Texas 4-H Congress is a four-day mock legislative experience for 4-H members in grades 9 to 12. During this time, 4-H’ers assume the roles of legislators, lobbyists, and press corps to gain a firsthand understanding of how the legislative process works.
Bills that are written and sponsored by 4-H members focus on issues concerning Texas and Texas youth. These bills are assigned to the appropriate committee, debated in committee meetings and then on the floor of the House or Senate. If a bill is successful in negotiation and the legislative debate in all three stages, it is delivered to the Governor of Texas 4-H Congress for his or her signature or veto.
“This year we have three young men attending from Milam County—Klay Eschberger, Ryan Luckey and Robert Miller. They will be serving as House or Senate members and will be attending Texas 4-H Congress July 17-20, in Austin,” said Micah Holcombe, extension agent.
These roles are primarily for 4-H members who have never participated in Texas 4-H Congress. Members serving in the House or Senate should be prepared and able to speak about issues effecting Texas and Texas youth.
Issues the 4-H member will be speaking about may or may not be related to the subject matter of the bill they submitted. House and Senate members will be participating in a variety of professional settings such as committee meetings, chamber sessions and may be lobbied or questioned on different issues by the Lobbyist group and/or the Press Corps. Assignments are made by the State 4-H Office.
The phone number has recently changed to 254-605- 0226 if you have any 4-H questions. (This is a direct number to the extension office).
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