Texas Lyceum Appoints JR Treviño as 2026 President; Announces “Texas Forward: Powered by the Texas Lyceum” Theme
Statewide leadership organization also welcomes 15 Directors at the State Capitol

AUSTIN — January 22, 2026 — The Texas Lyceum, the state’s premier nonpartisan leadership development organization, has appointed Castle Hills Mayor and local business executive JR Treviño as its 2026 president, leading the organization into its 46th year of service to Texas.

Under Treviño’s leadership, the Texas Lyceum will advance its 2026 theme, “Texas Forward: Powered by the Texas Lyceum,” reflecting both the continuation of the organization’s deep-rooted traditions and a commitment to innovative, first-of-their-kind solutions to the challenges facing Texas.

“The Texas Lyceum has always been about investing in leaders who are willing to step up and serve, even when the conversations are hard,” said Crayton Webb, 2025 Texas Lyceum President. “JR brings the right mix of public-sector experience, business leadership, and genuine care for people that this moment in Texas calls for.”

Treviño serves as Chief Operating Officer of Treco Enterprises Inc., a San Antonio–based general contracting firm specializing in commercial construction. He was first elected to the Castle Hills City Council as an alderman in 2016, elected mayor in 2019, and re-elected in 2025 to his fourth term as mayor.

Over the next year, Lyceum Directors will gather for conferences, each focused on a key policy and economic priority — from food systems and workforce development to disaster recovery and infrastructure.

“The 2026 Lyceum leadership team has been working for months and is eager to host leaders at conferences across Texas to engage in thoughtful — and sometimes difficult — conversations around the issues facing our state,” Treviño said. “The breadth and depth of Lyceum members is remarkable. They are thoughtful, hardworking, and deeply committed to bettering their communities and our state. Texas Forward: Powered by the Texas Lyceum reflects both who we have always been and where we are going.”

The Texas Lyceum is known for its distinguished alumni, which span the political spectrum and include President George W. Bush; U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Kay Bailey Hutchison; Governors Greg Abbott and Rick Perry; U.S. Representatives Chris Bell, Pete Gallego, Marc Veasey, the late Sheila Jackson Lee, and Chancellor John Sharp; and many others who have gone on to significant elected and appointed public service, as well as leadership roles in major corporate, nonprofit, educational and civic organizations.

Treviño and the newly appointed Directors were sworn in on January 16 in the Texas Capitol Senate Chambers by Texas Lyceum alumnus Senator José Menéndez.

Each Director was chosen for their exceptional commitment to leadership, service and dedication to fostering dialogue and cultivating civic engagement across Texas.

The Texas Lyceum Class of 2026 Includes:  Nicholas Bergfeld, Lubbock Kelsey B. Clark, Dallas Alyssa Cigarroa, Laredo Logan Davidson, Austin Norman Garza, Austin Sukh Kaur, San Antonio Morgan LaMantia, Brownsville Ben Magill, Dallas, Erica Mulder, Flower Mound Oliver Ostorga, Amarillo Susannah Prucka, Midland Alexandra Rainey, College Station Steve Simcox, Southlake Andrae Turner, Houston Jeff Walker, Lufkin. 

The Texas Lyceum is the premier non-profit, non-partisan, statewide leadership organization focused on identifying the next generation of top Texas leaders. The organization has 96 active Directors from across the state, and alumni go on to serve our communities, the state, and the nation in significant ways. Texas Lyceum alumni have served as President of the United States, White House Staff, U.S. Senators & House Members, Ambassadors, the Governor’s Mansion, the Texas Legislature, and leading corporations. Throughout its 46-year history, the Lyceum has explored topics ranging from education to energy and criminal justice to banking. The goal of the Lyceum is to inform, engage, and spark debate among Texans about the important issues facing our state. To learn more, visit texaslyceum.org. You can read the document here.