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2026 Legislative Workshop
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:00 AM to Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT
Category: Workshop
TEXPERS
Legislative
Advocacy Workshop
Making Your Pension’s Story Impossible to Ignore
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Workshop Dates
October 27–28, 2026
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Event Hotel
Hyatt Centric Congress Austin
TEXPERS Presents
Advocacy starts with connection.
Join pension trustees, administrators and industry leaders for a day and a half of advocacy education, meaningful conversations and connections designed to strengthen Texas public pensions and the communities they serve.
Stay With Us
Hyatt Centric
Congress Austin
721 Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78701
TEXPERS Group Room Block
Registered attendees will receive access to the TEXPERS group room block in their registration confirmation. Rooms at the group rate are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is encouraged.
Workshop Agenda
A day and a half of education & connection
Day 1
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Morning: Setting the Stage & Featured Speaker
10:00 AM
Registration & Networking
Light refreshments, schedules and name badges
10:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
TEXPERS Leadership
10:40 AM
Advocacy Toolkit Overview
TEXPERS, Allen Jones
11:00 AM
Featured Speaker: Joe Gagen
Understanding the Legislative Audience, Part I
12:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Connect with peers & discuss insights
Afternoon: Skill Building
1:00 PM
Featured Speaker: Joe Gagen
Understanding the Legislative Audience, Part II
2:15 PM
Texas Legislature 101
City of Austin, Carrie Rogers
2:45 PM
2027 Legislative Session Outlook
HillCo Partners, Eddie Solis
3:15 PM
From The Other Side Of The Desk: What Legislators & Staff Need From Advocates
Davis Kaufman PLLC, Denise Davis
4:15 PM
Day 1 Wrap-Up
Summary of Day 1; Preview of Day 2
After Hours
Evening Networking Reception
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Independent Condominiums
Informal discussions with TEXPERS Board Members and peers.
Day 2
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Morning: Strategic Advocacy
8:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
Light breakfast & informal discussions
8:30 AM
Pension Review Board Priorities & Potential Legislative Recommendations
Texas PRB, Ashley Rendon, Tamara Aronstein
9:15 AM
Telling Your Fund's Story: Putting the TEXPERS Advocacy Toolkit to Work
TEXPERS, Allen Jones
9:50 AM
Public Testimony: What Can Go Wrong & What Not To Do
HillCo, Eddie Solis; Dallas P&F Pension, Ken Haben; Butler Snow, JR Johnson
10:20 AM
Press 101: Answering Tough Questions Under Pressure
G3 Public Relations, Joe Gimenez
10:40 AM
Workshop Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
TEXPERS Leadership
Your Voice Makes an Impact
Thank you for being part of the movement that protects today and strengthens tomorrow.
We are stronger together.
Registration
Ready to join us in Austin?
October 27–28, 2026
Member Registration
Retirement System & Employee Group Members
Registration Fee: $150 per attendee
Register for the Workshop
Partner With TEXPERS
Be part of the conversation.
Connect with pension trustees, administrators, industry leaders and other professionals shaping the conversation around Texas public pensions. Sponsorships provide a meaningful opportunity to support TEXPERS' educational mission while building valuable relationships with the public pension community.
Limited sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2026 Legislative Education Workshop.
With Appreciation
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We’re proud to recognize the organizations supporting the 2026 Legislative Education Workshop.
Stay Connected
Keep the conversation going.
Follow TEXPERS for the latest news, event updates, industry insights and conversations impacting Texas public pensions.
Building strong pensions. Strengthening communities.
Together.
Contact: [email protected]
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