Congressional Debate enables the student to gain a better knowledge of political science while utilizing the skills of public speaking, group discussion, debate, and parliamentary procedure. Students have the opportunity to qualify for the Texas Forensic Association State Tournament as a Representative in the United States House.
Congressional Debate may be run in any pattern at the discretion of the tournament director, and the tournament director may limit cross-entries. A minimum number of actual minutes for floor debate must be met.
Student Congress
Amendment Template
Important Dates
Fall 2025 Docket are due by 11:59 PM on Thursday, May 1st.
Schools may submit up to three items. Items must be the original work of the authoring school. Item templates and rubrics are on the TFA website, and items should be sent to neal.white@pisd.edu. Please send at least one version of your item to me as a Google Doc or Word Document.
Student Lead
Gaining a deeper understanding of governmental processes, policies, and current events, which fosters informed citizenship.
Policy Focused
They develop the ability to analyze and evaluate various policy proposals, understanding their implications, benefits, and drawbacks.
Collaboration