Events

State Senator Roland Gutierrez, Marty Golando, and Manny Garcia join the LBJ School to share a powerful case study on leading in moments of crisis following the 2022 Uvalde school shooting. Together they will reflect on the demands of public leadership amid tragedy—comforting grieving families, uniting a shaken community, and helping families organize to advocate for change. The conversation will examine how sustained civic leadership advanced both accountability efforts with the Texas Department of Public Safety and secured $34 million in funding for a new Behavioral Health Center in Uvalde.

Join fellow students, alumni, policy professionals, and members of the community for a dynamic networking event hosted by The Patman Center. Build meaningful connections, exchange ideas on today’s most pressing public policy challenges, and expand your professional network in an engaging and fun setting. Light bites provided!

Join us for a timely conversation about her 2026 campaign for U.S. Senate and the future of Texas politics. Known as one of the most dynamic voices in Congress, she brings clarity, urgency, and bold leadership to the moment. Coming directly from her first debate against her primary opponent, St. Rep. James Talarico, this will be Crockett’s first public appearance after the matchup, and will feature an in-depth debate debrief and discussion of what’s next. Free networking event, light bites, and parking at UT!

Join us for a timely conversation with State Representative Gene Wu, Minority Leader of the Texas House, and State Senator Carol Alvarado, Minority Leader of the Texas Senate. As leaders in their respective chambers, they will discuss the future of the Democratic Party in Texas and the politics and issues shaping the state today.

Join us as Nate Sheets, 2026 Republican candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, discusses the challenges facing rural communities across Texas. He will share his vision for strengthening agriculture, economic opportunity, and the future of rural Texas.

Join us for a conversation with the former Mayor of San Antonio and current candidate for Bexar County Judge. He will discuss his campaign, the politics and pressing civic issues of the moment, and what public leadership looks like in an increasingly polarized time.

Hear from Joe Straus, former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, in a conversation about today’s most pressing political issues. From Texas governance to national party politics, Straus will explore how political norms are changing—and what those shifts mean for policy, leadership, and civic life.

Join us as we talk to the native of the Rio Grande Valley and a lifelong resident of Edinburg. Pulido will discuss his campaign for Congress while also engaging in a timely conversation about the news and issues shaping our community and country today.

A hands-on session designed to help students connect with their key audiences through powerful storytelling and compelling evidence. Learn how to tailor your message for maximum impact and inspire action in your advocacy efforts.

A Conversation with Julian Castro, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and former Mayor of San Antonio. Join us as Castro draws on his leadership experience to deliver candid insights into today’s political landscape and a forward-looking discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping our great state.