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Overview
Online Registration is open January 5-30, 2026.
Day in the Capital: A Legislative Lead Experience
Dates: February 26th (Thursday) OR February 27th (Friday), 2026
Onsite Check-In: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Norris Event Center - Austin, TX
Cost: $35.00/Student (Includes T-shirt, Lunch, and Padfolio)
$35.00/Advisor (Includes T-shirt & Lunch)
Attire: Official Dress (Professional Dress for Advisors)
Other Information:
- Program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will conclude by 4:00 p.m.
- Students shall be in official dress for this event.
- Students will be assigned groups during check in.
- Parking will be free.
- Provided lunch will be Freebirds (chicken or steak burritos).
- If you have cancellations, please make them as soon as possible so other chapters have the chance to attend.
- 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 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Pre Event Preparation:
- Consider using this classroom document to prepare your students for this experience. If you would like something longer, use this unit!
- If you're not able to make time for a full unit, here are some key facts to know about the Texas Legislature.
In the event that you have extra time to spend in Austin, please consider visiting this page for additional tours and educational opportunities.
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Meeting with Your Legislator
While in Austin attending Day in the Capital: A Legislative Lead Experience, it is encouraged that you schedule a meeting with your chapter's local legislator(s). This is a great opportunity for your students to learn our our legislature operates first hand, as well as advocating for Texas FFA and Texas Agricultural Science Education.
Preparation:
- Utilize this guide to properly schedule a meeting with your legislator(s).
- You are encouraged to utilize the two companion documents to enhance the learning process that derives from the event. The Legislative Advocacy Handbook and the Student Preparation Guide will hopefully provide additional context and educational information as you plan you visit with your legislator.
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Online Legislative Experience
Facilitated by agricultural educators in their respective classrooms, this four day experience explores the legislative process and the essential role that students play in advocating for FFA, Agricultural Education and Career Technical Education.
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