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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
Workshop Dates
October 27–28, 2026
Event Hotel
Hyatt Centric Congress Austin
Location
Austin, Texas
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
Morning: Setting the Stage & Featured Speaker
10:00 AM
Registration & Networking
Light refreshments, schedules, advocacy toolkits and name badges
10:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
TEXPERS Leadership
10:45 AM
Featured Speaker
Joe Gagen
Understanding the Legislative Audience
12:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Connect with peers & discuss insights.
Afternoon: Skill Building
1:00 PM
General Sessions Continued
2:00 PM
Network Break
Refreshments & peer discussions
2:15 PM
General Sessions Continued
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.
Reception Sponsor
Dimensional
Day 2
Wednesday, October 28
Morning: Strategic Advocacy
8:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
Light breakfast & informal discussions
8:30 AM
General Sessions
10:30 AM
Workshop Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
Summary of key insights & takeaways. Participants pledge to ongoing advocacy efforts.
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
Non-Member Trustees
Non-member trustees are also welcome to attend. Registration is $195 per attendee. Please contact TEXPERS to register.
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.
Presenting Partner
Workshop Partner
Leadership Partner
Campion Research Associates
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Building strong pensions. Strengthening communities.
Together.

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