We are sending one student from the Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative service area to participate in the 2026 Government-in-Action Youth Tour!

Youth Tour has been a Texas Electric Cooperative tradition since 1965, when co-ops, inspired by then-Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, encouraged youths to visit Washington to see their American heritage and government in action, and to understand “what the flag stands for and represents.”

Now you have the opportunity to join the Youth Tour from June 14 to 20, 2026.

It’s simple: submit your application and essay over the topic of “What is the greatest energy issue facing your generation, and how can youths be part of the solution?” to youthtour@rbec.coop, no later than February 23 at 5:00 p.m. The winner will be announced on March 12, 2026.

Download the application.

To learn more about the Government-in-Action Youth Tour visit the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour page.