Join The Texas Tribune for a weeklong virtual symposium previewing the 2021 legislative session. In conversation with lawmakers, state officials and members of the Texas media, we’ll discuss the top legislative priorities for members of the House and Senate and the state’s political and economic future.
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After a year of tremendous change and upheaval, how can state lawmakers shape a more just and stable future for Texas in the next biennial session? How are they going to address the economic and public health impacts of COVID-19? In the midst of heightened racial tensions and entrenched political divisions that marked the 2020 election, what does Texas’ political future look like?
Join us online each day Dec. 7-11 over lunch — from 12-1 p.m. Central — to discuss how state lawmakers are planning to tackle everything from redistricting to budget shortfalls, all against the backdrop of the ongoing economic and public health crises being faced by millions across the state.
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with state Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi; state Rep. Angie Chen Button, R-Richardson; and state Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso. Moderated by Evan Smith, CEO of The Texas Tribune.
Major sponsors for this session include the Beer Alliance of Texas, CenterPoint Energy, Toyota North America, Gulf States Toyota, Texas State University System, NRG Energy, AT&T, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and DoorDash. It is supported by the Office of Public Insurance Counsel.
with state Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Fort Worth; state Rep. Four Price, R-Amarillo; state Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg; and state Rep. Toni Rose, D-Dallas. Moderated by Cassi Pollock, politics reporter for The Texas Tribune.
Major sponsors for this session include Gulf States Toyota, Toyota North America, Raise Your Hand Texas, University of Texas at Arlington, Texas State University System, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, DoorDash and Texas Exes. It is supported by Transportation Infrastructure Now.
with state Sen. José Menéndez, D-San Antonio; state Sen. Beverly Powell, D-Burleson; state Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood; and state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock. Moderated by Patrick Svitek, senior political reporter for The Texas Tribune.
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Major sponsors for this session include Toyota North America, Gulf States Toyota, Philanthropy Advocates, Educate Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, DoorDash and Texas Exes. It is supported by Transportation Infrastructure Now.
with state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, R-Southlake, chair of the House Appropriations Committee; and state Sen. Chuy Hinojosa, D-McAllen, vice chair of the Senate Finance Committee. Moderated by Ross Ramsey, executive editor of The Texas Tribune.
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Major sponsors for this session include Educate Texas, Philanthropy Advocates, Raise Your Hand Texas, HCA Healthcare, University of Texas at Arlington, Texas State University System and Texas Exes. It is supported by Fairmont Austin and Transportation Infrastructure Now.
with state Rep. Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth, first vice chair of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and state Rep. Harold Dutton, D-Houston, chair of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. Moderated by Alex Samuels, political reporter for The Texas Tribune.
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Major sponsors for this session include NRG Energy.
with Eddie Morales Jr., representative-elect, D-Eagle Pass; Shelby Slawson, representative-elect, R-Stephenville; and Jacey Jetton, representative-elect, R-Sugar Land. Moderated by Cassi Pollock, politics reporter for The Texas Tribune.
Major sponsors for this session include AT&T, CenterPoint Energy and DoorDash. It is supported by the Office of Public Insurance Counsel.
with The Texas Tribune’s Patrick Svitek, senior political reporter; Cassi Pollock, politics reporter; Alex Samuels, political reporter; and Alexa Ura, demographics reporter. Moderated by Evan Smith, CEO of The Texas Tribune.
Major sponsors for this session include CenterPoint Energy, Philanthropy Advocates and Educate Texas.
Educate Texas and Philanthropy Advocates, with San Jacinto College and Chair Brandon Creighton
State Sen. Brandon Creighton, chair of the Senate Committee on Higher Education, visited the LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy and Technology at San Jacinto College to hear from higher education practitioners, students and partners.
Watch the highlights of this visit, including an overview of policy recommendations that would support Texas students and their pursuits to complete credentials and enter the workforce. Click here to view more information about support for adult learners and the key takeaways from this conversation.
Educate Texas, Philanthropy Advocates and The Hunt Institute informed the content and direction of this conversation. Educate Texas and Philanthropy Advocates are sponsors of this Texas Tribune event.
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