Youth from Bandera County 4-H were among the participants in the Texas 4-H Congress, held at the State Capitol July 14-17. T he event provided a unique, hands-on legislative experience for 4-H members in grades 9 through 12, simulating the roles of legislators, lobbyists, and press corps.Elliora Groot and Ester Groot from Bandera County attended as delegates, joining approximately 300 youth and chaperones from across Texas.The Texas 4-H Congress, which convenes every two years, offers senior-level 4-H members the opportunity to draft and debate their own bills, focusing on issues pertinent to Texas and its youth.The four-day event kicked off ...