2026 State Civics Bee
GET READY FOR THE 2026 STATE CIVICS BEE IN AUSTIN! The 2026 National Civics Bee® [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.uschamber.com%2F%3Fqs%3D83fcc548b765936e47d28fb5f0d25f0a21ff809eb3c0e6726062a4817620b042cf26e2efcb7a8c79da80aeb61fec2d263697fb3bad25bef23bafe10d87b0d23c&data=05%7C02%7C%7C6ffcf0b7e7f44930f13608ddef9cb4dc%7C31d7e2a5bdd8414e9e97bea998ebdfe1%7C0%7C0%7C638930178575450061%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ksYKD8akL4lsLbmZ5O%2FoaZ0YdaZTNPZwRKBFhVC6mi8%3D&reserved=0] invites students in grades 6–8 to explore an issue in their community, propose a solution, and compete for recognition and prizes. The state competition will be hosted by The School of Civic Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin on June 6, 2026 at 1:00PM CT at Crum Auditorium in Robert Rowling Hall on the UT Austin’s campus (300 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78705). During the live event, contestants will answer 20 multiple-choice civics questions, and finalists will present their essay ideas to a panel of judges. PRIZES: At our Statewide competition, the 3rd place winner will receive $250, the 2nd place winner will receive $500, and the 1st place winner will receive $1,000. JUDGES: Chief Justice Scott Brister [https://justicescottbrister.com] Honorable Don Willett [https://www.fjc.gov/history/judges/willett-don-r] Stacy Hock [https://www.highered.texas.gov/about/board-commissioner/stacy-a-hock/] EMCEE: Richard Albert [https://law.utexas.edu/faculty/richard-albert/] SPEAKERS: Justin Dyer [https://civicleadership.utexas.edu/people/justin-dyer/] Evan Young [https://www.txcourts.gov/supreme/about-the-court/justices/justice-evan-a-young/] Marc Rodriguez [https://www.officesofmarcarodriguez.com/whoweare] PARTICIPATING TEXAS CHAPTERS: The top 3 finalists from each regional competition will compete at the state level. * Brownsville Chamber * Bryan/College Station Chamber * Fort Bend Chamber * Metrocrest Chamber * Odessa Chamber * Pearland Chamber * The Katy Foundation * Round Rock Chamber * Arlington Chamber Foundation Parking will be available in the garage at Rowling Hall.
