About this Event
Get Ready for the 2026 State Civics Bee in Austin!
The 2026 National Civics Bee® 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
Honorable Don Willett
Stacy Hock
EMCEE:
Richard Albert
SPEAKERS:
Justin Dyer
Evan Young
Marc Rodriguez
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Robert B. Rowling Hall, 300 West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Austin, United States
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