Cathie Louise Adams (born January 8, 1950) is a Texas politician.
[2] In April 2016, Adams broke with Phyllis Schlafly over Schlafly's endorsement on March 11 of Donald Trump for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, Trump's principal challenger whom Adams considers a more conservative choice.
Adams subsequently lost the race for vice-chairman in 2016 to Amy Clark of Floresville, south of San Antonio.
Incumbent chairman Tom Mechler of Amarillo retained his post after opponent Jared Woodfill of Houston withdrew before final balloting.