October 22, 2026
Dear Post Commanders,
American Legion District 21 is pleased to announce the 2027 Texas Boys State (TXBS) Program. As you are probably aware, this program is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students in Texas. It is a participatory program where each delegate becomes a part of the operation of local, county, and state governments. Each year over 1,100 highly motivated high school juniors from throughout Texas are provided this unique opportunity to develop leadership skills in a fast-paced, energetic program unlike any other that exists in our state.
We have been notified that the application process for the 2027 TXBS program will open in late November or December, and will continue until the deadline date in May 2027, but it is imperative that you start the process now with your local high schools to ensure that their most exceptional applicants are aware of the program and apply. I also propose that, if you haven’t already, include sufficient monies in your annual budget to cover the cost to send your Boys State candidates to Austin. We believe that this will be a tremendous year for the Texas Boys State program! With your help, we are confident that we will be sending even more delegates to Austin from District 21 in 2027 than ever before.
The specific dates for the 2027 Texas Boys State have not been released as yet, but as more information becomes available, we’ll forward it on to you as expeditiously as possible. Be sure to check out the webpage at www.texasboysstate.com regularly for even more information regarding the Texas Boys State program and the application process. If you have any additional questions or comments regarding the program, please contact the District 21 Texas Boys State coordinator, Larry Miller, either by email at lpmiller668@yahoo.com or phone him direct at (325) 718-8661.
Yours truly,
Don Gray
The American Legion, District-Tx-21, Commander
Larry Miller
The American Legion, District-Tx-21, Texas Boys State Coordinator
(325)-718-8661 lpmiller668@yahoo.com