Collin County GOP Responds to Transgender Mailers as Investigation Expands

By R.J. Morales | TX3DNews

McKINNEY, Texas — Collin County Republican Party Chairman Byron Henry condemned the transgender-related mailers arriving at Texas homes, defended parental involvement in children’s decisions and responded to allegations that the materials were intended to manipulate voters ahead of the November 3 election.

In written responses to questions, Henry said neither he nor the county Republican Party had knowledge of who organized or financed the mailings.

“The mailers contain information and positions that the Democrat party and its supporters have been pushing for years. I think it’s sick and condemn it full stop,” Henry said.

He added that the Collin County Republican Party believes parents have a fundamental right to be informed and involved in all decisions affecting their children.

His comments follow an October 21 statement from Collin County Democratic Party Chairman Jeremy Sutka, who called the materials a “con” and accused their organizers of attempting to manipulate voters through fear.

GOP Responds to Allegations

Asked whether the county GOP knew who organized, financed or distributed the materials, Henry said:

“I do not and I do not believe the party has any knowledge of or involvement in their source.”

Responding to Sutka’s accusations, Henry argued that political messaging is intended to influence voters regardless of which party distributes it.

“All political information distributed to voters during election season is designed to persuade voters to adopt a position or candidate,” Henry wrote.

“The more pertinent questions are whether the information is accurate and whether candidates support or disavow it.”

Henry said he was more interested in where political parties and candidates stood on the mailers’ contents than determining who sent them.

He also addressed concerns about their appearance during early voting.

“I think that the most pointed and controversial communications occur during election campaigns, including up to election day,” Henry wrote.

“The Collin County GOP stands with parents and denounces the substance of the mailers. I think all candidates for office should do the same.”

Sutka, meanwhile, has accused the organizers of using the materials to provoke outrage rather than provide legitimate student resources. Neither party has identified those responsible.

Leach Expands Investigation Request

State Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, has broadened his request for a state investigation into the mailers and related text messages.

In a supplemental letter dated October 20, Leach urged Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate who distributed the materials, regardless of political affiliation.

“I expect a thorough investigation regardless of who is responsible, what their political affiliation may be, or which political interests they seek to advance,” Leach wrote.

In a post on X accompanying the letter, Leach also called for investigators to examine how Texans’ personal information was obtained and whether any laws were broken.

“The investigation must follow the facts wherever they lead, without fear or favor,” he wrote.

Asked whether he supported investigating those responsible regardless of political affiliation, Henry distinguished between political inquiries and possible criminal wrongdoing.

“I do not support political investigations, but if there is potential criminality, then by all means I would support Rep. Leach’s request.”

Separately, Republican District Attorney Sarah Stogner has opened a criminal investigation into possible forgery involving the mailers in West Texas, according to an October 22 report by The Texas Tribune.

SnailWorks Confirms Mailing Connection

New information has also emerged about a company involved in tracking the pamphlets.

According to the Houston Chronicle, Maryland-based SnailWorks confirmed it was hired to track the mailers but declined to identify its customer.

Federal campaign finance records reviewed by The Texas Tribune show approximately $57,300 in previous payments from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) to SnailWorks, categorized as “list rental.”

SnailWorks disputes that description, saying it does not create or rent mailing lists. The company provides tracking services using postal scanning information.

The NRCC denied involvement in the transgender mailings. Its previous business relationship with SnailWorks does not establish a connection to the current campaign.

Investigation Status

Republican District Attorney Sarah Stogner has opened a criminal investigation into possible forgery involving the mailers in West Texas, while Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has received Leach’s request for a broader investigation.

SnailWorks has confirmed providing tracking services for the mailings but has not disclosed its customer. No charges have been announced in connection with the investigation.