Young Conservatives of Texas is excited to announce its 2021 State Convention. This year's convention will be in Austin, TX featuring dozens of influential thinkers, activists, politicians, and alumni who will offer their perspectives on the issues facing our country, state, communities, and campuses.

Please join us as we celebrate the success of the past two years.

Recent graduates who would have attended last years convention are eligible to attend the convention paying the student ticket price

Reminder 4/19 is the last day to redeem tickets. Please contact Manfred Wendt if you need assistance

SCHEDULE

Friday

3 pm-6 pm: Hotel Check-in at Hilton Austin at 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701 in downtown.

6 pm: Reception featuring Senator Ted Cruz and Steve Munisteri

6:15 pm: Senator Cruz will speak

Saturday

8:30 am - 4:15 pm: Speakers and Panels

8:30 am: Introduction by Kevin Roberts

9 am: Where is the "Real News" featuring Konni Burton, Brandon Waltens, Kyle Ziemnick, and Daniel Tenreiro.

10 am: Elected Officials Panel featuring Senator Bryan Hughes, Senator Kelly Hancock, Representative Briscoe Cain, and Representative Lacey Hull.

11 am: Break

11:15 am: Hiring in the Conservative Movement featuring Phil Reboli, Kyle Bonnell, Mike Garcia, and McKenzie Taylor.

12:15 pm: How YCT got us jobs featuring Liz Slezak, Julia Westwick, Trip Holdridge, and Isaiah Mitchell.

1 pm: Lunch Keynote featuring J. Budziszewski on Natural Law.

2 pm: Break

2:15 pm: Our Conservative Stories featuring JoAnn Fleming, Chris Putnam, Don Huffines, and Chris Fails.

3:15 pm: Lockdowns featuring Freedomworks, the Atlas Society, Heritage Foundation, Leadership Institute, and the Conservative Leadership PAC.

4:15 pm: Day program ends

6 pm: Reception

7 pm: Keynote Dinner featuring State Representative Mayes Middleton and Congressman Chip Roy

Sunday

9 am: State Board Meeting

11 am: Checkout for student ticket-holders