Legislative Legal Intern

Texas Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies • Austin, TX

111d • Onsite

About The Position

The Legislative Legal Intern supports the Texas Farm Bureau State Legislative Office in Austin during the 2027 Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, from January 12, 2027, through May 31, 2027. The internship offers hands-on experience with the legislative process and practical work in legal research, policy analysis, legislative drafting, and advocacy. The intern works closely with the Government Affairs team to support legislative initiatives that advance Texas agriculture and rural communities.

Requirements

• Be available in Austin, Texas, for the duration of the 90th Texas Legislature regular session (January 12, 2027–May 31, 2027).
• Be a current law student classified as a 2L or 3L.
• Have knowledge of production agriculture and rural issues.
• Have good organizational skills.
• Be willing and able to learn and extend skills.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Be able to prioritize and handle time-sensitive matters.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in public policy issues, including property rights, environmental regulations, water policy, administrative law, and agricultural law.

Responsibilities

• Research proposed legislation, regulatory matters, and emerging issues affecting agriculture.
• Review, analyze, and track legislation throughout the legislative process.
• Prepare bill summaries, policy analyses, and legislative briefing materials for Texas Farm Bureau staff and leadership.
• Draft legislative correspondence, member communications, and content for the weekly Austin Newsletter distributed to Texas Farm Bureau members.
• Attend and monitor committee hearings, legislative meetings, and other Capitol proceedings.
• Support legislative strategy by monitoring policy developments and preparing testimony, presentations, and advocacy materials.
• Draft legislative amendments, bill language, legislative memoranda, and other legislative documents, independently or with supervision from the Government Affairs team.
• Collaborate with legislators, legislative staff, stakeholders, and industry leaders on issues affecting Texas agriculture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed