Texas Debate

Collegiate debate program

The University of Texas at Austin

• The University of Texas at Austin campus · Austin, TX

Activity: Unconfirmed

The department records a 2026 joint debate-and-speech award; an exact dated competition record is still needed for the directory’s activity verification.

Verified 2026-11-02.

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How the program debates

Texas Debate is part of Texas Forensics and is open to enrolled undergraduates. It is distinct from Texas Speech and the UTNIF high-school summer program. The department identifies Brendon Bankey as debate director.

Debate formats

• PolicySource

Circuits and associations

Not documented.

Joining and participation

Eligibility

Open to any undergraduate enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin.Source

Scholarships

The program describes scholarships and out-of-state tuition waivers for its most qualified nationally competitive debaters; funding is selective.Source

Coaches and notable connections

History and achievements

• 2026 · American Forensic Association NDT–NST Joint Award

  Shared the AFA NDT–NST Joint Award with Texas Speech.

  Combined debate and speech award

  Source

• 2021 · Cross-Examination Debate Association Nationals

  National champion.

  Policy debate

  Source

• 2024 · American Debate Association Nationals

  National runner-up.

  Policy debate

  Source

Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.