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ASCE Texas Legislative Drive-In

Every other spring, we hold our ASCE Texas Legislative Drive-In program in Austin, concurrent with Texas Legislative Sessions. This program provides our members with an inside look at the public policy process through training sessions and coordinated outreach efforts.

At our inaugural 2017 event, 30 members visited over 50 senate and house offices, advocating for transportation, water, and water resources infrastructure as well as urging law makers to identify adequate funding. At our peak, the Drive-In in 2019 was attended by almost 60 civil engineers from around the state, followed by more than 45 attendees most recently in 2023 when we were back in-person at the Capitol.

Attend the next ASCE Texas Legislative Drive-In and join us for:

  • ASCE’s Government Relations & Public Relations University training
  • Briefing sessions on key legislation and ASCE’s legislative priorities
  • Meetings with your State Senator and Representative, or their staff
  • Discussions about engineering and infrastructure related issues within legislative districts
  • An opportunity to educate legislators on ASCE’s state priorities and position on key infrastructure bills
  • Tips and best practices for fostering relationships with your local elected officials
  • A chance to create relationships with your ASCE peers from across the state

We are a group of civil engineers, leaders, and infrastructure experts and by attending the ASCE Texas Legislative Drive-in, you will increase the visibility of ASCE Texas Section in the legislative realm. We hope you can join us!

Agenda

2025 ASCE Texas Legislative Drive-In

Join us Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in Austin, Texas, with a reception the evening of Tuesday, February 18.

AGENDA – Subject to change
February 19, 2025

7:30 AM – 1:30 PM (CT)

  • Breakfast
  • Educational Programming
  • Lunch

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (CT)

  • Meetings with Elected Officials

Several sponsorship opportunities available. Click the “Sponsorship” tab or contact [email protected].

Registration

REGISTRATION

Registration includes reception, breakfast, lunch, educational materials, and handouts.

Public Sector Attendee $25
Private Sector Attendee $150
Student Attendee $5

Register

 

Several sponsorship opportunities available. Click the “Sponsorship” tab or contact [email protected].

Hotel / Venue

HOTEL

Trainings will be held at the AT&T Conference Center downtown Austin. We will then walk to the Capitol Building for our Meetings with Legislators (an easy 13 min walk, 0.6 miles).

AT&T Hotel & Conference Center
1900 University Ave, Austin, TX, 78705 [Directions]
Group Discount of $259 only guaranteed through January 25 or until sold out.
Reserve a room HERE

Check-in is 3 PM  |  Checkout is Noon

The AT&T Conference Center offers complimentary WiFi access in all guestrooms and meeting rooms. From 6 AM – 11 PM, overnight guests can take advantage of room service, restaurants, and complimentary use of the on-site fitness center. 

There is substantial parking available on a first come, first serve basis. If the AT&T Conference Center parking garage is full, additional parking is available nearby at the prevailing rates and terms.

See hotel website for more information. 

Several sponsorship opportunities available. Click to the “Sponsorship” tab or contact [email protected].

Sponsorship

Sponsor the Legislative Drive-In Program

Help support the biennial Texas Legislative Drive-In educational trainings in Austin. The Drive-In provides ASCE Texas Section members an opportunity to advocate for their profession while participating in the public policy process through training sessions and coordinated outreach efforts.

Packages
(view sponsorship flyer for sponsor benefits)

  • Platinum $2,000 (3 available)
  • Gold $1,500 (5 available)
  • Silver $1,000 (10 available)
  • Bronze $500 (unlimited)

Prefer a custom sponsorship package? Contact Government Affairs Committee Chair Adam Eaton PE at [email protected].

Sponsor using a credit card by clicking “SPONSOR” button below.
Or download & return a PDF. Forms are due by 5:00 PM on February 1, 2025.

SPONSOR

Become an Advocate for Our Profession – Join the Government Affairs Committee!

The ASCE Texas Legislative Drive-In is planned by our Government Affairs Committee with support from our Vice President for Professional Affairs and Vice President Elect for Professional Affairs. If you are a Texas Section member, contact Committee Chair Adam Eaton PE, CFM, ENV SP at [email protected] to join the committee. We are always looking for another set of hands!

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Want to Stay Informed & Influence Policy?
Become an ASCE Key Contact!

Don’t forget to become a member of ASCE’s Key Contact Program by visiting http://www.asce.org/keycontacts/. ASCE Key Contacts influence the policy process at the state and federal levels by developing relationships with elected officials. By meeting and making contacts with your elected officials in several ways, you can achieve true conversations about issues important to the profession, and become a trusted advisor when bills are drafted or considered.

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