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About the Role

This internship offers hands-on experience in the state legislative process, providing exposure to public policy, state government, and advocacy while building professional skills. The intern will support legislative initiatives advancing Texas agricultural producers and rural communities, gaining valuable insights into the legislative process and the impact of membership organizations.

Responsibilities

• Research high-profile legislative and policy issues shaping the future of Texas agriculture.
• Track legislation and monitor committee hearings, legislative meetings, and policy developments at the Texas Capitol.
• Create briefing materials, presentations, and advocacy resources for engaging legislators, stakeholders, and agricultural leaders.
• Write bill summaries, policy briefs, and legislative communications, including content for Texas Farm Bureau's weekly Austin Newsletter.
• Utilize legislative tracking tools and databases to provide real-time updates and support strategic advocacy efforts.
• Support the Texas Agriculture Council (TAC) by coordinating and preparing materials for weekly meetings, managing logistics, and scheduling guest speakers.
• Maintain TAC legislative bill tracking reports and assist with the implementation of TAC action items.
• Prepare materials for weekly TAC meetings and special events, promoting agricultural issues and priorities among legislators and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Availability to be in Austin, Texas during the duration of the regular session of the 90th Texas Legislature (January 12, 2027-June 4, 2027).
• Practical knowledge of production agriculture and rural issues.
• Current undergraduate student or recent graduate.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn and extend skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in public policy issues, including but not limited to agriculture, property rights, environmental regulations, water policy, preferred.

Skills

• Legislative research
• Policy analysis
• Communication
• Organization
• Public policy
• Advocacy

Location

• Austin, Texas

Work Type

• Internship
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Student
• Recent Graduate

Education Level

• Undergraduate Student
• Recent Graduate

About the Company

• Texas Farm Bureau is a membership organization committed to successfully advancing the public policy interests of farmers and ranchers.
• The Voice of Texas Agriculture.

Equal Opportunity

• Texas Farm Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).