The Texas Forward Party has organized a new affiliate in Williamson County, where local members recently met and elected retired project manager Vicky Weller as county chair.
The party announced last Thursday that members met on March 11 for the county’s Organizing Precinct Convention, where Weller was elected chair. She previously served as the appointed chair while the county party was being organized in the weeks leading up to the convention.
“Williamson County has been my home for more than a decade, and I care deeply about every neighbor who calls this place their home,” said Weller. “Forward Party values: respect, problem-solving, and working together; can reshape how politics and government operate and improve daily life for all of us.”
According to the party, Weller retired from a career in project management and software implementation in 2024. As a county resident, she has dedicated her time to volunteer efforts, including disaster relief, children’s hospital visitation, and supporting classes that teach English as a second language.
As chair of Williamson County, Weller said her primary focus will be on rapidly growing the volunteer base in the region and identifying qualified candidates for local office in upcoming election cycles.
“I want to vote for candidates that value personal integrity, respect for others, and problem-solving,” Weller said. “I want to see democracy strengthened and for our representatives to reflect the voice of the people.”
In February, the party announced Ciara Perez as Cameron County Chair and attorney John Flud as Harris County Chair, both tasked with organizing local caucuses in their respective counties. The party is following a previously released roadmap that includes engaging with each county in Texas, recruiting volunteers, and adopting positions on specific policy issues.
The party will also pursue ballot access as part of its plan. At this point in time, it is supporting a slate of independent candidates by encouraging volunteers to help with petitioning and other ballot access efforts.
With the addition of Williamson County, the Forward Party is organized in at least a dozen Texas counties. Members across the state will meet in Austin on April 11 for the inaugural state convention.
Editorial note: An earlier version of this article reported that the Texas Forward Party endorsed a slate of independent candidates for the 2026 general election. This has been corrected to reflect that the party is supporting them but has not yet made formal endorsements.
Hi Jordan,
Just found this article on Vicky and the progress we are making here in the Austin area. Thanks for the coverage on our independent movement!
FYI, she has added another title as Capital Regional Chair during our convention on April 11.
Hi Brandon, thanks for reaching out (and for reading). I appreciate the clarification and have made a correction. Please keep IPR in the loop when you make formal endorsements this summer!
Hi Jordan! Thank you so much for the coverage on Vicky, the Williamson County Team, and the other progress we’ve made here in Texas! One correction on this article. We have yet to make any official endorsement on candidates. We are enthusiastic about the slate of candidates that spoke at our Independent Thinkers Kickoff on April 11th, along with several other Independent candidates; however, right now we are just showing “support” and focused on encouraging volunteers to support their ballot access efforts. We believe more voices on the ballot is a good thing for all Texans. Later this Summer, we’ll move to endorsements as we consider any and all candidates that align and are passionate about Forward Party Values. Again, thank you for covering our team!