Legislative Internship at Texas Capitol
Overview
The Shera Eichler Legislative Internship offers a hands-on experience supporting office operations and policy research at the Texas State Capitol. Interns will work 10–15 hours weekly during the 2027 legislative session. This role provides insight into governmental affairs and initiative processes. It differs by allowing selection of host legislators from a pre-approved list.
What You'll Do5
- 1Work in a legislative office for the legislative session January 12 2027 – May 31 2027
- 2Provide support to office staff
- 3Conduct policy research
- 4Correspond with legislative staff to advance the agenda of their elected official
- 5Track hours bi-weekly with the Office of Governmental Affairs and Initiatives
Requirements5
- 1Current undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin
- 2Experience working in a professional environment
- 3Basic computer skills: Word Excel PowerPoint
- 4Punctual reliable responsible detail-oriented
- 5Ability to attend to scheduled duties
Salary Insight
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