State Poet Laureate

In 1993, Texas established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Kevin Prufer.

City and County Poets Laureate


Austin

In 2026, Zell Miller III was appointed the poet laureate of Austin. 

Corpus Christi

In 2025, Kiya Vance was appointed the poet laureate of Corpus Christi, Texas. 

Dallas 

In 2026, Kristoddie Woods (Black Ceasar Poetry) was named the second poet laureate of Dallas. 

Houston

In 2025, Reyes Ramirez was appointed poet laureate of Houston, Texas. Ramirez will serve a two-year term.

McAllen

In 2025, Victoria Lopez was appointed as the poet laureate of McAllen, Texas. Lopez will serve a one-year term.