What to bring

 What to bring - Packing List

Texas Boys State Dress Code Requirements:

___ Money to buy Boys State Shirt (see below for pricing)

___ Close-toed shoes

___ Shorts:

  • Must be appropriate for school or church functions

  • Must be navy, black or khaki

  • Must have NO rips, mesh or frayed ends

  • Drawstrings are allowed

  • ALTERNATIVE: Long pants (trousers, jeans, khakis, etc)

___ Belt (Boys State shirt is worn tucked in, except during recreation time) 

___ A few ballpoint pens for taking notes

Items that will be provided:

  • Texas Boys State pocket manual

  • Any campaign materials needed (NOTE: outside materials are NOT allowed, please do not prepare or bring any)

Texas Boys State T-Shirt Pricing:

1 shirt: Included
Each shirt $8.00 after 1st included shirt. We recommend purchasing a 5-pack (in addition to your 1 free shirt) for $40. You can purchase your shirts in advance at the Texas Boys State Store.

Recommended recreation time attire:

___ Athletic shorts 

___ Athletic shoes (Cleats are NOT allowed)

___ Athletic socks

___ Hat for athletics 

___ Sunscreen

Recommended dorm room supplies:

___ Underwear 

___ Shower sandals 

___ Bath / face towel(s)

___ Face, hand and/or body soap

___ Shampoo

___ Shaving Kit 

___ Toothbrush and toothpaste

___ Personal medications

___ Preferred blanket(s) — one standard issue provided in dormitory

___ Preferred pillow(s) — one standard issue provided in dormitory

___ Preferred toilet paper — standard issue provided in dormitory

___ Tissue paper 

Recommendations on technology:

Please note: personal laptops or tablets are NOT required, will NOT be allowed except during recreation time, and NOT the responsibility of Texas Boys State. Any devices needed for program activities will be provided.

___ Cell phone 

___ Cell phone charger  

___ Cell phone spare battery

Recommended rations

NOTE:

  • All meals will be provided throughout the program, starting with dinner Sunday and ending with breakfast Friday

  • Participants are welcome to as many helpings as desired

  • Vegetarian options will be available

A small refrigerator and microwave will be available in each dorm room and a general store will be available during standard business hours. However, please note that recreation time concludes late in the evenings after the store has closed. So please be prepared by bringing or purchasing the appropriate rations during designated times:

___ Snacks

___ Water/Juice 

___ Water bottle 

Additionally, please consider:

___ Discretionary money for purchases from the general store (see above) or the Texas Boys State Store (memorabilia items will be available for sale including graduation cords, slingback backpacks, water bottles and baseball caps — costs range between $5-$20 each for these items.)

___ For anyone participating in the Boys State Band, please bring any appropriate instruments AND a foldable music stand… these will be kept under lock and key when not in use.

___ For anyone planning to try out for the Talent Show, please bring any required props needed to showcase your talents… these will be kept under lock and key when not in use.