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Texas 4-H Congress

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Texas 4-H Congress is a four-day mock legislative experience for 4-H members in grades 9th to 12th. During this time, 4-H members assume the roles of legislators, lobbyists, and press corps to gain a first-hand understanding of how the legislative process works.

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Location

“Downright Austin” Hotel (Formerly Sheraton Austin)
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Event Dates and Schedule

2026 – July 19-22, 2026
2028 – July 16-19, 2028

 

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Requirements

Senior 4-H Members

A select number of 4-H delegates will be allotted to each district.

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Costs

Varies – Contact County

 

2024 Information

  • 2024 Texas 4-H Congress Photos
  • 2024 Newsletters – Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday
  • 2024 Newscasts – Sunday | Monday | Tuesday
  • 2024 Schedule
  • 2024 Youth Leadership Opportunity and Application Process
  • 2024 Press Corp/Lobbyist  Member Announcement
  • 2024 Leadership Positions Overview

Bill Submissions

Any 4-H member may submit a Texas 4-H Congress bill for consideration and debate. Participating in Congress is not a requirement.  Writing and submitting a bill provides each 4-H member the opportunity to participate in an exercise in civic engagement. The process to submit a bill will be available Spring 2026.

To learn more on how to write and submit a bill download the “Preparing a Legislative Bill for Texas 4-H Congress” as well as work with your county Extension agent or a volunteer.

  • View Previous Bill Books: 2018 | 2020 | 2022 | 2024

Press Corp

Members of the Press Corps have the responsibility of reporting the actions of the different areas of the Texas 4-H Legislative in a daily newspaper. In addition to preparing the daily newspaper, Press Corps members will work jointly with STEM Ambassadors in getting information, photographs, and updates posted to the Texas4-H Congress website in a timely manner. Press corps members are not considered members of the legislature and during the sessions will not have access to the floor. The process to apply for this position will be available Spring 2026.


Lobbyist

Lobbyists serve an important role in the direction of bills during Texas 4-H Congress. As a group, Lobbyists will select certain bills to lobby for their passage,or failure during Texas 4-H Congress. By means of explaining the positives and negatives of particular bills through communication with members, messages to the members, the lobbyists reception, and individual conversations the Lobbyist will persuade members to vote in certain directions. The process to apply for this position will be available Spring 2026.

 

 

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Megan Logan
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