Timeline
| February 12, 2018 | Bill submission opens |
| February 12, 2018 | Lobbyist Application Open on 4HConnect |
| February 12, 2018 | Press Corps Online Opens on 4HConnect |
| March 23, 2018 | Lobbyist Application closes |
| March 23, 2018 | Press Corps Application closes |
| March 30, 2018 | Lobbyist and Press Corps Notification |
| April 1, 2018 | Early Bird Registration Opens on 4HConnect |
| April 30, 2018 | Early Bird Registration Closes on 4HConnect |
| May 1, 2018 | Registration Opens on 4HConnect |
| May 15, 2018 | Bill submission closes |
| May 31, 2018 | Registration Closes on 4HConnect |
| June 1, 2018 | Late Registration Opens on 4HConnect |
| June 15, 2018 | Late Registration Closes on 4HConnect |
| July 10, 2018 | District Travel Letters |
| July 10, 2018 | Bill Book posted online |
| July 20, 2018 | Texas 4-H Council Arrive |
| July 20, 2018 | Management Team Arrive |
| July 22, 2018 | Adult and Youth Participants Arrive |
| July 25, 2018 | All Participants Depart |
Submit Legislative Bill
Any 4-H member, regardless of age or planning on attending Texas 4-H Congress, must submit a legislative bill for consideration. Participation in the bill writing exercise allows 4-H members the opportunity to become engaged in the legislative process and the 4-H citizenship project. 4-H members attending Texas 4-H Congress will be required to submit at least one bill (this includes Texas 4-H Council, Tech Team, etc) prior to their registration to the event being accepted. 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.
Youth participants must submit a bill online from February 12th-May 15th
Theme Party
The Texas 4-H Council has selected the theme of “Jump Into Character” A night of 4-H members dressing like their favorite movie, book, comic, hero, or TV character. The evening will include various games, contests, and interactive activities for the delegates.
Lobbyist for Texas 4-H Congress
The Lobbyist group is designed for 4-H members who have attended Texas 4-H Congress in the past. The responsibility of the Lobbyist group is to identify certain bills and then lobby members of the House and Senate to either pass or defeat the bill. Lobbyist should be knowledgeable about Texas 4-H Congress and the schedule that it follows. Lobbyist members should be prepared to and have the ability to approach other 4-H members and persuade House and Senate members for support. The Lobbyist group will hold a “by invitation only” reception for House and Senate Members, along with Congress Leadership. Click here to view the 2018 Lobbyists
Press Corp for Texas 4-H Congress
The Texas 4-H Congress Press Corps play an extremely important part in the success of the event. Press Corps members can be either first time or returning 4-H members to 4-H Congress. Individuals applying for Press Corps should have strong skills in writing, word processing, interviewing, photography, and focused on making deadlines. The press corps is responsible for the publishing of a daily newspaper and helping maintaining a web page/electronic communication. Click here to view the 2018 Press Corp