Legislative Aide Internship | Texas Senate | Spring 2026

The office of State Sen. Royce West is seeking three Legislative Aide Interns for the Spring 2026 Semester. These are unpaid internships. APPLICATIONS CLOSE OCTOBER 15. You MUST apply on Handshake, Job ID is: 10194677

This position will be responsible for research relating to a variety of policy issues Senator West is examining in advance of the 90th Texas Legislature, and concerning interim charges for the 89th Texas Legislature.

This position must possess strong research and writing skills, and the ability to complete topical memoranda or reports on topics as assigned. PLEASE NOTE: A resume, writing sample, and cover letter are REQUIRED to be attached in Handshake for your application to be considered. 

This is an in-office position with a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week required. While this position is not compensated, we do work with various programs at area universities that allow students to be compensated for their work. 

An internship in the Office of State Sen. Royce West provides students the opportunity to learn about and participate in the legislative process across all issue spectrums and most legislative process areas.

Do work that matters.  Policy and research interns in the office of State Senator Royce West have the unique opportunity to perform work that touches the lives of everyday Texans and shapes state government and its institutions in the 21st Century. Whether your interest lies in general government and general law, or specific topic areas such as health and human services, finance, or children's issues, you will have a chance to gain experience and knowledge in topic areas that matter to you.

Knowledge that is transferrable.  Knowledge you will gain as an intern in the office of State Senator Royce West is useful to you across all disciplines and aspects of your future work. You will gain a hands-on look at how state government relates to other government institutions and agencies, the public, the government relations sector, and more.

Interact with policymakers.  Our interns aren't stuck at a desk. They work with and attend meetings with staff across state government, giving them the opportunity to be exposed directly to policy and decision makers at various government agencies. This also provides our interns exposure to how agency policy is shaped by legislators during legislative interims.

Submit Resume, Cover Letter, and Writing Sample through Handshake, Job ID: 10194677