Lone Star Legislative Summit 2026 presented by Citizens 1st Bank

Lone Star Legislative Summit 2026    April 9 - 10, 2026 in Nacogdoches, Texas  
Presented by Citizens 1st Bank
A program of Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce - beginning in 2006, The Chamber has held this biennial event when state legislature is not in session, bringing lawmakers to East Texas to discuss policy and issues that impact the businesses and people who live and work in this region.

News and Updates
LSLS2026 Panel Discussions Bring Bold Conversations. Big Ideas.
Legendary Actor Dennis Quaid Joins Lt. Governor Dan Patrick at LSLS2026 Kickoff Breakfast
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LSLS 2026 Agenda

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Location:
Stephen F. Austin State University Baker Pattillo Student Center
222 Vista Dr., Nacogdoches, TX  75962

Purchase Thursday night to Dennis Quaid - Distinguished Lecture Series HERE. 
Tickets are NOT available through the Chamber.
               
Friday, April 10, 2026
Location:                 
Stephen F. Austin State University Baker Pattillo Student Center
222 Vista Dr., Nacogdoches, TX  75962

7 a.m. Check In Opens
7:30 a.m. LSLS Kickoff Breakfast in Twilight Ballroom
7:50 a.m. Kickoff Breakfast Begins
8:10 a.m. Breakfast Panel Discussion
    Lt. Governor Dan Patrick; actor Dennis Quaid.
    Moderated by State Senator Mayes Middleton.
    Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
    
8:45 a.m. Break - Move to Student Center Theater.

9:00 a.m. Panel Discussion 1 in student center theater 
Media Madness. Lone Star Lens: Texas Politics Unfiltered.
  Panelists: Brad Johnson and Jonathan Richie, Texas Bullpen; Jess Huff, Texas Tribune.
  Moderator: Les Linebarger, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Nacogdoches ISD
  Sponsor: Texas Electric Cooperatives

10:00 a.m. Panel Discussion 2 in student center theater. 
Rooted in Education. Rising in Workforce.
  Panelists: State Representatives Brad Buckley; Stan Lambert; Joanne Shofner; Gary VanDeaver.
  Moderator: Tyane Dietz, Board, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas.
  Sponsor: Raise Your Hand Texas

11:00 a.m. Panel Discussion 3 in student center theater.
The Next Drop: Planning for Texas' Water Future.
Panelists: State Senator Robert Nichols; State Representatives Daniel Alders; Trent Ashby; Jeff Barry; David Cook.
Moderator: Ashley Morgan, Director, Texas Water Development Board.
Sponsors: Angelina Neches River Authority; Lower Neches Valley Authority; Sabine River Authority; Trinity River Authority. 

11:50 a.m. Break. Move to Grand Ballroom.

12:00 p.m. Lone Star Legislative Luncheon in Grand Ballroom.
Speakers: US Congressman Pete Sessions; US Congressman Nathaniel Moran
Moderator: David Alders
Sponsor: Chevron

LSLS2026 Concludes