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
Legendary Actor Dennis Quaid Joins Lt. Governor Dan Patrick at LSLS2026 Kickoff Breakfast
Capitol Conversations at LSL S2026

Participating Legislators & Speakers

LSLS2026 Kickoff Breakfast

Panel Discussions
Rooted in Education. Rising in Workforce.

LSLS 2026 Agenda

Revised : March 25, 2026
Subject to Change

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

7:30 to 9:00 pm, Thursday, April 9, 2026
Nelson Rusche Distinguished Lecture Series with Dennis Quaid

Grand Ballroom, Baker Pattillo Student Center

Moderated by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick

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

Time	Agenda Item	Details
Location		Stephen F. Austin State University Baker Pattillo Student Center, 222 Vista Dr., Nacogdoches, TX 75962
7:00am	Check-in Opens
7:30am	Kickoff Breakfast	Twilight Ballroom
7:50am	LSLS Kick Off Breakfast Program Begins
8:10am	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 – 9:00am	Break / Transition	Program moves to SFA Theatre
9:00 – 9:50am	Session One: Media Madness. Lone Star Lens: Texas Politics Unfiltered. Panelists: Brad Johnson and Jonathan Richie, Texas Bullpen; Scott Braddock, Quorum Report;Jess Huff, Texas Tribune. Moderator: Les Linebarger, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Nacogdoches ISD Sponsor: Texas Electric Cooperative
9:50 – 10:00am	Break
10:00 – 10:50am	Session Two: Rooted in Education. Rising in Workforce. Panelists: State Representatives Brad Buckley; Stan Lambert; Joanne Shofner; Gary VanDeaver. Moderator: Tiane Dietz, Board, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas. Sponsor: Raise Your Hand Texas
10:50 – 11:00am	Break
11:00 – 11:50am	Session Three: 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.
11:50am – 12:00pm	Break / Transition	Move to Grand Ballroom
12:15pm	Luncheon Begins
12:30pm	Lone Star Legislative Luncheon Speakers: US Congressman Pete Sessions; US Congressman Nathaniel Moran Moderator: David Alders Sponsor: Chevron	Grand Ballroom
1:30pm	LSLS 2026 Concludes