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

The citizens kicked off Party day with flag raising ceremony, followed by activities including filing for office, engaging in lively House and Senate sessions, and constructing their own political parties. The walls and hallways are quickly filling up with campaign posters for every position at TBGS and you can feel the excitement in the air. National party sponsor, Kristen Gordon, and Federal party sponsor, Sarah Lanford, were thrilled for the evening ahead. “We’re so excite

To kick off the first full day of the 82nd sessions, the Speaker of the House, Claire Noel, and the President of the Senate, Taylor Wright, announced the Floorleaders. In the house we have Anvika Jain for the National party from City C, and Simone Tze Huse from City I for the Federal Party. In the Senate, we have Claire Weng from City C from the National party, and Sania Abraham from City E for the Federal party. The citizens started their day learning about local government

Yesterday 628 young women traveled from all over Texas to the best state in the land, Texas Bluebonnet Girls State. Whether they made their way to Seguin via bus, plane, or car, they all began their weeklong journey into understanding the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of American citizenship. Throughout the week, they’ll write bills, make speeches, debate legislation, and work together with the staff to build their part of the magical experience of our mythical 51s

Every summer, Texas Girls State becomes the mythical 51st state. It's early morning wake-ups, campaign speeches, city chants, talent show rehearsals, new friendships, late-night conversations, and memories you'll still be talking about years from now. To help get everyone excited for session, our wonderfully talented Talent Staff has put together the Officially Unofficial Soundtrack of Texas Girls State, a playlist filled with songs that capture the energy, fun, and unforgett

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