RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel confirmed the decision on X, formerly known as Twitter: “I am excited to announce @HoustonTX as the host city for the 2028 Republican National Convention!”

“After a smart business decision made by the RNC last spring to allow us to select the next convention city earlier than ever, we are looking forward to seeing Houston in the spotlight come 2028,” she said in a statement.

“The entire RNC membership is eager to work with Mayor Sylvester Turner, the Houston Host Committee, and Houston First Corporation to follow in Milwaukee’s footsteps by delivering an incredible convention for our party.”

[On one hand, I’m glad to see Texas get the convention. But how many of the committee members have been to Houston in July? I often joke that I spent a month there one week in July 1985, visiting a friend of mine who moved there a little while earlier from California. Let’s just say that convention goers should take lots of clothing changes or look for laundry facilities, and plan on staying indoors most of the day. Other than the weather, it is a fun city. — Ed]