Registration is now closed.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO For Chapters Attending:
Texas FFA Day At The Capitol
February 22 & 24
Registration: 8 am (location will be shared later this week)
Program will begin at 8:30 am and will conclude by 5 pm
Other Information:
-If you have any cancellations, please make those now so that we can alert those on the waiting list.
-If you ordered lunch and you have any students with food allergies, please send that information to Peggy Georg by Wednesday, Feb 15 at 5 pm.
-Students shall be in official dress for this event.
-All students and teachers will receive a tshirt upon check in.
-Students will be assigned groups during check in.
-There will be time during afternoon rotations from 3-4:30 for students to attempt to visit with their legislators.
-Since it is a session year, opportunities for meetings may be limited. If you would like to attempt to schedule a meeting or a tour of the
Governor's Mansion, please do so between 3 pm and 4:30. Once the meeting is complete, please make every effort to get back to your assigned group.
-Parking could be limited so please allow plenty of time in the event that the
parking garage is full. If you plan to bring a bus, please see
this map.
Pre Day At The Capitol:
-Consider using
this unit to prepare your students for this experience.
-If you're not able to make time for a full unit,
here are some key facts to know about the Texas Legislature.
-Please review the
Code of Conduct for the Capitol and remind your students to behave in a manner that reflects the expectations of your chapter and the Texas FFA Association.
In the event that you have extra time to spend in Austin, please consider visiting this page for additional tours and educational opportunities.
In addition, Texas FFA Foundation LEAD Experience will take place on February 23. Chapters are encouraged to register for both opportunities (either Feb 22 & 23 OR the 23 &24) in order to take full advantage of this exciting leadership experience!
Advisors must register via the Texas FFA Roster system for both Day at the Capitol and Legislative LEAD. The cost with be $10.00 and includes a shirt for all attendees. If you need any further information, please contact the Texas FFA office. Lunch can be added for $12 per person.
Additional information and planning materials will be shared with registered chapters.