Breakfasts

Each of the six topic tracks, plus the unofficial legislative preview track, will feature an exclusive Sunday morning breakfast with a limited number of seats. These events are not included in the general admission price and cost an additional $50. You can purchase your ticket when you register for the Festival.

LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW BREAKFAST

Joe Straus, Texas House Speaker, moderated by Evan Smith, CEO and editor-in-chief

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT BREAKFAST

John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas State Climatologist, introduced by Kate Galbraith, reporter for The Texas Tribune

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BREAKFAST

Lois Kolkhorst, State Rep., R-Brenham, introduced by Emily Ramshaw, editor of The Texas Tribune

LAW & ORDER BREAKFAST

Tryon Lewis, State Rep., R-Odessa, introduced by Brandi Grissom, managing editor of The Texas Tribune

PUBLIC & HIGHER EDUCATION BREAKFAST

Michael J. Sorrell, President, Paul Quinn College; introduced by Reeve Hamilton, reporter for The Texas Tribune

RACE & IMMIGRATION BREAKFAST 

Beto O'Rourke, Candidate for Congress, introduced by Julián Aguilar, reporter for The Texas Tribune.

TRADE & TRANSPORTATION BREAKFAST

Steve Murdock, Former Director of the U.S. Census Bureau, introduced by Ross Ramsey, executive editor of The Texas Tribune