Texas Border Business
PHARR— James Palacios, a 2015 graduate of PSJA Early College High School and an agricultural communications & journalism major at Texas A&M University, recently began a summer internship in Washington, D.C. Palacios will spend the summer as an integral part of the Office of Congressman Ruben Hinojosa.
Palacios is one of nine students selected for a policy internship through the Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy (ANRP) Internship Program at Texas A&M University. James’ duties include monitoring legislation, attending committee hearings and briefings, and preparing reports for senior staff members.
“The ANRP Internship program is one of the few in the nation specifically geared toward transforming today’s agricultural students into tomorrow’s leaders,” said Stephanie McMillen, director of the ANRP Internship Program. “Through this opportunity, students use what they have learned in the classroom in a professional work setting. Not only will this D.C. experience be attractive to future employers, but our students are also providing valuable assistance to the offices in which they intern.”
In light of this, Palacios said that he is grateful for the opportunity and looks forward to a summer of learning.
“I am truly honored and privileged to be selected for this experience from such an amazing group of applicants,” said Palacios. “This experience will not only allow me to represent Texas A&M University, PSJA ISD and my home of Pharr, but also gain a much better understanding of the legislative process.”
