Session topics and times are subject to change without notice.
Friday, March 21
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| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet |
| 8:30–9:00 a.m. | Good Governance Gets the Work Done Former Texas State Senator Kel Seliger has always taken a principled approach to governance. His long career in elected office, including nearly a decade as mayor of Amarillo and 17 years in the Texas Senate, exemplifies the Texas spirit of community and public service. In the legislature, Seliger was known as an advocate for local officials making decisions that impact their communities. In this inspiring keynote, Seliger will share his approach to governance and leadership – one that involves prioritizing integrity, cultivating trust, and collaborating to solve the tough issues. Kel Seliger, Former Texas State Senator and TML Legislative Hall of Honor Inductee |
| 9:10–10:00 a.m. | The History of State and Local Relations in Texas Jeremi Suri, Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs, University of Texas at Austin |
| 10:10–11:30 a.m. | 2025 Legislative Update Whether you’re an experienced city advocate or new to legislative activities, keeping track of bills that affect your city is critical. In this informative session, TML staff will provide an update on the city-related issues that are shaping up to be priorities in the 89th legislative session, and how you can effectively serve your community through grassroots involvement.Bennett Sandlin, Executive Director; Bill Longley, General Counsel; Monty Wynn, Director, Grassroots and Legislative Services; JJ Rocha, Grassroots and Legislative Services Manager; and Michael Martin, Legislative Counsel, Texas Municipal League |