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Texas A&M UniversityLegislative Relations
Presented by:
Logan Nichols Alex Dover
Kate Putman Marshall Bowen
COSGA 2010 Workshop
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Mission Statement
The Legislative Relations Commission exists to effectively communicate the
needs of Texas A&M University students to elected officials and policymakers on every governmental level. Through an
emphasis on personal, professional, and team development, LR is committed to
serving students with integrity and excellence
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Lobbying Basics
• Set Your Agenda– Identify 3-5 key issues– Identify your resources (Administration,
Alumni, on-campus Student Groups)– Work with your Student Senate to get
feedback– Do’s and Don’ts
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Research
• Research Briefs– Putting together briefs– Components of a good research packet– What to do during an off year– Examples on www.lr.tamu.edu
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Research Briefs
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Lobbying Basics
• Preparation Before Meetings– Talking Points– Schedule Meetings
• Identify key members and committees
– Gather Member Bios– Student Lobbying Profiles
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Lobbying Basics
• Student Lobbying Teams– 2-3 Members per meeting– Delegate talking points– Be Flexible!– Thank you notes and follow-up contact and
information
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Lobbying Basics
• Testifying at Hearings– Arranging hearings– What to say and how to say it– 1-2 students testify – Other students may be present and can
show support by filling out testimony cards
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Lobbying Basics
• Build Coalitions Between Schools– Texas Student Association– Orange and Maroon Legislative Day– Texas Summit on Higher Education– Issue Based Coalitions
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• Engaging the Student Body– Bring staffers and legislators to campus– Online legislative tracking systems– Lobbying workshops– Student issues forums– Hosting candidate meet and greets
What works for you?
Lobbying Basics
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Communication
• How to Use the Media– Newsletters– Editorial Opinions– Letters to Editors– Maintain relationship with student
newspaper– Update website regularly
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TAMU LR Website
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2010 Summit on Higher Education
• April 9-10, 2010
• Designed to be an opportunity for student leaders and professionals to come together and foster thought and action with issues in the upcoming Legislative Session.