Internship Program
The Office of the Governor is currently accepting summer intern applications until April 15, 2026.
Do you see a future career in public service? The Texas Governor's Internship Program could be the next stepping stone for your career in public service. The Office of the Governor (OOG) Internship program offers college students, recent graduates, and veterans valuable experience and exposure to state government by providing opportunities to work alongside OOG staff in a variety of different fields. As an OOG intern, you can help make a difference while learning about the different facets of state government. Opportunities are on an unpaid basis only and the OOG is committed to working with students who are seeking course credit for their internship time. Apply now!
Benefits of the Texas Governor’s Internship Program
- Gain hands-on experience in an office environment.
- Get an overview of state government by working closely with staff at the Office of the Governor.
- Develop skills and abilities.
- Enhance appreciation of public service.
Primary Duties
- Perform support work for division program areas
- Provide project assistance
- Conduct research as requested for various projects
- Prepare correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents
- May research, compose, design, or edit agency publications, forms, manuals, and charts
- Assist with special projects
Additional Details
OOG internships offer a hands-on experience and require onsite work during scheduled hours. Internship opportunities are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin, and are on an unpaid basis. We are flexible on setting your scheduled hours/days (minimum 20 hours and maximum 40 hours per week).
Sessions:
- Spring: January - May (applications due November 15)
- Summer: June - August (applications due April 15)
- Fall: September - December (applications due July 15)
How to Apply
Interested college students, recent graduates, and veterans must submit a Texas Governor’s Internship application, cover letter, and resume to internship@gov.texas.gov to be considered for the program.
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.