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Texas Farm Bureau Insurance

Legislative Intern

Austin, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

The intern will work in the Texas Farm Bureau State Legislative Office (located in Austin, Texas) during the 2027 Regular Session of the Texas Legislature. In this role, they will work closely with ...

Utaustin

Shera Eichler Legislative Internship

Austin, TX · On-site

$4.4K/wk

Shera Eichler Legislative Internship ---- Hiring Department: Governmental Affairs and Initiatives ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 15 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ...

Texas A&M University

Assistant Vice Chancellor

Austin, TX · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

This position serves as the system legislative liaison for assigned south Texas institutions in the Texas A&M System. This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Government Relations and will ...

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Tamus

Assistant Vice Chancellor

Austin, TX · On-site

This position serves as the system legislative liaison for assigned south Texas institutions in the Texas A&M System. This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Government Relations and will ...

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How much do legislative jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for legislative in Austin, TX is $63,604.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,600.00 and $70,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a legislative professional do?

A legislative professional is responsible for supporting the development, analysis, and passage of laws within a government body. Their duties often include researching policies, drafting bills, monitoring legislative activity, and advising lawmakers on legal and procedural matters. They may work for legislative committees, individual legislators, or government agencies and are essential in ensuring that proposed laws are well-informed and effectively communicated. Legislative professionals also help facilitate communication between stakeholders, policymakers, and the public.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a legislative role?

To succeed in a legislative position, you need a solid understanding of government processes, policy analysis, legal research, and often a degree in political science, law, or public administration. Familiarity with legislative management systems, bill tracking software, and data analysis tools is commonly required. Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills help you effectively collaborate with stakeholders and advocate for legislative priorities. These competencies are crucial for drafting effective legislation, influencing policy outcomes, and meeting the needs of constituents.

How does a legislative professional typically collaborate with other government departments or external stakeholders?

Legislative professionals regularly work in coordination with various government agencies, legal advisors, and advocacy groups to draft, analyze, and advance legislation. Collaboration often involves attending meetings, providing policy analysis, and facilitating communication between lawmakers and external stakeholders such as constituents or industry representatives. Effective teamwork and clear communication are essential, as legislative professionals must balance diverse interests and ensure that proposed bills are thoroughly vetted and aligned with broader policy objectives.

What are the most commonly searched types of Legislative jobs in Austin, TX?

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Infographic showing various Legislative job openings in Austin, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 75% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,604 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

GLO - Govrnmnt Relations Spclst I (Legislative Content Aide)

CAPPS

Austin, TX • On-site

$5.4K - $7.5K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct research, analyze policies, monitor, and track legislation to communicate relevant information to agency management.

  • Coordinate and develop legislative communications and visual content by creating graphics, drafting talking points, and preparing briefing materials for hearings and meetings.

  • Monitor and analyze legislative activity to prepare timely updates, visual summaries, and digital reports for internal leadership and external audiences.

Job description

Job Description
The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Government Relations Specialist (Legislative Content Aide) within the Governmental Relations Department of the agency.
Performs complex (journeylevel) legislative and consultative work, serving as a liaison between a state agency and governmental and legislative entities. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may routinely assist others in performing work of greater complexity.
Our Mission:
The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.
What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be:
Legislative Content Aide
  • Conduct research, analyze policies, monitor, and track legislation to communicate relevant information to agency management.
  • Coordinate and develop legislative communications and visual content by creating graphics, drafting talking points, and preparing briefing materials for hearings and meetings, ensuring legislative priorities and agency initiatives are communicated effectively.
  • Monitor and analyze legislative activity to prepare timely updates, visual summaries, and digital reports for internal leadership and external audiences.
  • Monitor standing and interim committee schedules and agendas; communicates relevant information to agency management.
  • Update the office's correspondence management system with accurate contact information for officials. Prepare briefing materials, including compiling and organizing information.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with major coursework in a field relevant to the assignment.
  • Experience working with the state legislature, the U.S. Congress, legislative staff, or research services. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in legislative or government communications.
  • Proficiency in digital media tools and graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) for creating visual content aligned with legislative priorities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legislative information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.

Physical Requirements:
This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.
Compensation and Benefits:
  • Free Parking
  • Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
  • Medical Insurance State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible fulltime employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible parttime employees¿ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
  • Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year Annual leave increases with length of service.
  • Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.

Veterans:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser:
Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category Information and Communication
How to Apply:
  • To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Site .
  • You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Site. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Site.
  • Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and a summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
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A statewide software solution developed by the Texas Department of Information Resources, CAPPS consolidates financial management, HR, and payroll operations for state agencies. Designed as a unified enterprise resource system, CAPPS replaced legacy tools in the early 2000s with a scalable, integrated platform tailored to agencies of varied size and complexity.

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Austin, TX, US

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