Join us for a timely conversation about Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's 2026 campaign for U.S. Senate and the future of Texas politics. Known as one of the most dynamic voices in Congress, Jasmine Crockett brings clarity, urgency, and bold leadership to the moment we are in.
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Thompson Conference Center at UT-Austin
2405 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712
(Event not located at LBJ School of Public Affairs)
Free parking available at the Thompson Conference Center lot.
Doors open at 6:30 PM for security.
Event begins at 7:30 pm.
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Jasmine Crockett, United States Congresswoman for Texas' 30th Congressional District
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has purposefully made every decision with one goal in mind: protecting the civil liberties of those in underrepresented communities. As a public defender, civil rights attorney, State Representative, and United States Congresswoman, Jasmine Crockett dedicates her life to public service, with the goal of serving justice and ensuring equality for all.
In the midst of political turmoil, economic distress, and racial inequality, Congresswoman Crockett laced up her shoes to march for justice and run for the Texas House of Representatives. The sole Black freshman and youngest Black lawmaker in Texas during the 87th Legislative Session, Congresswoman Crockett navigated what has been marked as the most conservative session in Texas history. Despite the uphill climb, Congresswoman Crockett filed more bills than any other freshman, assembled a wide coalition to pass landmark criminal justice reforms in the House, and brought more accessibility and accountability to her office than before. She was a founding member of both the Texas Progressive Caucus as well as the Texas Caucus on Climate, Energy, and the Environment. As State Representative, she fought for economic opportunity as a member of the Business & Industry Committee, and advocated for reform on the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee. Congresswoman Crockett was one of the lead architects of the 2021 Texas House Quorum Break, which brought attention to the draconian and restrictive voting measures being proposed in the legislature.
Her passion for justice and the protection of peoples’ rights led her to pursue a career as a public defender, and civil rights and criminal defense attorney. She focused on defending our most vulnerable among us from exploitation in the criminal justice system. As she began her career in the Bowie County Public Defender's Office, Congresswoman Crockett worked tirelessly to keep children safe and out of jail. Her time there serves as a reminder that criminal justice is an intersectional issue.
Following her service in the Texas Legislature, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas' 30th Congressional District since January 2023, representing portions of Dallas and Tarrant counties, the seat previously held for 30 years by the late Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. In the 118th Congress, Congresswoman Crockett was elected as Freshman Leadership Representative, and in the 119th Congress she was appointed to the position of Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight. She currently serves on the House Judiciary Committee and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. She was also appointed as Communications Task Force Co-Chair for the Democratic Women's Caucus.
Congresswoman Crockett earned her B.A. in Business Administration from Rhodes College and her J.D. from the University of Houston. She is licensed to practice law in Texas, Arkansas, and Federal Courts. Crockett is the past Bowie County Democratic Party Chair, held various leadership positions within the legal community, is a former board member of the Dallas County Metrocare Services, and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
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For security purposes, all bags will be inspected and all individuals will undergo screening with a handheld metal detector.
In accordance with our agreement with the Congresswoman’s security team, firearms are prohibited at the event. Further details are outlined below.
Campus Carry: Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (hand gun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun. For more information visit campuscarry.utexas.edu.
Open Carry: The LBJ School of Public Affairs and Bass Lecture Hall is part of The University of Texas at Austin. Pursuant to Texas Penal Code Section 46.035, it is illegal to openly carry a handgun on campus, including the Bass Lecture Hall and Bass Lecture Hall lobby.