The Bluebonnet Blog

After a life changing week of learning, legislating, and sisterhood, the time has come for the Citizens to leave the 51st state. They gathered once more as Kylee Griffin of City F addressed her citizens for the first time as Governor. "Girls State has given me the opportunity to impact the people around me. I started the week just wanting to have fun but when I really got into it, I realized what I was fighting for and who I was fighting for: all of you!" - Kylee Gri

This morning, for the final time of the 82nd session, House and Senate convened. The Presiding Officers of each chamber special ordered bills on second reading and the Representatives and Senators debates ranged from proposed guardrails on AI usage to changing state minimum wage. "This program has continued to shaped strong female leaders for our state, and now you are all a part of that." Mayor Gina Ortiz-Jones, a former Girls State citizen, joined us to deliver an inspiring

Thursday kicked off with bill submissions and debate in the House and Senate. After House and Senate, the entire 51st state convened to listen to speeches from the Federal and National party nominees for state positions. Each nominee brought experience, zeal, and delivered eloquent addresses to their fellow citizens. Later in the afternoon during Whistle Stop, citizens had the chance to pose questions to the nominees for Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor, and Governor bef

Our morning began bright and early with the entire 51st state coming together to form Big Tex, our first photo together as a state. Citizens then kicked off their mornings by taking charge in their city council meetings, crafting specific ordinances tailored to each city's unique needs. County and State offices saw spirited campaigns, with both parties showcasing their enthusiasm following Tuesday's thrilling Party Day festivities. The House and Senate convened, and many citi