Legislative Intern

Texas Farm Bureau • Austin, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Farm Bureau is seeking a Legislative Intern to work in their State Legislative Office in Austin, Texas, during the 2027 Regular Session of the Texas Legislature. This role involves close collaboration with the Government Affairs team to support legislative initiatives benefiting Texas agricultural producers and rural communities. The intern will gain valuable experience in the legislative process and understand the impact of membership organizations. Additionally, the intern will assist the Texas Agriculture Council (TAC), a network of agricultural advocacy organizations, throughout the legislative session. This assistance includes coordinating and preparing materials for weekly meetings, managing logistics, and scheduling guest speakers such as legislators, legislative staff, stakeholders, and industry professionals. The position offers hands-on experience in public policy, state government, and advocacy, fostering professional skill development and networking opportunities within the legislative and agricultural advocacy communities.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in public policy issues, including but not limited to agriculture, property rights, environmental regulations, water policy.

Responsibilities

• Researching high-profile legislative and policy issues shaping the future of Texas agriculture.
• Tracking legislation and monitoring committee hearings, legislative meetings, and policy developments at the Texas Capitol.
• Creating briefing materials, presentations, and advocacy resources used to engage legislators, stakeholders, and agricultural leaders.
• Writing bill summaries, policy briefs, and legislative communications, including content for Texas Farm Bureau's weekly Austin Newsletter.
• Utilizing legislative tracking tools and databases to provide real-time updates and support strategic advocacy efforts.
• Providing support to the Texas Agriculture Council (TAC) by coordinating and preparing materials for weekly meetings, managing logistics, and scheduling guest speakers.
• Maintaining TAC legislative bill tracking reports and assisting with the implementation of TAC action items.
• Preparing materials for weekly TAC meetings and special events, promoting agricultural issues and priorities among legislators and staff.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed