The Texas Tribune Festival

Aguilar reports on politics, immigration and border security issues for The Texas Tribune from the Texas-Mexico border. His political coverage has included local, legislative and congressional races in Texas, as well as local and national elections in Mexico. Previously, Aguilar was... Read More →

Garza is the founder of the Libre Initiative and Libre Institute, two nonprofits that work to inform and empower the U.S. Hispanic community. He currently serves as executive director of the Libre Initiative and chairman of the Libre Institute. Previously, Garza served as associate... Read More →

Noorani has led the National Immigration Forum since 2008. Previously, he served as executive director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition. Noorani was named a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations and, most recently, is the author of “There... Read More →

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas operates Naskila Gaming, an entertainment center offering electronic bingo on its tribal lands. Naskila Gaming is an alcohol-free gaming venue just an hour north of Houston that has proven to be a boon to the regional economy. The Alabama-Coushatta... Read More →