ABOUT POLICY SUMMIT

OVERVIEW

The Texas Business Leadership Council’s annual Policy Summit is our foremost public-facing event, held at the beginning of each year. It brings together legislators, government staff, partner organizations, stakeholders, and the broader public to engage on policy issues critical to Texas’s long-term economic health. Through a series of panels and discussions featuring elected, appointed, and public officials alongside industry and policy leaders, the event fosters collaboration and informed dialogue. Additionally, every other year, we present the Woody L. Hunt Legislative Leadership Award to two legislators who have made a significant contribution to Texas public policy. Current conversations focus on higher and public education, federal issues impacting the economy, and water infrastructure. Past programs addressed topics such as free trade, immigration, and cybersecurity.

PAST POLICY SUMMITS

WOODY L. HUNT LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

2020
Sen. Larry Taylor and Rep. Dan Huberty

2022
Sen. Brandon Creighton and Rep. Tan Parker

2024
Rep. Brad Buckley and Rep. Gary VanDeaver, Ed.D.

RECAPS

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

SPEAKERS

Texas Land Commissioner
Dawn Buckingham, M.D.

Commissioner of Higher Education Wynn Rosser, Ph.D.

Commissioner of Education
Mike Morath

Texas Secretary of State
Jane Nelson

Acting Texas Comptroller
Kelly Hancock

Lieutenant Governor
Dan Patrick

This event is presented by the Texas Business Leadership Council in partnership with the Foundation for a Globally Competitive Texas.