Past Events

A bipartisan conversation about building coalitions and working together towards a common cause. Speakers include: Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez, President of NextGen America and Randan Steinhauser, former Director of External Affairs for the Alliance for School Choice. Lunch provided at 1:30 pm. Registration required.

Join Evan Smith, co-founder and former CEO of The Texas Tribune, for a conversation with U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, running for reelection to his 23rd Congressional District seat.

Join Evan Smith, co-founder and former CEO of The Texas Tribune, for a conversation with State Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, running for reelection to his House District 67 seat.

A training about giving oral and written legislative testimony. Speakers will include: Lyssette Galvan, Public Policy Director, National Association for Mental Illness and Bryan Mares, Government Relations Director, National Association of Social Workers-TX. Registration required.

A training on how to write effective letters to your elected officials. Speakers will include: Ben Leffler, Chief of Staff, Austin City Councilman Ryan Atler and Nirav Shah, Chief of Staff, Travis County Commissioner Ann Howard. Registration required.

Evan Smith, co-founder and former CEO of The Texas Tribune hosts a conversation with State Rep. Victoria Neave Criado, D-Dallas, running for the Democratic nomination in Senate District 16

An event welcoming Heider Garcia, Dallas County Elections Administrator, to discuss the current state of voting and voter registration in Texas and beyond. Lunch provided at 1:30 pm. Registration required.

Join Evan Smith, co-founder and former CEO of The Texas Tribune for a conversation with State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate

The Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement is excited to kick off their new Renewing Democracy Speaker Series with a bipartisan conversation focused on “Civic Leadership: Stories from the Field.” The conversation will feature former U.S. Representative Kenny Marchant (R-TX) and Texas State Senator Sarah Eckhardt (D-Austin). Lunch provided at 1:30 pm. Registration is required.

Maymester in D.C. Information Session (In-person)