During their state convention, the Texas Democratic Party took some internal flack for not moving fast enough to reform the infamous Texas Two-Step presidential selection process. But it’s hard to blame them for the latest delay. Due to Hurricane Ike, Friday’s scheduled meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Texas Democratic Party Convention/Caucus System in Houston has been cancelled. See below the jump for full press release.

HOUSTON HEARING OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE TDP CONVENTION/CAUCUS SYSTEM CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

(Austin, TX)-The previously scheduled Houston meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Texas Democratic Party Convention/Caucus System has been cancelled, as a precautionary measure due to Hurricane Ike. The cancelled meeting was scheduled to take place Friday, September 12th, but will be rescheduled for a later date. The Texas Democratic Party will make details on the new date and location available as soon as possible.

“We want to give Houstonians every opportunity to take the necessary precautions for the hurricane,” said Texas Democratic Party Spokesperson Hector Nieto. “I thank our Houston Democrats for their understanding, and we look forward to hearing their input on our convention and caucus system.”

This article appears in September 5 • 2008.

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