Texas State University in San Marcos will hold first 2024 presidential debate [View all]

SAN MARCOS, Texas — Texas State University in San Marcos will host the first in a series of four scheduled presidential election debates next year on Sept. 16, 2024, Texas State officials announced Monday.

The university will become the first location in Texas to host a presidential debate, according to school officials.

KHOU 11 News political analyst Brandon Rottinghaus said the choice is likely a sign that the Lone Star State is expected to be a key player in this election.

"This means, I think, that Texas is politically potentially in play. The commission likes to pick places that are big swing states, and obviously Texas is on that list," Rottinghaus said. "This is an opportunity for Texas politics to be on the big stage."

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Perhaps they can provide a tour of where Rep. Pete Sessions went streaking back in the 70s?