Texas Legislative Internship Program - TLIP

06/12/2019

LOOKING FOR JUSTICE AT TULANE & BROAD (PART THREE): Q&A WITH ORLEANS PARISH PUBLIC DEFENDER ROBERT McKNIGHT

Robert Mcknight is another TLIP success story. Read about the transformative justice work he is doing as a New Orleans Public Defender. TLIP interns go on to change the world!

LOOKING FOR JUSTICE AT TULANE & BROAD (PART THREE): Q&A WITH ORLEANS PARISH PUBLIC DEFENDER ROBERT McKNIGHT by Jason Kerzinski Published  June 2019 In August 2018, I began interviewing attorneys of the Orleans Parish Public Defenders office (OPD) to help the public better understand the practice...

04/08/2019

Not even the rain could stop us. Had a great bike ride yesterday with our #TLIP interns in #Austin, who have been working hard during this legislative session! Thanks to BikeTexas for helping us with the fun!

Not even the rain could stop us. Had a great bike ride yesterday with our #TLIP interns in #Austin, who have been working hard during this legislative session! Thanks to BikeTexas for helping us with the fun!

03/28/2019

TLIP had a great time last week, roasting and toasting Texas Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen—he was a great sport! Truly appreciate everyone who came together to support TLIP and help create more opportunities for promising, young people to get involved in public service and government.

TLIP had a great time last week, roasting and toasting Texas Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen—he was a great sport! Truly appreciate everyone who came together to support TLIP and help create more opportunities for promising, young people to get involved in public service and government.

03/15/2019

Great to have current and former TLIP’ers meet and share their experiences with board members of the McCarty Road Landfill Community Service Corp., which supports the internship program. The reception gave board members an opportunity to hear real-life stories on how TLIP has impacted the lives of hundreds of students over the years.

10/29/2018

700+ students have had valuable experiences in the #Texas Legislature, Gov., Lt. Gov., & Chief Justice of the Supreme Court offices. Texas Legislative Internship Program - TLIP grads have become #TXLege members who provide mentorship to more diverse leaders for our future. Apply by 10/31 at bit.ly/TLIP_App2019

10/26/2018

Get your Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) applications in by October 31st at bit.ly/TLIP_App2019

10/24/2018

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT! Get your Texas Legislative Internship Program applications in by October 31st at bit.ly/TLIP_App2019

09/06/2018

Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) applications for Spring 2019 are OPEN! More info at https://txlip.com

08/14/2018

Had an enlightening time discussing criminal justice reform with members of the Orleans Public Defender's office, including Robert McKnight--a former TLIP fellow and current Orleans Public Defender. Makes me PROUD to see former TLIP fellows fighting the good fight for fair and equal justice for all people.

07/21/2018

Rodney Ellis on Twitter

https://twitter.com/rodneyellis/status/1020411876713385985

“Join us Saturday morning for a Precinct One #bike ride!!! #biking #bikeride #Houston #bikelife”

07/21/2018

Rodney Ellis on Twitter

https://twitter.com/rodneyellis/status/1020411876713385985

“Join us Saturday morning for a Precinct One #bike ride!!! #biking #bikeride #Houston #bikelife”

04/16/2018

TLIPers in DC: on Tuesday from 8:30-9:30am, Congressman Al Green is hosting Anthony Graves, a death row exoneree and author of the new book "Infinite Hope: How Wrongful Conviction, Solitary Confinement, and 12 Years on Death Row Failed to Kill My Soul" for a special discussion on criminal justice reform at the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Anthony first hand about his experiences in Texas' criminal justice system and why we need reform.

01/31/2018

Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) students watch the State of the Union address at Commissioner Rodney Ellis' home. The gathering is an invaluable political lesson for this talented group.

01/28/2018

Met with Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) student Attalia Glover, who is doing an outstanding job in her position with the Innocence Project in New York. Proud to see that Glover and the other nine TLIP interns, all in Houston, have been working hard and learning during this session that started earlier this month.

01/24/2018

Commissioner Ellis’ Internship Program Places 10 Students in Jobs This Semester

I'm proud of the latest class of the Texas Legislative Internship Program, which I created in 1990 as an educational opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students.

The Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP), created in 1990 as an educational opportunity for undergraduate

10/04/2017

Today we released the application for the Spring 2018 class of the Texas Legislative Internship Program - TLIP. I was inspired to create TLIP in 1990 because my mentor, the late Congressman Mickey Leland, stressed the importance of using one's individual success to provide opportunities for others.
What began as a small group of students 26 years ago has blossomed into one of the most successful legislative internship programs in the nation. TLIP has provided more than 700 students valuable experiences in the Texas Legislature, the offices of the Texas Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, city and county offices, and even Texas Monthly magazine.

Interested in applying? Visit here:

https://www.rodneyellis.com/2017/10/04/texas-legislative-internship-program-tlip-applications-available/

The deadline to apply is November 1, 2018.

