The election season is over, and Texas legislators are just getting started. If you want to know how to be a better-informed citizen, this is a start: Join us for happy hour at the W Austin Records Room for cocktails and a conversation with staff of the Texas Legislature on how to most effectively get the ear of your representative. Hosted by the Tribune's Emily Ramshaw.

Happy hour begins at 6 p.m. and the conversation starts at 6:30 p.m. Bring your friends and your questions. Cash bar, 18+.

The Texas Tribune is the only member-supported, digital-first, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans – and engages with them – about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

This event is supported by Tito's Handmade Vodka and Southwest Airlines, the official airline of Texas Tribune Events. Special thanks to The W Austin.

Disclosure: Though donors and corporate sponsors underwrite The Texas Tribune events, they play no role in determining the content, panelists or line of questioning.