Capitol Days 2019
Hands-on Learning Experience
Visit the Texas House search page.
- Bring your family and learn about the legislative process.
- Receive training from experienced professionals.
- Learn about Texas government in a fun way.
- Defend your freedom to homeschool and raise your child.
- Meet actual Texas representatives and staff.
- Help pass a real law.
2019 Capitol Days Dates:
- February 4th, 2019
- March 5th, 2019
- April 3rd, 2019
Testimonials
“It was an amazing and informative day!!! Great speakers and guests!!! It was a hands-on experience that was engaging and empowering!!!”
“Thank you so much for this opportunity. I hoped it would be a good learning experience for my son, but ended up being a great learning experience for both of us. We both learned so much about the exhaustive process to get a bill passed into law.”
“This has become a favorite event and we hope to never miss [it]. As a mom/teacher, I learn as much as my children!”
About THSC Capitol Days
THSC Capitol Days is the ultimate hands-on experience in state government and a valuable tool for lobbying the Texas legislature on current issues of importance. Students and families meet in Austin for activities and training in the legislative process. In the morning session, attendees learn about current pending legislation important to Texas homeschoolers. After lunch attendees will reconvene, divide into teams and spend the afternoon at the Texas State Capitol delivering provided packets and lobbying the homeschool position to legislators and their staff.
Capitol Days Agenda
Field Trip Schedule
8:15 | Doors Open |
9:00 | Opening Session |
10:15 | Break |
10:30 | Morning Session |
12 Noon | Lunch Break |
1:00 | Meet with Legislators |
3:30 | Debriefing |
4:00 | Closing Prayer |
Enrich Your Capitol Days Experience!
Produced by THSC specifically for Texas homeschoolers, this helpful, 80-page unit study helps to fulfill the requirement of “good citizenship.” Using this study, elementary- through high school-age students will gain a more complete understanding of government and the Texas legislature through the activities, projects and reading assignments. This study comes complete with a digital student booklet and also with the answer key (in a digital PDF format).**
Please note that the “Lone Star Study” is a popular addition to the Capitol Days experience. However, it is not a requirement for participation in Capitol Days.
Perfect for those looking to understand the state governmental process, this study takes students of all ages through the three branches of government and the law-making process. Students will write their senators and representatives, and high school-age students will research a piece of legislation. Take advantage of this hands-on enrichment for your homeschool!
**THSC members have access to the “Lone Star Study” as part of member benefits available by logging into the member portal.
Hotel Block Discounts
We’ve arranged for some hotel rooms to be held for us at discounted prices. Follow the links below to make your own reservations.
Austin, TX 78752
(Prices are the same for Feb, Mar, & Apr)
- Feb: 1/25/19
- Mar: 2/25/19
- Apr: 3/21/19
Austin, TX 78735
- Feb: 1/19/19
- Mar: 2/17/19
- Apr: 3/21/19
Austin, TX 78744
- Feb: 1/6/19
- Mar: 2/4/19
- Apr: 3/5/19
Frequently Asked Questions
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