A bold new Club America initiative is taking shape in Texas as Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans to expand Turning Point USA’s high school chapters into every district statewide—while warning school officials not to stand in the way. The governor and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick framed the surge of chapters as a values-centered movement rooted in the legacy of the late Charlie Kirk and aimed at strengthening faith, patriotism and purpose among Texas students.
Abbott pointed to TPUSA’s growing influence as evidence of a cultural shift among teenagers seeking grounding in foundational ideals. He argued that Texas is uniquely positioned to accelerate that revival, citing the state’s already high concentration of chapters. Delivering one of his strongest directives yet, Abbott warned administrators against blocking TPUSA participation. “Any school that stands in the way of a Club America program in their school should be reported immediately to the Texas Education Agency,” Abbott said. “I expect meaningful disciplinary action to be taken for any stoppage of TPUSA in the great state of Texas.”
Patrick echoed the governor’s call, describing the movement in religious and cultural terms and asserting that its momentum has only grown since Kirk’s passing. “Charlie’s message of freedom and liberty and faith is really resonating with young men and women across Texas and across America,” he said. Patrick also cited his grandson’s involvement as evidence of the chapters’ ability to give students a sense of belonging.
The expansion follows similar moves in Florida, where Gov. Ron DeSantis partnered with TPUSA to ensure chapters can be launched in any high school statewide.
