Legislative Aide

The Office of State Representative-Elect Dr. Darlene Breaux, House District 149, is hiring aides for the 90th Legislative Session, January 12, 2027 (Opening Day) through May 31, 2027. All positions are part-time with a minimum of 15 hours per week. All positions are unpaid with no stipend, and class credit is available if applicable. Our goal is to provide you with a fruitful internship experience in which you can learn the full legislative process, propose legislation yourself, and see how a legislative office works by taking full agency in your work on the House floor, committee, and more. 

Representative-Elect Dr. Darlene Breaux, HD-149: Dr. Darlene Breaux is a lifelong educator, advocate, and servant leader who is the Texas State Representative for House District 149. With over 25 years of experience as a teacher, mentor, school board president, and policy leader, she’s dedicated to building stronger, more equitable communities. Raised in a family that valued education and hard work, she knows firsthand the challenges families face and how policy can open doors to opportunity. As Board President for Alief ISD and a Master Trustee with the Texas Association of School Boards, Dr. Breaux leads with integrity and results. She also serves as Director of the Texas Education Policy Institute (TEPI) and is the founder of Insight Ed. Consulting, helping organizations break barriers and grow. We are excited for you to join Team Breaux!

Legislative Aides (Austin only) work at the Texas Capitol with the Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, and Representative-Elect Breaux. You will research and draft bill materials, track the office’s bills and committee hearings, and help with constituent correspondence. You will be given leeway and agency to lead on your bills, propose legislation for consideration, and learn how to analyze complex policies.

Communications Aides (Austin or Houston) tell the story of the office’s work. You will draft press releases and newsletters, write social media content, design graphics, and photograph and record events at the Capitol and in the district. You may also follow Representative-Elect Breaux to capture meaningful conversations through vertical and horizontal videos. You will learn a plethora of skills that will serve you well.

Constituent Aides (Houston only) work at the district office as the front line for constituents in our HD-149 office. You answer calls, help neighbors with casework at state agencies, and represent the office at community meetings and district events.

Please fill out tinyurl.com/breaux-apply and email your resume, two references, and writing sample (or communications portfolio) to darlenebreauxcampaign@gmail.com and cc twcubing@gmail.com, with the subject line “Aide Application.” Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, please contact us via email. The more you write, the more we know. Submit a complete, thorough application, please.