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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 (at the time of the event).  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.  Bills that are written and sponsored by 4-H members focus on issues concerning Texas and Texas youth.  These bills are assigned to the appropriate committee, debated in committee meetings, and then on the floor of the House or Senate.  If a bill is successful in negotiation and the legislative debate in all three stages, it is delivered to the Governor of Texas 4-H Congress for his or her signature or veto.

What is Texas 4-H Congress? Watch the video to find out! Early bird registration opened last Friday, so start talking to your 4-H’ers about the event now!

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Location

Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol in Austin, Texas.
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Event Dates and Schedule

July 14-17, 2024

 

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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

 

Youth Leadership Opportunity and Application Process

At Texas 4-H Congress we have a Youth Leadership Team that who serves in the various Legislative Roles at Congress, including but not limited to: Governor, Speaker of the House, Lieutenant Governor, and Floor Leaders. This year, the opportunity to serve in one of these leadership roles is being opened to Texas 4-H members who have or are currently serving on one (or more) of the following groups:

  • Texas 4-H Council
  • District Council
  • Equine Ambassadors
  • Fashion & Interior Design Ambassadors
  • Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors
  • Livestock Ambassadors
  • Poultry Ambassadors
  • Photography Ambassadors
  • Shooting Sports Ambassadors
  • STEM Ambassadors
  • Water Ambassadors

Applications will open on 4HOnline on November 1, 2023, and will close on December 5, 2023. There will be no late applications accepted.

Applicants will need to be able to provide additional information on past leadership roles, select the top four roles they would like to serve in, and provide a YouTube video for the committee to review. The Leadership Team will be announced in January 2024. When announced youth will only be informed of being selected to serve on the team, they will not know their final role until after Texas 4-H Roundup in June.

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