A retired Critical Care Flight Paramedic turned business owner and property manager, she brings sound decision-making under pressure, fiscal responsibility, and accountability to stakeholders. Her connection to the water is not just political; it is a way of life.
Ken Paxton
- ★ Texas Attorney General since 2015
- ★ Won the Republican nomination with President Trump's endorsement
- ★ Defeated the incumbent in the May runoff with 64% of the vote
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for US Senate in the May 2026 runoff and faces the Democrat nominee in November.
Greg Abbott
- ★ Governor of Texas since 2015, seeking a record fourth term
- ★ Texas Attorney General 2002-2015; former Texas Supreme Court justice
- ★ Won the Republican primary outright with 82% of the vote
Governor Greg Abbott is running for a fourth term and faces the Democrat nominee in November.
Monica De La Cruz
- ★ U.S. Representative for TX-15 since 2023 - the first Republican and first Latina to hold the seat
- ★ Serves on the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees
- ★ Small-business owner from the Rio Grande Valley; UTSA business graduate
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz is running for re-election to the U.S. House for the 15th District of Texas.
Mayes Middleton
- ★ Texas State Senator since 2023; Texas House 2019-2023
- ★ Attorney and president of a family oil company
- ★ Won the Republican nomination for Attorney General in the May runoff with 57%
State Senator Mayes Middleton of Galveston won the Republican nomination for Attorney General, the race to succeed Ken Paxton, and faces the Democrat nominee in November.
Bo French
- ★ Former chairman, Tarrant County Republican Party - the largest red county in the nation
- ★ Founded and runs his own investment firm
- ★ Pledges to end DEI initiatives at the Railroad Commission
Bo French of Fort Worth won the Republican nomination for Railroad Commissioner in the May 2026 runoff after two years leading the Tarrant County GOP.
Sergio Sanchez
- ★ McAllen attorney and former Hidalgo County felony prosecutor
- ★ Owner of The Sanchez Law Firm since 2007
- ★ Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley
Sergio Sanchez, a McAllen defense attorney and former felony prosecutor, carries the Republican banner for Texas House District 41.
Todd Hunter
- ★ State Representative for HD 32, serving his thirteenth term
- ★ Chairman of the House Calendars Committee
- ★ Attorney from Corpus Christi; represents Aransas County in the Texas House
Chairman Todd Hunter represents House District 32, which includes Aransas County, and is running for re-election.
Matt Lynch
- ★ Rockport native; Rockport-Fulton High School graduate
- ★ Harbor pilot with the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots since 2015, elected Vice President in 2025
- ★ B.S. in Marine Transportation, Texas A&M Galveston; USCG Master credentials
Capt. Matthew Lynch is running unopposed; the November vote assigns him to the seat.
Josh Wilson
- ★ Candidate for the Navigation District's Precinct 4 seat
Josh Wilson is running unopposed; the November vote assigns him to the seat.