Houston officials are trying to prepare for the crush of visitors, intense security and traffic that comes with hosting the GOP's biggest political gathering.
Houston isn’t taking any chances. As host of the next Republican National Convention in 2028, the city has dispatched teams to Milwaukee this week to get a handle on how to prepare for the crush of visitors, intense security and traffic that comes with hosting what is the biggest political gathering for the GOP in the nation.
key takeaways from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s RNC speech Since Friday, officials from the city have been taking note of the security logistics and overall operations to try and see what is working and what they might have to do differently when the convention comes to Texas, bringing with it 50,000 visitors and an estimated $200 million economic impact.
Texas Republicans turn focus to assassination attempt as RNC kicks off The city of Milwaukee hired police from all over the state to help fill gaps. Even Texas has sent law enforcement to the region. Austin police officers were patrolling a part of the convention grounds were Republican delegates attended an outdoor party called ConventionFest. In 2012, Tampa hosted the convention and the Florida city similarly had to provide security on the outer perimeter.
Cruz booed, a Bush surprise and other Texas moments from past Republican national conventions In 2028, most of the main convention activities would be around the Toyota Center and the George R. Brown Convention Center. But there are often dozens of offshoot events that can happen all over the region, in hotels and at college campuses.
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