The Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program
Explore our leadership program that equip Latino youth with essential leadership skills
and hands-on government experience.
Empowering Leadership
The Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program, or MALLF Fellowship, is a paid five month program which offers Latino/a undergraduate and graduate students across Texas a unique opportunity to gain first-hand governmental experience by working in the Texas House of Representatives during a legislative session.
Through this program, fellows develop leadership and communication skills, gain access to valuable networking opportunities, and utilize resources to deepen their understanding of state government. Fellows of the Moreno/Rangel Program emerge with the skills and connections necessary to become the next generation of Texas’ Hispanic leaders.
The application period for the 2027 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership program is NOW OPEN!
The deadline to apply is October 2, 2026.
The eligibility requirements to apply are as follows:
- Must be an undergraduate, having completed at least 60 hours, in a two or four-year accredited institution, OR
- Graduate student enrolled in an accredited institution, OR
- A law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school or pursuing an advanced legal degree, OR
- A recent graduate, AND
- Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
MALLF Fellowship Timeline
| Item | Date |
| MALLF Fellowship Application Closes | October 2, 2026 |
| Mandatory Program Orientation | January 7-8, 2027 |
| Program Begins | January 12, 2027 |
| Program Ends | May 31, 2027 |
A complete application includes the following:
❏ Filled out Google Form including:
❏ Completed MALLF Application PDF
❏ Personal Statement (500 words or less) outlining your family, work, educational, and community experiences that have influenced your decision to apply for the Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program. In your statement, explain how these experiences align with your long-term personal goals and describe how participating in this legislative program will enhance your future leadership within the Latino community.
❏ Resume listing education, honors, extracurricular activities, community involvement, employment history and special skills
❏ Two Recommendation Letters from individuals other than family and friends (may be sent separately but must be received by October 2, 2026)
❏ Writing Sample (500 words or less) can be a press release, op-ed, school paper article, etc.
❏ Mailed Academic Transcript from current or most recent attended institutions (may be sent separately but must be postmarked by October 2, 2026)