Topics

We will be using the topics selected by the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) For Lincoln Douglas, Public Forum, and Cross Examination Debate. We will not use the Novice topic or UIL topic for LD debate

Lincoln-Douglas Debate – 2026 January/February Topic
Resolved: The possession of nuclear weapons is immoral.

Public Forum Debate – 2025 January Topic
Resolved: The People’s Republic of China should substantially reduce its international extraction of natural resources.

Policy Debate – 2024-2025 Topic
Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly increase its exploration and/or development of the Arctic.

For Student Congress, we will use legislation selected by the Texas Forensics Association. The following dockets will be used for the rounds stated. The docket order is set and locked.

Prelims: 12,11, 14, 15, 13

Finals: 20, 18, 19, 17, 16

Semis: if needed: 5, 2, 1, 4, 3

WORLD SCHOOLS MOTIONS:

WSD-Cross enter at own risk...WSD will not wait on IE

(You must follow the expectations of this event. This means NO electronics are to be used in rounds or impromptu prep. Timers only-no phones)

Round 1 - This House supports the use of de-extinction technology.

Round 2 - Impromptu

Round 3 -This House regrets the narrative of green capitalism as a response to climate change.

Semis - This House believes that charter schools have done more harm than good to the education system.

Finals: Impromptu

**If Entries Require an additional elimination round, a Quarterfinals will be an Impromptu round

Extemp:

Extemp topic areas are not yet determined.