Past Events

Learn how to run a disciplined, efficient campaign by building a smart budget that reflects your priorities. This session offers practical tools to help candidates and staff make the most of every dollar.

Join us for A Conversation with Congressman Greg Casar, representative for Texas’s 35th Congressional District, as he shares insights from his work in Congress and his approach to representing a diverse and rapidly changing region. Drawing on his background in community organizing and local government, Congressman Casar will discuss current policy priorities, legislative challenges, and his role as chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. In light of the ongoing redistricting battle in Texas—where a mid-decade map has been proposed that could eliminate his district and reconfigure representation amid legal threats and walkouts—this event offers a timely opportunity to explore how these political stakes are shaping democratic process and representation today. RSVP required.

Join us for A Conversation with Colin Allred, an engaging discussion on today’s most pressing political issues and the future of leadership in America. Congressman Allred, who formerly represented Texas’s 32nd District, will share insights from his journey in public service and his campaign for the U.S. Senate. RSVP required.

A conversation with Mack Brown, former head football coach at the University of Texas, moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

A conversation with U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-Austin), moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

A conversation with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

A conversation with Robert Duncan, Chief of Staff to Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows, former chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, and former state senator and state representative from Lubbock. This event will be moderated by Evan Smith, professor of practice and co-founder of The Texas Tribune. Registration is required.

A conversation with Daniel Lubetzky, founder of Builders and KIND Snacks, moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

A conversation with El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson, moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

Three of the best journalists covering the Legislature on what's happened so far and the road to Sine Die. This event is moderated by Evan Smith. Registration required.