3rd Annual Latino Policy Research Symposium

The 3rd Annual Latino Policy Research Symposium will take place at the LBJ School of Public Affairs on September 26, 2025. Titled, Desde la raíz - Building Generational Well-Being, this free and open-to-the-public annual event brings together thought leaders, researchers, policymakers, and advocates to explore strategies that drive equitable progress for Latino communities nationwide.

The 3rd Annual Latino Policy Research Symposium will feature keynote speakers, engaging angels, and networking opportunities. This year’s event will focus on building generational well-being and address critical topics such as housing and education equity.

Join us Friday, September 26 from 8am to 5pm.

Info: Lunch will be limited to the first 100 RSVPs. Please be sure to select the "Lunch Ticket" add-on.

Info: Texas is experiencing rapid population growth and escalating housing pressures, with state and local policies playing a critical role in shaping access to affordable, stable housing. For Latino communities, these policies have deep implications for household stability, economic mobility, and long-term wealth-building. As housing costs rise and development patterns shift, this panel will explore which policies - such as zoning regulations, tax incentives, and affordable housing initiatives - are shaping Latino access to housing and economic opportunity. Panelists will discuss current efforts, challenges, and innovations at the state and local level that are influencing housing equity for Latino communities across Texas.

Info: Recent efforts to repeal the 2001 Texas Dream Act and restrict in-state tuition for undocumented students signal a growing threat to educational access for Latino communities. As state-level policies increasingly reflect anti-immigrant sentiment, both undocumented and documented Latino students may face greater barriers to opportunity, surveillance, and discrimination. This panel will examine the implications of these policy shifts on higher education access and long-term socioeconomic mobility. Panelists will discuss the current legal and political landscape, as well as potential policy solutions to protect and expand educational opportunities for Latino students in Texas and beyond.