A Message from the President

Dear Texas Leaders,
In 1980, a group of business, academic, and civic trailblazers gathered at the Bent Tree Country Club in Dallas with a shared concern: Texas needed a place where leaders could come together across industries, ideologies, and regions to confront the challenges shaping our state’s future.
Investiture
 Texas Lyceum Appoints JR Treviño as 2026 President; Announces “Texas Forward: Powered by the Texas Lyceum” Theme: Statewide leadership organization also welcomes 15 Directors at the State Capitol

''Bridging Borders and Harvesting Opportunities: Food Systems & Economic Impact"- February 19 - 21 | Laredo, Texas
Let’s Meet in Laredo! Join us for our first 2026 Texas Lyceum Quarterly Meeting, "Bridging Borders and Harvesting Opportunities: Food Systems & Economic Impact," a unique gathering set against the vibrant backdrop of Laredo, Texas, and its sister city, Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. Laredo's strategic location as a major trade hub enhances its appeal for our conference focused on food systems, as Laredo is the number one port in the United States, specifically the busiest inland port for international trade. Therefore, it is a key point of entry for goods into the United States, making it a significant player in the food industry.
The Texas Lyceum Poll: Texans Want a Shift in Political Discourse, Preservation of Strong Culture, Express Uncertainty About Immigration’s Impact
New poll reveals Texans blame elected officials for divisions among Americans, are embracing Texas culture in overwhelming numbers, but are uncertain about the impact of immigration and mass deportations on the Texas economy.
|