Texas politician Beto O'Rourke stopped by the LBJ School today to discuss shaping the future of democracy in Texas with @EvanASmith and chatted with students afterward.🤘

Yesterday, The Patman Center welcomed Beto O'Rourke to The LBJ School for part two of our speaker event centered around the future of democracy. Beto spoke with Evan Smith about the 2024 election, voter registration and the future of the Texas Democratic Party.

Today we wrapped up our Renewing Democracy speaker series with The LBJ School alums Theresa M Gage, former VP of ERCOT, and Savin Ven Johnson, former task force leader FEMA. They spoke about their experiences navigating disasters, like a pandemic and Winter Storm Uri.

Don’t miss out on our last spring semester event! Next Monday, Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith’s class will feature Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath. He will speak to LBJ students about the future of education in Texas. Register now! patman.lbj.utexas.edu/events/convers…

Ignite your potential at The Texas Tribune Festival, Texas’ breakout politics and policy event, happening Sept. 5-7 in downtown Austin. Discounted tickets are available for students, faculty and staff! Get tickets: trib.it/lL19Y8 #TribFest24

The Patman Center speaker series are back! RSVP now to hear from speakers like Sherri Greenberg , Mayor Kirk Watson, and Larry D. Gonzales. Check our website to find our September events schedule and registration information. We look forward to seeing you there! patman.lbj.utexas.edu/patman-events

Mark your calendars...Mayor Kirk Watson is coming to The LBJ School on Monday, Aug. 26! He will be speaking with Evan Smith about his upcoming reelection bid. Spots are limited, so don't miss out! RSVP today. bit.ly/Kirk-watson-au…

The Patman Center speaker series are back! RSVP now to hear from speakers like Sherri Greenberg , Mayor Kirk Watson, and @larrygonzales52. Check our website to find our September events schedule and registration information. We look forward to seeing you there! patman.lbj.utexas.edu/patman-events

Thrilled to have Austin Mayor Mayor Kirk Watson join us on the first day of class at the LBJ School to kick off The Patman Center speaker series!

Thanks for stopping by Mayor Kirk Watson! Miss out on this event? Check our website for a full schedule of upcoming events and registration information. patman.lbj.utexas.edu/patman-events

Join us on Sep. 3 for an exciting event about winning elections! Speakers are Sam Robles (D), former campaign manager for Roland Gutierrez for Senate, and Rob Johnson (R), former campaign manager for Rick Perry and Dade Phelan. RSVP today! bit.ly/rsvp-renewing-…

We kicked off our Renewing Democracy Speaker Series today! Special guests Sherri Greenberg and Larry D. Gonzales spoke about their experiences as candidates. Miss out on this event? Check out our other upcoming September events below! patman.lbj.utexas.edu/patman-events

Mark your calendars! On Sep. 5, Ali Velshi is joining us for our new Betty Anderson speaker series. Mr. Velshi will be speaking with Dr. Peniel E. Joseph 🇭🇹🇺🇸 about his new book, "Small Acts of Courage". This event is co-sponsored by Center for the Study of Race and Democracy. RSVP here! bit.ly/rsvp-betty-and…

Austin: I’ll join ThePatmanCenter on the 5th of September for a conversation with Dr. Peniel E. Joseph 🇭🇹🇺🇸 about my book “Small Acts of Courage” and the importance of democracy and civic engagement. RSVP here, hope to see you there: patman.lbj.utexas.edu/events/betty-a…

I visited with many wonderful alumni and staff from the LBJ school at the Colorado State game this weekend. Foremost among them is Prof Emily Bhandari who directs our new Patman Center for Civic and Political Leadership. The LBJ School LBJ School Alumni

Interested in elections? Don't miss our upcoming event with former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove and The LBJ School professor of practice Evan Smith all about the 2024 election. RSVP today! bit.ly/rsvp-lbj-conve…

Yesterday, campaign managers Rob Johnson (R) and Sam Robles (D) spoke to students and other attendees about the ins and outs of campaign management. Miss out on this event? Check out our others here. patman.lbj.utexas.edu/patman-events

On September 9, we have not one, but TWO events! At 4:00 pm, State Senator Sarah Eckhardt (D-Austin) is coming to The Patman Center to speak with Evan Smith about her reelection campaign. Don’t wait, register now! patman.lbj.utexas.edu/events/lbj-con…

Learn all about the power of information and opposition research next Tuesday! Speakers include Joe Pounder, former research director for the RNC, and Ryan Micik, chair of the Oakland Public Ethics Commission. RSVP today. bit.ly/rsvp-renewing-…

Ever wonder what it's like to manage a Senate campaign? Next Thursday, John Drogin, the former campaign manager for Ted Cruz, joins us to talk about running and winning a U.S. Senate race. Registration is required, so don’t forget to RSVP! bit.ly/rsvp-patman-ev…