03/02/2017

Please join us March 6 in Austin for a special roast and toast of State Rep. René Oliveira at a reception and dinner benefitting the Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP). I will be your emcee, along with Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. and House Speaker Joe Strauss. Our roasters will include Rep. Harold Dutton, Rep. Jessica Farrar, Rep. Armando Martinez, Rep. Senfronia Thompson – plus some surprise guests! It’s a great event for a great cause. TLIP is a premier internship program that introduces the best and brightest young Texas to the value of public service and the functions of government. We hope to see you!

07/12/2016

Application

Today we released the application for the Spring 2017 class of the Texas Legislative Internship Program - TLIP. I was inspired to create TLIP in 1990 because my mentor, the late Congressman Mickey Leland, stressed the importance of using one's individual success to provide opportunities for others.

What began as a small group of students 26 years ago has blossomed into one of the most successful legislative internship programs in the nation. TLIP has provided more than 680 students valuable experiences in the Texas Legislature, the offices of the Texas Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, city and county offices, and even Texas Monthly magazine.

Interested in applying? Visit here: http://www.rodneyellis.com/tlip/application/. The deadline to apply is September 30th.

Senator Ellis has passed more than 630 pieces of legislation and is recognized nationally for his leadership on increasing greater access to college for high-achieving Texas students, championing criminal justice reforms to protect the innocent and hold the guilty accountable, and fighting to provid...

06/17/2016

McKnight is legislative aide for newly seated Louisiana State Senator | Southern University Law...

Congratulations to Robert McKnight, 2015 Texas Legislative Internship Program - TLIP fellow!

McKnight is legislative aide for newly seated Louisiana State Senator Louisiana Senator Troy Carter Sr. of New Orleans welcomed third-year law student Ro...

01/11/2016

Today is the first day at work for the TLIP class of 2016. Congratulations to the interns, and thank you to the offices hosting them. Pictured below is Shaniese Foster, who's interning with Mayor Sylvester Turner this semester.

11/10/2015

The Law School Debt Crisis

Interesting article on Law School Debt.


http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/25/opinion/sunday/the-law-school-debt-crisis.html?smid=tw-share&_r=1

American law schools are increasingly charging outrageously high tuition and sticking taxpayers with the tab for loan defaults when students fail to become lawyers.

10/29/2015

Application

Tomorrow's the last day to submit your application for the Spring 2016 class of TLIP. Interested in applying? Visit here: www.rodneyellis.com/tlip/application.

Senator Ellis has passed over 500 pieces of legislation and is recognized nationally for his leadership on increasing greater access to college for high-achieving Texas students, championing criminal justice reforms to protect the innocent and hold the guilty accountable, and fighting to provide qua…

09/02/2015

Today we released the application for the Spring 2016 class of the Texas Legislative Internship Program - TLIP. I was inspired to create TLIP in 1990 because my mentor, the late Congressman Mickey Leland, stressed the importance of using one's individual success to provide opportunities for others.

What began as a small group of students 25 years ago has blossomed into one of the most successful legislative internship programs in the nation. TLIP has provided more than 670 students valuable experiences in the Texas Legislature, the offices of the Texas Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, city and county offices, and even Texas Monthly magazine.

Interested in applying? Visit here: www.rodneyellis.com/tlip/application. The deadline to apply is October 30.

09/02/2015

Texas Legislative Internship Program - TLIP

08/14/2015

Check out this nice article highlighting the Southern University Law Center students who participated in the 2015 TLIP Class.

06/15/2015

Congratulations to Dorian Burton, former TLIP fellow. who just graduated from Harvard with his doctorate in Education Leadership. Always wonderful to see TLIPers succeed!

02/18/2015

If you would like to attend the Alumni event please RSVP to [email protected].

02/18/2015

Timeline Photos

02/15/2015

Join Senator Ellis today for a private screening of "Selma” at 5:00 pm. The showing will be held at the Cinemark Hill Country Galleria, 12812 Hill Country Boulevard, Bee Cave TX 78738. We have 10 seats still available and its first come first serve. If you would like to attend contact Jeremy Brown, from my staff, at [email protected] by 3 pm today.

01/16/2015

Save the date! March 9th roast and toast of Speaker Joe Straus to benefit the Texas Legislative Internship Program - TLIP. For more info, visit: http://bit.ly/TLIProast

10/30/2014

Applications for the spring semester's internship are due TOMORROW. To learn more, visit http://www.rodneyellis.com/tlip/.

10/21/2014

Texas Legislative Internship Program

Only 10 days left to submit your application for this fall's Texas Legislative Internship Program! Don't miss out on an amazing experience.

Senator Ellis has passed over 500 pieces of legislation and is recognized nationally for his leadership on increasing greater access to college for high-achieving Texas students, championing criminal justice reforms to protect the innocent and hold the guilty accountable, and fighting to provide qua…

10/06/2014

Thanks again to Vice Chancellor Pierre for hosting the TLIP informational session at Southern University Law Center.

10/06/2014

This weekend, we hosted TLIP informational sessions at Stephen F. Austin University and Southern University Law School. Thank you to Prof. Collier at SFA and Vice Chancellor Pierre at Southern for their help! If you're interested in applying for a spring internship, visit here: www.rodneyellis.com/tlip. Applications are due October 31.

09/17/2014

Join me tomorrow at 11:30 am at Texas Southern University to learn more about the Texas Legislative Internship Program.