Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation’s oldest Latino civil rights organization, held its 2026 National Convention in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex June 17–20, drawing thousands of delegates, students, educators, and community leaders for four days of policy discussions, cultural events, and grassroots organizing.
The convention focused on civil rights, voting access, public education, and the growing political power of Latino communities in Texas and across the country.
A focus on rights, representation, and civic power
LULAC National President Roman Palomares opened the gathering by stressing the urgency of defending constitutional protections and ensuring Latino families understand their rights in a tense political climate. Plenary sessions and workshops covered voting rights, immigration, economic opportunity, mental health, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and youth civic engagement.
Throughout the week, speakers emphasized that Latino voters would play a decisive role in upcoming elections and in shaping public policy at every level of government.
Gina Hinojosa and Bobby Pulido headline political lineup
The convention’s opening remarks featured Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Governor of Texas, and Bobby Pulido, Tejano singer and Democratic nominee for Texas’s 15th Congressional District. Both candidates used the LULAC stage to speak directly to Latino voters about the stakes of the November election…