Join us Oct. 13 in El Paso to hear from leaders on priorities for the 2027 legislative session

El Paso lawmakers and civic leaders preview the major issues facing the 2027 Texas Legislature and what's at stake for El Paso residents.

by Texas Tribune Events Staff Sept. 18, 2026, 11:31 a.m. Central

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Join us Oct. 13 in El Paso to hear from leaders on priorities for the 2027 legislative session

by Texas Tribune Events Staff, The Texas Tribune
September 18, 2026

<h1> Join us Oct. 13 in El Paso 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 18, 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 for a conversation with El Paso lawmakers on their priorities for the 2027 session and what it all means for El Paso residents.&nbsp;</p>
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 Join us Oct. 13 in El Paso to hear from leaders on priorities for the 2027 legislative session

Texas Tribune Events Staff, The Texas Tribune
September 18, 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 for a conversation with El Paso lawmakers on their priorities for the 2027 session and what it all means for El Paso residents. 

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 for a conversation with El Paso lawmakers on their priorities for the 2027 session and what it all means for El Paso residents.

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.