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
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.