Events
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Scheduled
Date and time: Friday, Feb. 20, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Taylor Rehmet just flipped TX-District 9 in a historic special election, defeating Republican Leigh Wambsganss in a seat that had been held by the GOP for decades. President Trump carried the district by 17 points in 2024 and Rehmet will share insights on grassroots campaigning, engaging voters across party lines, and what this remarkable win could mean for the future of Texas politics.
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Scheduled
Date and time: Feb. 23, 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Join us for a conversation with Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent and author of "The Game Changer: How Harry Reid Remade the Rules and Showed Democrats How to Fight". Ralston will offer behind-the-scenes insights into modern political power, media, and strategy, drawing on his deep experience covering Nevada and national politics.
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Scheduled
Date and time: Feb. 24, noon to 1 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Join us for Crime and Punishment, a moderated conversation with José Garza, Travis County District Attorney. Garza will discuss the politics and pressing issues shaping criminal justice today, offering insight into how this moment is redefining public safety and accountability in Central Texas.
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Scheduled
Date and time: March 2, 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Join us for an engaging discussion on Senator Eckhardt's candidacy, why she’s running, and her vision for the state’s chief financial office. With Texas projected to have a substantial surplus in 2026, Eckhardt will reflect on the key fiscal and political issues Texans need to watch this year.
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Scheduled
Date and time: March 5, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Join us for a timely conversation with Evan Smith and Karl Rove, who will break down the results of a high-stakes primary election—especially in Texas’s hotly contested races—and explore what the outcomes mean for the road ahead and the future of American politics.
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Scheduled
Date and time: March 9, 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Join us for a special conversation with Evan Smith and Chris Bosh, NBA Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist. Bosh will reflect on his storied basketball career and the leadership lessons he learned on and off the court, before offering thoughtful commentary on the current state of democracy and the political moment we are living in today.
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Scheduled
Date and time: March 10, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Drawing on decades of leadership at the highest levels of government and international diplomacy, Ambassador Hutchison will reflect on the politics and issues shaping the current moment, the evolving role of NATO and global alliances, and the challenges facing public leadership today.
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Scheduled
Date and time: March 23, 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
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.
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Scheduled
Date and time: March 30, 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Join us to discuss the issues shaping Tarrant County — from local infrastructure and community services to the political climate influencing our cities. Commissioner Krause, a former Texas state representative now focused on enhancing quality of life for county residents, will share his perspective on community priorities and the current state of affairs in Texas today.
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: April 6, 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Join us for an engaging conversation with U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas and former Texas Supreme Court Justice, Xavier Rodriguez. Drawing on his experience in criminal justice and in handling complex federal litigation, Judge Rodriguez will discuss the role of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law and in maintaining the civic fabric of our democracy.