Join us Oct. 8 in Dallas to hear from leaders on priorities for the 2027 legislative session

Dallas lawmakers and civic leaders preview the major issues up for debate for The Texas Legislature and what’s at stake for Dallas residents

by Texas Tribune Events Staff Sept. 11, 2026, 12:23 p.m. Central

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Join us Oct. 8 in Dallas to hear from leaders on priorities for the 2027 legislative session

by Texas Tribune Events Staff, The Texas Tribune
September 11, 2026

<h1>Join us Oct. 8 in Dallas to hear from leaders on priorities for the 2027 legislative session</h1>
<p class="byline">by Texas Tribune Events Staff, The Texas Tribune <br />September 11, 2026</p>
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<p>Whether it’s education, the state budget or affordability, Texas’ state lawmakers will have their hands full when they convene next year for the 2027 legislative session.</p>
<p>Join The Texas Tribune at <strong>11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 </strong>for a conversation with Dallas lawmakers and civic leaders on their priorities for the 2027 session and what it all means for Dallas residents.</p>
<p>The program will be moderated by Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief <strong>Matthew Watkins</strong>. </p>
<p>Confirmed speakers to be announced soon.</p>
<p><a href="https://dallas2027texaslege.splashthat.com">RSVP here.</a></p>
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Join us Oct. 8 in Dallas to hear from leaders on priorities for the 2027 legislative session

Texas Tribune Events Staff, The Texas Tribune
September 11, 2026

Whether it’s education, the state budget or affordability, Texas’ state lawmakers will have their hands full when they convene next year for the 2027 legislative session.

Join The Texas Tribune at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 for a conversation with Dallas lawmakers and civic leaders on their priorities for the 2027 session and what it all means for Dallas residents.

The program will be moderated by Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Matthew Watkins. 

Confirmed speakers to be announced soon.

RSVP here.

The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune’s journalism. Find a complete list of them here.

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Whether it’s education, the state budget or affordability, Texas’ state lawmakers will have their hands full when they convene next year for the 2027 legislative session.

Join The Texas Tribune at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 for a conversation with Dallas lawmakers and civic leaders on their priorities for the 2027 session and what it all means for Dallas residents.

The program will be moderated by Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Matthew Watkins.

Confirmed speakers to be announced soon.

RSVP here.

The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune’s journalism. Find a complete list of them here.