Texas Governor’s Internship Program
The Office of the Governor is currently accepting summer intern applications until April 15, 2026.
Are you interested in a future career in public service? The Texas Governor's Internship Program can be a great next step.
The Office of the Governor (OOG) offers internships for college students, recent graduates, and veterans. This program provides valuable experience and exposure to state government. Interns work alongside OOG staff across a variety of fields.
As an OOG intern, you will gain insight into how state government operates while making a meaningful impact.
Internships are unpaid. However, the OOG supports students who wish to receive course credit for their time.
Apply today and start your public service journey!
Benefits of the Program
- Gain hands-on experience in a professional office environment
- Learn how state government operates
- Work closely with Office of the Governor staff
- Build valuable skills for your future career
- Strengthen your appreciation for public service
Primary Duties
- Provide administrative and program support
- Assist with projects across divisions
- Conduct research as requested for various projects
- Prepare correspondence, reports, and documents
- Help create or edit agency publications, forms, and materials
- Support special projects as needed
Additional Details
OOG internships offer hands-on experience and require in-person work during scheduled hours. Most positions are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.
Internships are unpaid. We are flexible on setting your scheduled hours/days (minimum of 20 hours and maximum of 40 hours per week).
Internship Sessions
- Spring: January - May
(Application deadline: November 15)
- Summer: June - August
(Application deadline: April 15)
- Fall: September - December
(Application deadline: July 15)
How to Apply
To be considered, applicants must submit:
- Internship application
- Cover letter
- Resume
Send all materials to: [email protected]
Download the Internship Application
Internships may be available in the following Divisions/Offices
- Appointments Office
- Budget & Policy
- Committee on People with Disabilities
- Communications
- Constituent Communications
- Criminal Justice Division
- Economic Development
- Financial Services
- General Counsel
- Homeland Security Grants Division
- Human Resources
- Legislative Office
- Office of Compliance and Monitoring
- Office of the First Lady
- Office of State & Federal Relations (Washington D.C.)
- Office of Economic Development Finance
- Public Safety Office
- Research and Economic Analysis
- Scheduling & Advance
- Texas Film Commission
- Texas Music Office
- Texas Military Preparedness Commission
- Travel Texas
- Now including the Texas Space Commission!
For more information on each division, please visit the organization page.